security system will not shut off

160,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE BURGE
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i have a 94 jeep grand cherokee my alarm has been tripped the lights flash and security and gas pump shut off. i dont have key fobs ive tried unlocking all doors and lift gate with key ive changed ignition switch befor and keys still worked in door ive unhooked battery doesnt do no good
Nov 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM
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KHLOW2008
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We need to do a hard reboot of the system so remove the negative cable from the battery and hold it to the positive battery terminal this will discharge the system capacitors and allow the system to come back online.

Here is a guide to help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please run down this guide and report back.
Aug 9, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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