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Expert: - 5/24/2004


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Hi Carl,
       My 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee the rear hatch window release button stopped working I get nothing when I press the release button. I took the switch out and checked it out and it looks fine. I checked the female plug to the switch and get no continuity,it almost seams like the fuse is blown but that seems ok also the rear wiper,overhead light are on the same fuse and they work.Any ideas?(I called the Jeep dealer and they want to a dianostic test $89.00)
                                    Thanks,
                                          Bob  

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Bob,

The first thing I would suggest, is that you purchase a repair manual for your Jeep.  They can be purchased at most automotive parts stores.  This will give you step by step instructions on troubleshooting your problem.  They, also include wiring diagrams that may be of help.  This manual, along with a cheap voltmeter would be cheaper than the diagnostic, and could be of use in the future.  If this doesn't work, see if you can find a local automotive electrical shop, and see what they say.  Many times, they will tell you the common failures in a system such as yours.

  Carl

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Will discuss suspensions, lifts, lockers along with tire suggestions. Trail ratings and possible requirements needed for specific type of trails. Safety equipment and what you should carry with you. Certified off-road instructor. I am not a mechanic, and 4-Wheeling is a hobby, so if I can't answer a technical question it is due to my mechanical knowledge being related to vehicles that I have owned, or have worked on. I do not have manuals on all vehicles.

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40 plus years of 4 wheeling in a variety of vehicles. At the present time, my major off-road rig is a 94 Jeep Wrangler with a spring over and a 1 1/2" suspension lift. This gives me a total lift of 7" or so. I have lockers front and rear. I have removed the track bars, and sway bar for maximum articulation. I am running a stock 2.5 ltr 4 cylinder with a Jacobs ignition along with a cold air high flow filter. It has 4.56:1 gears with a Dodge NV4500 transmission along with a 3.8:1 Atlas II transfer case. This gives me a final ratio of 105:1 in low gear/low range. Other vehicles I own, are a 96 Ford F-250 with a 6" lift, posi rear end, 36" Hummer tires, 5 speed with a fuel injected 460 ci engine, an 87 Samurai with an 8" lift, Ford 9" rear end with a spool, Chevy Dana 44 front end with an electric locker, 5.88 gears, 16% reduction in high range and a 6.5:1 low range with 35" Baja Claws, and a stock 2003 Grand Cherokee Overland. Trails I have run are the Rubicon (10 times), Dusey Ershim, Fordyce Creek trail, McGrew trail, several trails in Moab, Utah along with local monthly runs.

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Lost Coast 4x4's Cal 4-Wheel Corva UFWDA Blue Ribbon Coalition

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Certified off-road instructor - Certificates in engineering/electronics

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