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ufgeek

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I have a 2007 JKUR with power locks. This afternoon I clicked the unlock button on the key and the horn sounded. This is the normal behavior for clicking the lock button. The jeep was unlocked, so I know I hit the right button. Most interestingly, when my son opened the door, the radio came on.

I also have the recurring issue that opening the door causes the CD player to try to eject a disc. It took me a while to figure out what the small motor noise was, since I don't put discs in.

The interior lights, headlights, gauges, other switches, accessory outlets all seem to work normally.

The rig is electrically stock (as far as I know), with the exception of some poorly wired in driving lights on the bumper from the previous owner. These will be rewired when I can swing an SPOD.

Any thoughts on what might be going on? Gremlins? The Ghost of Trails Past?


--geek
 
Probably internet trolls!

I WD recommend unplugging each door harness one at a time to see which is causing the CD to eject...them at least u have a place to start!

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Have you tried resetting the system by disconnecting the negative terminal for a while? I get some odd gremlins every 6-9 months, and resetting the system always fixes the issue.

I suggest that you also disconnect any poorly wired aftermarket products. The JK's electrical system is finicky.
 
JKFlyer / txjeeplover, thanks for the suggestions. I will poke around next weekend. I'll be out there replacing a tie rod end anyway.

Does the stereo need some silly code after the battery is disconnected? I can't imagine someone stealing a head unit, but I'm also not (generally speaking) a criminal.
 
ufgeek said:
JKFlyer / txjeeplover, thanks for the suggestions. I will poke around next weekend. I'll be out there replacing a tie rod end anyway.

Does the stereo need some silly code after the battery is disconnected? I can't imagine someone stealing a head unit, but I'm also not (generally speaking) a criminal.
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Good luck. No code that I am aware of or experienced

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ufgeek said:
I have a 2007 JKUR with power locks. This afternoon I clicked the unlock button on the key and the horn sounded. This is the normal behavior for clicking the lock button. The jeep was unlocked, so I know I hit the right button. Most interestingly, when my son opened the door, the radio came on.

I also have the recurring issue that opening the door causes the CD player to try to eject a disc. It took me a while to figure out what the small motor noise was, since I don't put discs in.

The interior lights, headlights, gauges, other switches, accessory outlets all seem to work normally.

The rig is electrically stock (as far as I know), with the exception of some poorly wired in driving lights on the bumper from the previous owner. These will be rewired when I can swing an SPOD.

Any thoughts on what might be going on? Gremlins? The Ghost of Trails Past?


--geek
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Low battery voltage? perhaps... Is battery the original?
 
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