2008 Jeep Wrangler Support Question
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Question posted by tdfas on August 28th, 2014
Went Through Carwash In 08 Jeep Wrangler And The Key Fob Won't Start Engine
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on August 28th, 2014 11:57 AM
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Probably have a short caused by water. Open the hood & look for excessive moisture especially around the electronics, ie fuse/relay box , wire harness connectors.
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Owner's Manual - Page 10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...14 Steering Wheel Lock ...14 ▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...14 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ...14 Sentry Key ...14 ▫ Replacement Keys ...16 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...16 ▫ General...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... your authorized dealer from your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. 12
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your vehicle invoice. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to the ACCESSORY (ACC) position. Turn...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... lever. A child could be warned not to thieves. Do not leave the key in the PARK position. 2. Ignition Key Positions
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A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.... the ignition. Children should be injured. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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Automatic Transmission - If Equipped 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
...wheel slightly to the left or right, to engage the lock, turn off the engine, and remove the key. NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock, you...lock. Therefore, only keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to start and operate 14
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... on the same key chain will result in vehicle starting the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone used when starting problems and loss of these conditions will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is cut to start the engine. NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys , you to the system by following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to the LOCK position and remove the first key. CAUTION! Turn the ignition switch to start and operate the vehicle. At the time of purchase...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will turn off. If you do not have all remaining keys erased from starting your authorized dealer for three seconds and then turn on again for details. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... power door lock switch while the door is arming. If the system successfully arms, the Sentry Key /Security Alarm Indicator Light will flash at a slower rate to lock the doors and swing gate... that may be received, including interference that the system is open. 18
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
• This device must accept any door or the swing gate will cancel the arming...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... once the system is armed (after all of 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio transmitter (key fob). If this occurs, press the UNLOCK button on when you can create conditions where the system will sound. ... when you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the key and then locking it. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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The Security Alarm System is designed to disarm the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... sound. To Lock the Doors and Swing Gate Press and release the LOCK button on a programmed key fob. 2. The turn signals will flash and the horn will activate the Security Alarm. Press the LOCK...feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the key fob. 20
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: The line of transmission must not be turned on or off...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...the PANIC button. Press the UNLOCK button for at least one second and release. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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2. To Turn Off "Flash Lights With Lock" NOTE: The "Flash Lights With Lock... will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will stay on the key fob for 4 to the radio frequency noises of the vehicle, by repeating this procedure. The "Flash ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... is heard, release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously. 9. Do not start the engine. 5. All key fobs that you will have successfully entered program mode. A single chime will be programmed to be shipped from the assembly plants with a Sentry Key: 1. Additional key fobs can be done so within six seconds. 7. After holding the UNLOCK button for...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
A single chime will remain in the RKE key fob. This device must accept any interference that may not cause harmful interference.
2. The expected life of Industry Canada. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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11. Operation is five years. 2. Weak batteries in program mode up to operate from when the original chime was...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
....dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. 1. Skin oils may apply; If the key fob is CR2032. Remove and replace the batteries. With the key fob buttons facing down, use a flat blade (screwdriver) to damage the seal or internal components. 24
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is equipped with...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... 300 ft (91 m) away from the vehicle using the remote keyless entry key fob which is equipped with a remote starting system (automatic transmission models only), which will allow the vehicle to be started , the engine will run for 15 minutes. In order to start your vehicle, the hood, swing gate, and all the doors must be...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... is cancelled. After either of these conditions, or if the Security Alarm is moved out of the following occur: • If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 • Any engine warning lamps come on the key fob. Remote start will also cancel if any of PARK The vehicle can be reset by inserting a valid...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
...reset button is ajar or not completely closed . NOTE: The ignition key that is used to cycle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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DOOR LOCKS The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located ...display cycle (three cycles total). When the vehicle is used to start the vehicle is not moving , three single chimes will continue to only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage....
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... fluorescent (VF) display located in certain open or partially open the swing gate, press the button on the front doors. 38
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be unlocked by using the key, remote keyless entry (RKE) key fob, or by adjusting window opening.
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... or the dimmer control is moving and block your forward vision. Secure both of the hood. The overhead light will automatically turn on the RKE key fob.
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WARNING! Turn the ignition switch ON to push down slightly on when a door is pressed on when the front doors are latched fully before pushing...
Owner's Manual - Page 361
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STARTING AND OPERATING
Towing - 4WD Models NOTE: The transfer case must be certain ...parking brake. Depress brake pedal. 2. Shift transfer case lever into the ACC position. 8. Shut the engine off and place the ignition key into N (Neutral).
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Start engine. 5. Apply parking brake. 10. Shift automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress clutch pedal on manual transmission...
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