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| 96 Grand Cherokee Limited - Voltage Issues | 6/8/2007 | Nathan |
Q: Replaced Battery and altenator. Also had new bat and alt tested. In idle, used to be 14. Now it has ...
A: I would try replacing the battery even though it is new sometimes they can be hard to test. Almost ...
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| 1998,F-150,4.2engine,automatic | 6/3/2007 | Nathan |
Q: engine make pinging noise when accelerate,but running OK when get normal speed. THANKS NASH!
A: I guess the noise you are hearing is spark knocking. Try running premium gas, if the problem goes ...
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| jeep trans | 6/2/2007 | Nathan |
Q: i recently changed my trans fluid/filter and now when i stop and hit the gas it just revs and jumps ...
A: Don't think I am asking a dumb question, but did you check the fluid after you drove? It almost ...
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| 1999 Jeep GC A/C issues | 6/1/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: As I was driving my Jeep today in the unbearable heat with my A/C on HI, it abruptly shut off and ...
A: First, I'll assume it was the blower that stopped, on all speeds? Also, it's imperative that you not ...
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| Check engine light bulb 2000 Cherokee Sport | 5/31/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I need to replace the check engine bulb, otherwise I fail NYS inspection. I have been to the dealer ...
A: Strange, because I show a listing of 2 options: a bulb, and a bulb-and-socket, in the PARTS blowup ...
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| 1996 Grand Cherokee, violent front end shake | 5/30/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: when applying brakes at 55-65 mph the front end shakes violently, like the whole front end feels ...
A: Only on braking? If so, you were in the right direction, initially. However, if nothing changed, ...
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| gas smell | 5/30/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I recently purchase a jeep wrangler 4 cyl 1991 they are hoses coming out from sending unit atop the ...
A: You might want to check (with your local Jeep dealer) to see if the Fuel Tank Sending Unit Gasket ...
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| 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 H.O hard starting | 5/29/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with a 4.7 H.O. with about 82,000 miles on it. It has ...
A: If it were the battery, then chances are you wouldn't be *able* to crank it for 5 seconds. The ...
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| Fan on Vacation | 5/29/2007 | Nathan |
Q: I have a 2004 Grand Cherokee. I recently turned the air on for the first time this season and it ...
A: I am sorry, but there are so many variables, the cooling fan circuit is one of the most intricate ...
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| Transmission noise in 1st, 2nd 3rd. in 98 Wrangler | 5/28/2007 | Nathan |
Q: After a trip at high speed on the highway, I started hearing a wine in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. It goes ...
A: I would guess its bearings inside the transmission making your wine, however I would not over look a ...
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| grinding inside front left wheel well | 5/24/2007 | Nathan |
Q: I have a 94 jeep grand cherokee. I recently started hearing a grinding noise from the front. Upon ...
A: Matt, where are you seeing the 2 rings exactly? Is it 4wd or 2wd. Are you sure the noise is ...
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| Jeep Cherokee Drive Shaft Problem | 5/22/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I have a 98 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 4.0L 6Cyl. I believe I have a problem with my driveshaft. I had a ...
A: This is a toughy to answer on the 'net. First, you really need to determine what frequency the ...
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| loud clicking noise | 5/21/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I have an 87 Wrangler 258 cu.in automatic transmission. When I start the vehicle, there is a slight ...
A: Well, the 258's were known for exhaust manifold problems, particularly where the tubes join (cracks, ...
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| Front Wheels alternately bouncing | 5/17/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: When driving down the road on occasion my front wheels will start alternately bouncing so violently ...
A: Well, I can hazard a few guesses, but you didn't tell me the year or model of your Jeep. That said, ...
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| 1989 Cherokee Overheating | 5/17/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: 1989 Jeep Cherokee is overheating quickly - after about 5-10 minutes - steam starts spurting out of ...
A: First of all, you should figure out what pressure the system is reaching. With a coolant pressure ...
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| service advisor | 5/14/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: What is to be expected of the salary range of service advisors. Thank you for your help.
A: That really depends on many factors -- like the area you live in, the labor rate of the shop, the ...
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| A/C problem Jeep Liberty 2002 | 5/12/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: The a/c went out on our 2002 Jeep Liberty a few months ago. (Prior to this the #1 & #2 blower ...
A: , First, I empathize with your frustration. It's even worse when the dealer somehow believes, right ...
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| Jeep - Blower Motor Conrol | 5/11/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I have an '02 Liberty. Recently, the blower motor stopped working in anything other than the top (4) ...
A: Well, there is a Blower Relay, and it's in the PDC (under the hood), but it would take out all ...
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| A/C | 5/10/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: How do I charge the A/C on my 96 Grand Cherokee?
A: This is kind of tough to answer. To handle refrigerant properly, you should have a certified ...
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| 1996 jeep grand cherokee 4.0 | 5/10/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I have a 1996 jeep grand cherokee 4.0 and when i'm driving normally rather it be on the highway or ...
A: Not usually, but that depends on the accuracy of the gauge and the stability of the Oil Pressure ...
