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#2219 of 5133 Re: 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ignition Woes ! Help !! [swartwood] by kengaroo1

Nov 17, 2005 (8:16 pm)

Replying to: swartwood (Aug 09, 2005 9:56 am)
I have a 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4.0. It died on me and it tested out that the crank sensor needed replacing. Took it to a AAA shop and had it replaced..$350.00 Canadian. Made it home, but it ran like crap several days later, missing and such. Took it to 3 different shops, and they replaced everything possible, including the last shop who replaced the crank sensor again..a NAPA brand one. Thought the problem was solved until I tried to pass people, and it started missing again under engine load. Both crank sensors left my vehicle running like crap in different conditions, even after spending a total of $1500 to this point. Read on here someone said to replace sensitive parts, like a crank sensor, with FACTORY PARTS. After deciding to spend another $123 for a Chrysler made crank sensor and installing it myself, the Jeep has run PERFECTLY for the last 8000 miles. Spend a couple dollars more for these type of parts...it's worth every cent in the long run.

#2220 of 5133 Trans noise by ticketmaster96

Nov 18, 2005 (8:38 am)

i have a 2004 jgc and when i shift to reverse it sounds like a dying dog..Dealer said that was normal does any one else have this prob..

#2221 of 5133 98 JGC Stalling at high speed by tanor

Nov 18, 2005 (2:42 pm)

Greetings,
MY 98 JGC is drawing back when i'm on the gas at around 70 mph...like it stops getting gas it just seems to stall out..it usually ( i say usualy but this has happened only twice to me but both times within this past week..this is a new condition)will "take a breath" and then continue driving down the road, however when my wife was driving today she said it stalled out completely...is this fuel pump or injector related or god forbid tranny...any suggestions please? someone suggested water in the lines...any other thoughts thanks in advance ~Tanor

#2222 of 5133 Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1999 [torney] by jcataline

Nov 18, 2005 (7:11 pm)

Replying to: torney (Nov 13, 2005 8:09 pm)
I have a 95JGC with the same problem. I have a Haynes book which I've had since I bought the vehicle in '95. It says to check the thermostat and cooling sensor etc. I'am going to try these remedies and I'll let you know what works. (that Haynes book is probably the best book I've ever purchased)

#2223 of 5133 Re: 2004 Jeep GC Special Edition [fsuguy] by trickster

Nov 19, 2005 (1:05 pm)

Replying to: fsuguy (Nov 17, 2005 6:55 am)
This noise sounds very similar to what i call: time to spend some cash noise.
I believe what you are hearing is the catalytic converter(located on the exhaust, before the muffler), going kaput.
To check if in fact this is the problem, let the engine idle, and go underneath the vehicle, passenger side(where the c.c is located, most times) and give it a good kick. If you hear the tell-tale "rattle" that you have been hearing, then that is the culprit.
Catalytic converters have "sponge-like" packing inside them,that when they start to wear out, they rattle. This noise will become more pronounced as time goes on.
 
I hope this helps you, and good luck m8.

#2224 of 5133 Re: 2003 JGC Idle Noise [billyoverman] by trickster

Nov 19, 2005 (1:24 pm)

Replying to: billyoverman (Nov 14, 2005 8:12 pm)
I do believe the bearing in your water pump is going out.
This noise that you hear(belt squealing) is a tell-tale sign that the water pump is ready to be replaced; the only other way to tell is to check by hand(when the motor is warm and NOT running) the water pump to see if there is any fluid leaking out from eithier "weep" hole located on the housing on top, and bottom.
 
If this is not the problem, then you have a pulley issue that needs to be addressed.
As for the rotor problem, this a problem that is quite common in the year of your JGC, and I think that there is a recall on your particular year to address this. If there is not, then replacing the rotors with an after-market product will probably be your best bet. The GM rotors are of poor quality, and wrong metal alloys configuration, thus resulting in warped rotors all the time.
P.S. when replacing the rotors, replace the brake pads also.Replacment rotors for your unit come in two types, normal and high end; DOn'T cheap out.
 
I hope this helps you, and good luck m8.

#2225 of 5133 Re: 1996 jgc transmission [williepp] by trickster

Nov 19, 2005 (1:48 pm)

Replying to: williepp (Nov 15, 2005 5:58 am)
This could be from a few different problems....
I would suggest that you take the vehicle to a reputable tranny specialist, and have them check the forward and reverse bands (these can be adjusted manually), and have them change the filter(as a dirty filter starves the unit of oil). If the vehicle does not move at all in any gear, then your transmission is toast. A rebuild is costly, but if your going to keep the vehicle, this is the route i would take. A good used tranny is also what i would call a good investment, considering that you keep the maintaince up on it.
P.S. The bands(as mentioned above) are to be tourqed to a specific setting. Almost always these torque settings are in inch-pounds, not foot-pounds, and any mechanic or otherwise that tells you different than that, should NOT be trusted. Torqueing these bands incorrectly can, and will result in un-repairable damage.
 
I hope this helps you, and good luck m8

#2226 of 5133 Re: 2001 JGC LIMITED, Stuck in Park! [boldknight] by trickster

Nov 19, 2005 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: boldknight (Nov 16, 2005 3:28 pm)
The first thing that you should look at is the shifter linkage that connects the shifter to the transmission. You may have to take the center console off and to get at this. It sounds like this is binding up on you, and needs to be re-greased, or just loved a little with wd-40. The linkage should be inspected from the shifter, all the way to where it enters the tranmission, as a damaged or bent section will probably be the culprit.
 
Hope this helps you, and good luck m8.

#2227 of 5133 Re: Blower Motor Electrical Problem [tomczentak] by trickster

Nov 19, 2005 (2:31 pm)

Replying to: tomczentak (Nov 17, 2005 10:29 am)
Yes too much voltage. Connect a voltmeter to the blower motor connector. Move the blower switch through each of it's positions and see if the volts change with each setting. The high postion will bypass the resistor and supply a full 12 volts. Most times the problem is the switch itself. Connect one end of a jumper wire to the terminal of the switch with voltage. Connect the other end to each one of of the terminals that supply voltage to the resistor block. If the motor operates normally, replace the switch.
 
I hope this helps you, and good luck m8.

#2228 of 5133 Re: JGC Laredo loss of Oil Pressure [arefeen] by boldknight

Nov 19, 2005 (8:44 pm)

Replying to: arefeen (Jul 12, 2001 7:17 am)
I have the same year and problem? I have noticed if my idle is at about 8000 to 9000 it doesn't drop that low to cause the check guages light to come on. It seems it is a true "Grimlin" and it never happened to me beore. I have 77,800 on mine.
 
 

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