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#1484 of 2588 1997 quadra trac problem by elsdon

Jun 20, 2005 (9:04 pm)

I have a 1997 Grand Cherokee Limited. Recently the other day, turning into a parking space at the grocery store I found my front tires were not differentiating and in fact I would say that I had force the Jeep into the space. Backing out was the same. Turning corners on the way home was not as bad but I could still tell that something was not right.
The next day I took it for a test drive and found that while it was still “cool” the problem was diminished but as it heated up the problem became more pronounced again. I have checked all my fluids and they are all up to the proper levels. Beyond that I am kind of a dunce. Has any one else had this problem or can give me some ideas on what to check next? I appreciate the help.
elsdon

#1485 of 2588 98 Jeep Cherokee Steering Issues by bluz

Jun 20, 2005 (10:02 pm)

Trying to pinpoint our Jeep's power steering drag. Even going down the road it is stiff. If you are turning the steering left to right, trying to troubleshoot where it is coming from, it sounds as if the P.S. is working very hard -as if it is low on fluid but the P.S. fluid is full. No leaks. Tight belt.
Called autoparts store for a price on a P.S. pump and was told that P.S. failure is very rare. Any input on how I can pinpoint if problem is power steering pump or possibly rack? How can I tell if the rack is bad. Thanks for any advice.

#1486 of 2588 sebring95... by autonuts

Jun 21, 2005 (6:58 am)

Thanks a lot for your feedback! I appreciate your time.

#1487 of 2588 Re: 98 Jeep Cherokee Steering Issues [bluz] by mullins87

Jun 21, 2005 (4:15 pm)

Replying to: bluz (Jun 20, 2005 10:02 pm)
Before you replace the steering pump or gear box, make sure the ball joints aren't bad. If they freeze up, the steering will get very heavy.

#1489 of 2588 Re: I'm interested... [sebring95] by dancerman

Jun 23, 2005 (4:38 am)

Replying to: sebring95 (Jun 20, 2005 6:21 pm)
I agree wholly with sebring95. I have a '99 4x4 Sport. Bought it new and really have enjoyed it. If you don't mind the truck like manner of the Cherokee it will serve you well. Want cushy? Look elsewhere.

#1490 of 2588 Re: Overheating Jeep Cherokee 1990 [dancerman] by usalbert

Jun 23, 2005 (2:05 pm)

Replying to: dancerman (Jun 16, 2005 1:04 pm)
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#1488 of 1488 Re: Overheating Jeep Cherokee 1990 [dancerman] by usalbert Jun 22, 2005 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: dancerman (Jun 16, 2005 2:04 pm)
  
    You now that I noticed that when I turn off the engine the cooling fan goes off too.
Is that suppost to hapen? because I remember that used to keep being on for a while after I turn the engine off.
 the radiator cap is new , What do You mean with cap pressure?
Do you Think the cooling fan switch may be bad or, the fan clutch may have something to do with it? Please help!!!!!!! remember the problems is when I stop and shut off the engine, thank You
  
 
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#1491 of 2588 Jeep Cherokee 1990 overheat! please help by usalbert

Jun 23, 2005 (2:50 pm)

I noticed that when I turn off the engine the cooling fan goes off too.
Is that suppost to hapen? because I remember that used to keep being on for a while after I turn the engine off.
the problems is when I stop and shut off the engine, I have to put water and antifreeze very often, the cap pops open and all the coolant spills! and the engine it happend only with engine off

#1492 of 2588 Re: Overheating Jeep Cherokee 1990 [usalbert] by dancerman

Jun 24, 2005 (6:34 pm)

Replying to: usalbert (Jun 23, 2005 2:05 pm)
Your first post said " when I drive slowly" not when you shut it off. Radiator caps are set to release at a specified pressure. Make sure yours is the correct one for your Jeep and that it releases at the pressure it is supposed to release at (have it tested). If you have too much coolant in your radiator that can cause it to release after you shut it off. This happens because after you shut it off you have no cooling and the heat in the engine heats the coolant and it expands. If you have to much coolant in there then it builds up pressure and it releases. I don't know if your fan is supposed to run after shut off or not. I assume you mean an electric fan. If it used to run but doesn't now then that could be the problem. There should be a relay switch for it. Maybe it's just a loose wire. Does the fan run when the engine is running? Only belt driven fans have clutches and belt driven fan stop when you shut it off.

#1493 of 2588 I've got a question. by mullins87

Jun 24, 2005 (8:30 pm)

I'm fairly new to the Jeep family. I've always wanted a Jeep, and nearly two years ago I bought my first Jeep. It's a '95 YJ that's mainly a trail rig, and town cruiser when it's clean - which isn't very often! Four months ago I traded my truck for an '01 XJ and last month my wife traded a minivan for an '04 WJ. So needless to say, we've fallen in love with Jeeps. I love that bullet-proof 4.0L motor. In fact, I'm working on swapping one into the 4-banger YJ. So if anyone has an AX-15 sitting around the garage taking up space and you want to get rid of it cheap(hehehehe), let me know.
 
The question: Why do Jeeps all have a 195* thermostat in them? From the factory, all my Jeeps seem to run hot. I changed the YJ thermostat to a 185* and am much happier with that setup. With it being summer, my XJ runs just above 210* in town. It never goes any higher than that, and my YJ ran the same way before I changed it out. So I'm certain there's no problem as I've seen other Jeeps do the same, including my wife's. What would happen to my XJ if I change that one to a 185* as well?

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