Will not start after driving with a check engine light on and a blinking odometer?

Tiny
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  • 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 2.4L
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  • 1,205,000 MILES
I was away on a work trip and when I got back to my car yesterday it was not working. It was a 3-day trip. I got it jump started and since then, my check engine light has been on, and my odometer has been blinking. I have never even heard of blinking odometers before. What do you think is causing this?
Saturday, February 25th, 2023 AT 9:58 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the IPC has gone out, but to be sure let's do a CAN scan which is easy to do. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Here is a list of CAN scanners starting at about $35.00 on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3DBMlc7

Here is how to change the IPC out and you can get a rebuilt unit by searching Google or eBay. Have your VIN # ready. Also start by disconnecting the battery to disable the SRS system (airbag) Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, February 25th, 2023 AT 6:03 PM

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