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| wobble & tork bit | 5/9/2007 | Nathan |
Q: First, I have noticed several other complaints about side to side wobble, my cherokee '96 does the ...
A: I would take it back to your mechanic and see if the track bar is still in good shape, always make ...
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| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Upper Ball Joint | 5/9/2007 | Nathan |
Q: I was wondering how to go about changing the upper ball joint on a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, ...
A: the balljoint will have to be pressed in so you will need a ball joint press, air tools also help a ...
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| 2002 jeep grand cherokee 4.0 litre 6 cylinder | 5/9/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: my check engine light is on and the diagnostic tool says the #4 cylinder is misfiring. which one is ...
A: Fourth one back, starting from the front of the engine. Be sure to check the coil extensions on the ...
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| Tail light bulb changing | 5/8/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I have a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Laredo and I am trying to change a blown tail light bulb, I have the ...
A: I'll assume this is a Grand Cherokee, since they stopped making Cherokees in 2001. Small point, but ...
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| Jeep Wrangler vibration | 5/4/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, 135000engine miles and another 45000 behind a motor home. I have ...
A: First, is the vibration continuous at that speed? Or does it come and go, initiated by a bump, etc.? ...
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| Air Conditioning | 5/3/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee Limited with the AZC dual zone infrared sensors. My air conditioning ...
A: According to your description, you (periodically) have *no* airflow, regardless of the speed setting ...
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| jeep death wobble | 5/1/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I have a 98 coil spring wrangler 4.0, with about 90k miles on it. The 31 inch, 10.5x15 tires are ...
A: Yes, this is definitely an issue with Jeeps -- more so on lifted ones, of course. However, even ...
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| AUTO OR STICK | 5/1/2007 | Nathan |
Q: I PLAIN TO BUY A NEW 2007JEEP 2 DOOR I AM 53 SEMEA RETIRED PLAIN TO USE IT ON LEVEL 1 ONLY LOW KEY. ...
A: Jeeps are always more fun in a manual! They don't have a lot of manual transmission problems but do ...
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| Lifted jeep steering wheel shakes till about 20MPH | 4/30/2007 | Nathan |
Q: I have a 98 wrangler 4.0 3"body lift 4"suspension and 33x12.50x15 and after i installed the lift ...
A: I would have the alignment checked. The actual alignment does not cause shakes, you usually have ...
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| 1999 Jeep Wrangler o2 Sensor | 4/30/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I recently put new exhaust system on my 199 Wrangler it has the straight 6cyl. Since i did this i ...
A: The first thing you should do is check the fuses in the PDC. TSB#18-09-99 references common DTC's ...
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| 1997 jeep wrangler 4cyl ac no low speed | 4/29/2007 | Nathan |
Q: can you tell me how to check out my wifes 1997 the fan only works on high speed and thus the ac ...
A: The resistor should be directly behind the fan. So you may need to take the fan out to get easy ...
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| 1998 Cherokee Sport leaking coolant and white smoke | 4/28/2007 | Nathan |
Q: I recently took my Jeep four wheeling and I went through a very deep puddle. I'm guessing some of ...
A: if you think you have water inside your engine I would first take the spark plugs out and remove the ...
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| Programming instructions for key fob | 4/27/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I lost the key fob to my 03 jeep grand cherokee laredo and just received a replacement. do you know ...
A: Is it just the remote, for the RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) system? Or do you have a key to program as ...
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| 1997 jeep wrangler 4cyl ac no low speed | 4/27/2007 | Nathan |
Q: can you tell me how to check out my wifes 1997 the fan only works on high speed and thus the ac ...
A: You more than likely have a bad rheostat (blower motor resistor). Find the blower motor and unhook ...
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| Power windows on Jeep Cherokee Sport. | 4/27/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4-door with power windows. When I operate the windows from the ...
A: There's really no easy way to get the window up, unfortunately. I've had success *leaning* on the ...
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| 2002 Jeep Liberty A/C Problem | 4/24/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: My wifes Liberty started having a/c problems several weeks ago. A/C would work fine, soon after ...
A: Well, not really. In most cars, when vehicle speed reaches above 35mph (that varies), most electric ...
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| Engine Warning Light | 4/22/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: '01 Wrangler - My engine warning light came on and I suspect that it was do to driving 60+ miles ...
A: Hey Jim, Unfortunately, no. Although pre-OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics, Generation 2) vehicles could ...
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| Jeep stuck in 4WD | 4/22/2007 | Nathan |
Q: Hey there, I have a '94 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0 petrol and auto. I engaged 4WD on it this morning for ...
A: Check the transfer case linkage and see if it is working freely. It sounds like the linkage is hung ...
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| Having trouble getting out of 4-wheel | 4/21/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: 000 miles. I have been unable to get it out of 4-wheel for quite some time now. When I try to put ...
A: Believe it or not, the SelectTrac system is *very* susceptible to tire pressures (actually, most 4WD ...
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| jeep turnsignal | 4/21/2007 | Chris Fortunato |
Q: i have a 99 jeep grand cherokee the left turn signal does not click or light up when it is activated ...
A: Normally, with this type of problem, or anything electrical, the first step is service information ...
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