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Electrical Issue? Dash lights going crazy

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Old 09-13-2016, 12:39 PM
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Default Electrical Issue? Dash lights going crazy
The dash lights on my 2014 Unlimited periodically start flashing on and off for a few seconds for no reason. During this the seatbelt chime goes off multiple times and my radio (aftermarket) will also start flashing and stop working. After a few seconds everything returns to normal. I'm not getting any codes from the OBD2 port. Anyone have any ideas?
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Battery ground tight?
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Old 09-13-2016, 12:53 PM
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I'll check that, didn't think of it because my Jeep only has 6000 miles on it
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Battery ground tight?
^^^This. Or positive.

And in case you have...
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Just checked them and everything is tight
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Then have the battery load tested.
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Did you check the chassis ground side from the battery
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Where would I look for that?
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Can't find the thread now that covers this topic, but ensure you don't have any aux power wire under the clamping nut. That will prevent a solid connection and cause crazy dash lights and the like.
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Ok I'll check that
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