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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Oil change/type/break-in | 1/13/2012 | Kevin |
| Q: I know these questions has been beat to death on various forums, but I'd like your opinion ... A: a brand new engine from factory with oil will have minerals in the oil so change the oil at 3000 ... | ||
| BLOWER MOTOR RELAY 2006 WRANGLER 4 CYL | 12/26/2011 | Kevin |
| Q: I WAS ENQUIRING IF YOU CAN TELL ME WHERE THE BLOWER MOTOR RELAY IS LOCATED AND HOW TO REPLACE IT ... A: 24 - Heating and Air Conditioning/Controls/RELAY, Blower Motor/Removal REMOVAL Labor Operations: ... | ||
| Camshaft Position sensor and oil pump drive seized | 11/9/2011 | Kevin |
| Q: I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee with the 4.0 6 cylinder and the camshaft synchronizer seized up on it. I ... A: I am real as it gets. What i can not answers is what damage has been done to the internals of an ... | ||
| Problem at the pump | 9/24/2011 | Kevin |
| Q: I own a 2006 Jeep Liberty 4WD 3.7L MFI SOHC 6cyl and every time I go to fill up the gas tank and ... A: THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14-001-09, DATED APRIL 15, 2009, WHICH SHOULD BE ... | ||
| 2002 Jeep Liberty Hard to Start | 8/12/2011 | Kevin |
| Q: How do I change the fuel filter on my 2002 Jeep Liberty? Is there a fuel filter? When starting ... A: The fuel pressure regulator and fuel filter are not combined on this vehicle. The main fuel filter ... | ||
| 1997 Jeep cherokee FM radio | 8/1/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I recently lost reception for my FM radio in my 1997 jeep cherokee. The radio is the original. I ran ... A: From your description it would appear that the antenna cable has become disconnected from either the ... | ||
| fuel related problem | 7/27/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited 4.7L v8 if u are not pushing gas pedal truck will cut off as long ... A: I don't believe this could be a fuel filter issue as Jeep has not used an external filter in some ... | ||
| 2001 Grand Cherokee AC Condensate Drain Cleaning | 7/25/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: Is the procedure for a 2001 Grand Cherokee the same as for 90's era models. A: I'm a bit unclear as to what "procedure" you are referring to. But with that said, clearing the ... | ||
| 1997 Cherokee Jeep Auto Transmission | 7/23/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have a 1997 'R' reg Cherokee Jeep 4.0L Ltd auto on petrol and LPG. After accelerating for a half ... A: There are many common problems, both electrical and hydraulic, that could be the source of your ... | ||
| Sunroof | 7/22/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: The sunroof on my 2001 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo will not close all the way. It stops about two ... A: Unfortunately you will have to bring the Jeep to a dealer to have this diagnosed and repaired. The ... | ||
| Squealing Noise | 7/19/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have a 2007 Grand Cherokee V6 3.7L engine. It has approx. 75k miles. I have a squealing noise ... A: Being that I live and work in a much cooler part of the country this is not the sort of complaint I ... | ||
| Jeep AC Problem | 7/19/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Last year I got codes 51 and 53 and had the doors ... A: Those codes have relevance for me. But I would imagine that they are for the actuators either being ... | ||
| oil filler cap | 7/18/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have a Jeep Cherokee xj sports 2000 6cyl 4litre. My oil cap will not unscrew from the rocker ... A: The ratchet device in the oil fill cap, which prevents over-tightening, has failed. The only part ... | ||
| oil consumption | 7/16/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: i have a 2007 wrangler thats using oil 46,000 miles on it my local dealer said it was normal for it ... A: According to warranty guidelines, oil consumption of 1 quart per 1000 miles is considered normal. So ... | ||
| Cooling Belts | 7/16/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: how to install cooling belt for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Laredo - 4.0 engine A: Procedure for serpentine belt replacement. See attached picture for routing. 4.0L ENGINE REMOVAL ... | ||
| diagnostics code p1494 | 7/15/2011 | Kevin |
| Q: i have a jeep liberty sport and the check engine lite is on. i hade a check on it and it came up ... A: P1494-LEAK DETECTION PUMP SW OR MECHANICAL FAULT When Monitored and Set Condition: P1494-LEAK ... | ||
| 2005 Jeep Wrangler with P0700 and P0888 codes | 7/12/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: Driving home yesterday and the transmission downshifted and the CEL came on. I stopped at an ... A: The P0700 code is set because a problem was found in the transmission. The P0888 code is for the ... | ||
| 06 Jeep GC not starting, battery tested good. | 7/12/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have been having issues with starting my vehicle for the last 2 months. At first it happened once ... A: It sounds like the starter is going bad from your description. There is no fix other than replacing ... | ||
| A/C Heater motor | 7/11/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: 2000 Jeep Wrangler 2WD 4.0L - A/C Heater Motor only works on high, not in low, M1 or M2 speeds. AC ... A: Seems you have yourself all twisted up into knots over a very simple diagnosis and repair. The only ... | ||
| Ignition key tumbler removal | 7/11/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee i lost my ignition key,I've been trying to figure out how to ... A: There is no way to remove the lock cylinder from the housing without causing any damage. You would ... | ||
| ac drain tube | 7/11/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 3.7 engine 6 cylinder my passenger floor is getting wet when i use ... A: My mistake, I misread the year of the vehicle. But, unfortunately, that doesn't make it any easier ... | ||
| 96 Jeep Cherokee overheated and now wont start | 7/10/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have a 96 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 liter, 6 cyl. It was losing coolant rapidly and I found that heater ... A: Your next step would be to remove the accessory drive belt from the water pump. The water pump or ... | ||
