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Electrical Spasm

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Old Feb 5, 2021 | 05:33 AM
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I just left a parking lot and a few random lights on the dashboard were flashing on and off (the brake, the seatbelt, the jeep). I pulled over and turned off the car and my lights turned off which doesn't make sense because they are manual. The jeep wouldn't start back up or turn at all. I gave it some time and it eventually turned back on. The only thing I could notice is that the time reset and the defrost light blinked for a minute or two.

I am not sure what went wrong but Jeep was just in the shop like three hours before. I have no idea if this is a big deal or not? Thanks in advance!
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Old Feb 5, 2021 | 09:23 AM
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Typically if one has an electrical issue a simple fix can correct this issue. Because your vehicle is computer controlled, the connection to the battery is critical for the successful operation of the computer. if the battery terminals become corroded, the cables will not send the correct voltage to the computer and other components of your vehicle. Take time out to clean the battery terminals, cables and check the ground points. However your issue could be deeper. Often a vehicle experiencing these symptoms could mean either a cam sensor or crank sensor has failed is going to fail soon.
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Old Feb 6, 2021 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by OscarMlke
Typically if one has an electrical issue a simple fix can correct this issue. Because your vehicle is computer controlled, the connection to the battery is critical for the successful operation of the computer. if the battery terminals become corroded, the cables will not send the correct voltage to the computer and other components of your vehicle. Take time out to clean the battery terminals, cables and check the ground points. However your issue could be deeper. Often a vehicle experiencing these symptoms could mean either a cam sensor or crank sensor has failed is going to fail soon.
This 100%. I'd be willing to bet a loose electrical connection.
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