Jeep Cherokee

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• loosenut (Dec 20, 2008 12:15 pm)

Replying to: bandit13 (Dec 20, 2008 8:14 am)

go to "autozone.com"
set up a account-enter your kind of car,and they have a online manual-with exploded views,this will give you a idea of what comes apart,and where to look for the screws ..
"heater treater?..maybe heater core?..anyway,the online manual is there..maybe that'l help..
merry christmas

Replying to: onebear (Dec 04, 2008 9:18 pm)

sounds like you snapped a cv/u joint..have ut towed,to avoid further damage-after you've done your phone work..look for someone who specialises in jeep service,as there are special tools for 4 wheel drive..
if you shop for the cheapest guy,he may not do all the little extras that might save you more work later on..
  you also don't want the mecanic who'se trying to bring everything back to new--it's NOT new..it's got 180k on it!..but-with proper service,they can last to 500k
but you don't do that by snapping a axle,and driving it home-just becausre it's still moving--get to the side of the road,orthe next exit,anbd STOP..when things are grinding metal to metal,those are expensive parts grinding up..usually more than the wrecker/tow truck would've cost you..and-with any 4 wheel drive-when calling a wrecker-let them know it's 4w drive,as you can't drag a jeep with any of thec wheels on the grou nd..you need a rollback or a trailer..
 

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• jeepster15 (Dec 30, 2008 5:01 pm)
  • loosenut (Jan 01, 2009 7:56 am)
    • len19 (Jan 01, 2009 8:15 am)

Replying to: len19 (Dec 27, 2008 6:48 pm)

I just had this issue on my 2000 Grand Cherokee. Had to get the cylinder replaced and unfortunately the keys need to be reprogrammed for the new cylinder. I'm fortunate that we have good auto electronics place that can do it. Regardless, I called to have it towed because I was stuck just like you. The tow truck driver came and tapped it w/ a ball peen hammer and got the tumblers to align for it to start. Took it straight to the shop. Mine was occuring every now and then but eventually became alot and finally permanently stuck. Very frustrating failure!!! Hope this helps!

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• loosenut (Jan 01, 2009 7:56 am)
  • len19 (Jan 01, 2009 8:15 am)

Replying to: jeepster15 (Dec 30, 2008 5:01 pm)

suprises me just how often "primitive methods" still work in our modern world..
your old lock cylindeer might have been just fine with a good dose of lock lube-graphite.grease..after-of course,you get it unstuck!..wonder just where dude hit it to get it to loosen?//
ya see, i'm in that category of "i barely can afford gas,and a couple grand to have the service dept put in a new lock cylinder...well..i'd probably have to drill out the old cylinder,and try to make it NOT look like i stole the dam thing..with the lock missing,and a screwdriver for a key,..that kind of thing..
the "hammer therapy"using the old mecanic's creed of "if all else fails,GET A BIGGER HAMMER!" recently saved me a long cold walk,when my old aerostar's starter decided that the night the temp dropped under zero-to crap out on me..i crawled under it,and gave the starter a few "love taps" and-IT STARTED!!..what had happened there was the armature in trhe starter just happened to land on a worn spot,and wouldn't make contact..whacking it moved the shaft only a micron,but it was enough for it to work..it's been starting just fine,but it did give me fair warning....so,when it quits on you,-sometimes,you can get yourself out of a fix by using primitive methods!

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• len19 (Jan 01, 2009 8:15 am)

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• paule (Jan 16, 2009 5:49 pm)
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• rak1934 (Mar 05, 2009 2:15 pm)

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