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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Stalls in Idle
by ggriffin
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Jan 20, 2006 (5:59 pm)
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My 1998 Jeep stalls at stop lights while in idle. starts back o.k. took vehicle to BuckHead Jeep in Atlanta and after they had it in shop for 2 weeks and charged me almost $1000.00 I hope it is fixed. I think I just got took. They first replaced the sparkplugs which were brand new, installed new wires, rotor, distributor cap, ignition coil and the charge was $547.00. Vehicle still cuts off in idle, Next they ordered a remanufactured pcm board that took 4 days to get(while i am paying for a rental car) and charged me another $560.00. Out of the goodness of their heart the put the old ignition coil back on and gave me a credit for$261.00. I thought dealers were suppose to have computers to tell them where the problem is located.
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- #2533 of 4604
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Re: 97 JGC rain leak...Help! [jeep097]
by trickster
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Jan 20, 2006 (6:05 pm)
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Replying to: jeep097 (Jan 19, 2006 11:12 am)
The drain plugs are there to drain water out of the vehicle after there has been severe flooding of the vehicle, as to where the rug/carpet would have to be changed regardless.
SO... try this. Once you have peeled back the rug in the driver's side footwell, look for anything suspicious as to where the water may be entering, pay close attention to the front tire well area. Next place a lawn spinkler under the front of the driver's side area to mimic driving on a rainy day, and locate your problem leak.
I hope this helps you, and good luck m8.
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- #2534 of 4604
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Re: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Stalls in Idle [ggriffin]
by trickster
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Jan 20, 2006 (6:16 pm)
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Replying to: ggriffin (Jan 20, 2006 5:59 pm)
Wow.  It sound like they were just guessing as to what MIGHT be the problem, and didn't care that thier mistakes were being paid for by you. 
Question: Does your jeep still stall at stop lights?
Well, did they ever check the idle air control, located on the throttle body. This sensor, will do the exact same thing when they are dirty/gummed up, or need to be changed out. Oh, and so will a throttle postion sensor.
On a more happier note, your ignition system won't need replacment for a good while. 
I hope this helps you, and good luck m8.
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- #2535 of 4604
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1994 Grand Cherokee Tight turn thumps
by java2
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Jan 20, 2006 (6:30 pm)
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My 1994 Grand Cherokee thumps and wants to lock up when steering is full left or right both forward and backward on dry pavement.
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- #2536 of 4604
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Re: 1994 Grand Cherokee Tight turn thumps [java2]
by trickster
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Jan 20, 2006 (8:36 pm)
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Replying to: java2 (Jan 20, 2006 6:30 pm)
This is pretty much normal as for all time four wheel drives. When you turn one tire is turning faster than the other one, resulting in the PCM reading this as a slipping action, thus putting the transfering power to all the wheels aka. four wheel drive. I have a '95, and it has always done that for as long as i have had the vehicle. Nothing to be alarmed about.
I hope this helps you, and good luck m8.
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- #2537 of 4604
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Re: HIGH PITCHED HOWLING SOUND [blkhemi]
by momsjeep
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Jan 20, 2006 (8:37 pm)
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Replying to: blkhemi (Sep 06, 2005 5:58 pm)
With regards to your gas tank leak. I had the same thing happen to my 2000. After doing some recall research, I found a recall on my model that was not made general because Daimler Chrysler thought it was contained to a certain number of vin numbers. The problem is that the seams in the tank has popped. I had this confirmed by my dealer's repair shop and I contacted JEEP.com with my findings on the recall which I included the recall number look for this on the us government recall link. I told them that it did not matter that my vin was not there, a tank doesn't have a vin AND the problem is the same. They paid for my new tank---I paid the labor but I had my fuel pump replaced while they were in the same area of concern so I consider that I came out pretty good. If this is the problem do not back off! It's a EPA problem as well as a car problem. Good luck!
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- #2538 of 4604
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Re: Grand Cherokee transmission problems [trickster]
by craig111
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Jan 21, 2006 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: trickster (Jan 20, 2006 5:55 pm)
wonderful - thanks a lot for the help.
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- #2539 of 4604
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Re: the trim over my fender [jeeper96]
by dixiecrawler
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Jan 21, 2006 (10:04 am)
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Replying to: jeeper96 (Jan 20, 2006 7:30 am)
You need to try and locate a salvage yard that has a Grand the same year as yours. You could probably order the trim from Jeep, but you're going to be able to tell b/c the other trim will be weathered a little and the new will not. It will also be substantially cheaper to get this piece used. If the dent is bad enough to keep the trim clips from engaging, and you don't want to spend an arm and a leg getting it repaired at a body shop, take a hammer, pry bar, etc..., and do what you gotta do. No one will be able to see damage behind the trim, but remember that if you "break" the paint, make sure you at least sand and prime that area to keep it from rusting before covering it with the trim!
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- #2540 of 4604
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Re: 2002 JGC/Coolant Low warning on overhead console [dsmans]
by dixiecrawler
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Jan 21, 2006 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: dsmans (Nov 01, 2005 4:04 pm)
I know this is a late reply, but anyone who is having this problem needs to keep a close eye on the oil in the engine, especially in '99-'04 models. This seemingly minor problem can cost anything from a headgasket replacement, to a head replacement, and even an engine replacement in the 4.0 inline six. For some reason the cast iron heads on these models must have had a problem during casting. They are very prone to cracking. I have a 2000, and I've never run it hot or anything, but the night before a trip to Kentucky from Alabama, I checked the fluids and there it was. The oil looked like a milkshake. I had changed the oil 3 weeks before and there was no problem. Turns out the truck was "rigged" for auction. Luckily the stop-leak let go before I went on the trip. It would have been a real pain getting back home for a trailer and truck (towing would have cost too much!) and we probably wouldn't have gotten much further than the Tennessee line (2 hrs)! Anyway, that's something to watch out for, especially if you also lose oil pressure from time to time when idling.
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- #2541 of 4604
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Re: Need to replace output speed sensor on 1999 JGC [mijomo]
by dixiecrawler
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Jan 21, 2006 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: mijomo (Aug 17, 2005 7:07 am)
What was the reason they said you needed to change this? What was your vehicle doing? I know you've had to have fixed this by now, so I won't tell you how to do what you've already done. Just curious as to why you needed to replace the output speed sensor. This may be what my problem is.
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