| jeep cheroke | 7/9/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have a 1987 jeep cherokee. when I drive the thing the whole car rocks from side to side. It's a ... A: The most common complaint that comes from a track bar that is loose or worn out is increased ... | ||
| 1999 jeep wrangler heater problems | 7/8/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: My heater selector switch, the switch that selects between heat and defrost, smokes when I turn on ... A: Although I have not come across this type of problem, I'll do my best to help you. In all likelihood ... | ||
| 93 Jeep 4.0 No Start | 7/7/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: My jeep stalled while driving down a mountain pass. It restarted 2 minutes later. Went 1 mile and ... A: To check the CPS you'll need to verify 5v at terminals 1 and 3 with the ignition on, which you have ... | ||
| 93 Jeep 4.0 No Start | 7/6/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: My jeep stalled while driving down a mountain pass. It restarted 2 minutes later. Went 1 mile and ... A: Since you have spark and fuel that tells me that the PCM is operational, so there is no need at this ... | ||
| tranny sensors, throttle | 7/1/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have a 1997 jeep GC laredo 6 cyl 4.0 and wondering if there are 2 sensors on the transmission the ... A: I just found this question in the Question Pool so I might be able to help you. There is only one ... | ||
| Transmission speed sensor wiring | 6/30/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I bought a new transmission output speed sensor and the wires dont match in color. The new one has, ... A: The sensor you are referring to is a Vehicle Speed sensor. Its primary function is to provide ... | ||
| Stalling problems | 6/27/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: My 98 JGC 4.0 6 cyl is stalling while doing 75mph on the freeway. I wait a couple min and she starts ... A: I would suspect that the either the fuel pump is failing or that the filter/screen on the fuel pump ... | ||
| clicking noise jeep liberty | 6/25/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: i have a 2003 jeep liberty with 76,000 miles on it, recently i have been hearing a clicking, ticking ... A: From the description of your concern I'd guess that there is something broken or loose in the ... | ||
| 2004 Jeep Liberty 3.7 liter Ignition Assembly Replacement | 6/24/2011 | Kevin |
| Q: Issue is that the ignition assembly will not start the vehicle when turning the key to the start ... A: the ign key cyl is only mechanical remove the steering cover and turn the key into the run pos then ... | ||
| 2001 jeep grand cherokee | 6/23/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: i have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee and the heater and air conditioner stoped working and the lights ... A: Check all the fuses, both in the engine compartment and under the dash. The fuse for the HVAC system ... | ||
| radiator fan not working | 6/22/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have 2000 grand jeep cherkee....I replaced radiator and fan plus relay under headlight truck began ... A: You'll need a 12v test light to check the relay wiring. With the ignition on, connect the test light ... | ||
| 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 Starting problem | 6/21/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: think wife attempted to start quite a few times before realizing low fuel situation. Added 4 ... A: Since the vehicle has already been taken to a repair shop for diagnosis, it's out of yours and my ... | ||
| Wrangler Temp Gauge Reading | 6/20/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: My 2005 wrangler 4.0 normally shows a temp of slightly above 210 degrees when running on a hot day. ... A: First, I'll assume you meant that the "Check Gauges" light was on since that would better fit your ... | ||
| P0740 code on 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6/20/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: Please help me identify what I need to do to repair my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, V8, that is showing ... A: What may be happening is that the transmission fluid in the torque converter might be aerated due to ... | ||
| 1983 jeep | 6/17/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: 1983 jeep CJ-5 Inline 6 258 4.2 liter professionally rebuilt 2500 miles ago. Weber 2 barrel replaced ... A: The only thing that I can think of is that the carburetor may have to be taken apart and rebuilt. ... | ||
| jeep a/c repair | 6/16/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: my girlfriend's jeep liberty 2002 a/c and heater do not work on the low settings 1 and 2 but do work ... A: Although I could lead you down the whole blower motor diagnostic routine, it would be just a waste ... | ||
| jeep won't crank over | 6/16/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: At first the interior light would not turn off,so i pulled the fuse and they went out.After that I ... A: The two problems you listed share nothing in common other than the battery. That you stated that ... | ||
| ac heater blower not working | 6/15/2011 | Russell Leitheuser |
| Q: I have a 2000 jeep wrangler.The blower motor for ac heater will not turn on.I have checked power ... A: From the description of your problem I'd say that the blower motor resistor has failed. The fan will ... | ||
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I have worked at a Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep Dealer for 14 years. Master AC Master Drive ability Master Electrical Master Brakes Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep Tech for 14 Plus years Questions 96 and up only. Please don't ask about a noise,a fluid leak or how much something is to fix thanks. I have a mobile repair service in ATLANTA area Email me with Work requests for side jobs kkeller608@aol.com Web page WWW.KEVINSMOBILEREPAIR.COM Ignite Home site serving Georgia and Texas please visit http://kevinkellerenergy.mystreamenergy.biz
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I have worked at a Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep Dealer for 14 years.
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2 year associates degree for Chrysler CAP
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