1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
160,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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EDDYC
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I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The instruments have a tendency to just quit. They will re-start when the windshield washer is activated. What's causing this?
Dec 27, 2010 at 8:36 PM
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CHUCKSTER869
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It is a wire harness problem under your dash.Grounding to be exact the windshield washer re-connects the ground.This is a costly repair.Sorry then have had problem with this before.Chuck
Dec 27, 2010 at 8:44 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check all grounds under the dash. Make sure the wiring harness to the inst cluster is tight and clean.
Feb 6, 2011 at 3:18 AM
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