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Jeep Grand Cherokee Maintenance and Repair

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by poling
Mar 08, 2009 (12:06 pm)
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I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo and have recently noticed that when I leave it in the garage overnight a large puddle of water forms underneath the left rear wheel. I've wondered of it's condensation but it's a large puddle - 1' x 2' sometimes. It started a couple of weeks after I had my gas tank replaced so I'm wondering if it is related, but have no idea.
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1995 jeep grand cherokee tailgate won't open by starrz
Mar 09, 2009 (12:50 pm)
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My tailgate won't open, got it used through dealership
the remote button is broke
is there any other way to open the tailgate without remote?link title
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Re: 1995 jeep grand cherokee tailgate won't open [starrz] by trek87
Mar 09, 2009 (2:51 pm)
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Replying to: starrz (Mar 09, 2009 12:50 pm)

try hitting the unlock button manually on the driver's or front passenger's side door - that should unlock the tailgate as well. good luck.
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slow heating up by gcristea
Mar 10, 2009 (6:13 am)
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Hey anyone--just bought a cherokee with the 4.0 engine and have noticed it takes forever to get the engine to full operating temp--is this the norm or do I need a new thermostat or somethingp--thanks--George//
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Re: slow heating up [gcristea] by trek87
Mar 10, 2009 (6:18 am)
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Replying to: gcristea (Mar 10, 2009 6:13 am)

Please define what you mean by "forever".
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Re: slow heating up [gcristea] by deratristar
Mar 10, 2009 (6:40 am)
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Replying to: gcristea (Mar 10, 2009 6:13 am)

I have a 2000 JGC with the 4.0 L engine. Mine heats up quickly, goes to 210 degrees, and stays there.
 
I'd check if the thermostat is stuck open (a safety mechanism to avoid overheating). If it is, replace it. Make sure an get a 210 degree thermostat (Cooler is NOT better on the Jeeps... causes an error code, no heat, etc).
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Re: slow heating up [gcristea] by gcristea
Mar 10, 2009 (7:18 am)
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Replying to: gcristea (Mar 10, 2009 6:13 am)

I can drive for 20min around town and the temp gauge has barely moved//so far it has only warmed up fully when I drove it home(about 100miles)//since then I haven't needed to drive it more than 15-20min and I get no warm up//thanks for any help//
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Re: slow heating up [gcristea] by trek87
Mar 10, 2009 (7:24 am)
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Replying to: gcristea (Mar 10, 2009 7:18 am)

OK, that sounds like a simple thermostat issue - maybe have your shop take a look. Good luck. My ZJ hits about 200 F in less than half of that time.
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Re: 1995 jeep grand cherokee tailgate won't open [trek87] by smokebee
Mar 10, 2009 (8:50 am)
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Replying to: trek87 (Mar 09, 2009 2:51 pm)

Battery may need replacing in the remote. That was my problem.
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Re: slow heating up [gcristea] by neb1997
Mar 10, 2009 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: gcristea (Mar 10, 2009 6:13 am)

The issue with the 4.0 is usually over-heating. Before you replace the thermostat, perhaps you make sure the gauge is correct. I believe most parts stores have an temp scanner/infra-red style that you can use. That way you don't start disturbing something that may be working well.
 
If you replace the thermostat, make sure you get the correct one with the little bleeder valve in it. It looks like a little rivet that can allow air bubbles to escape and not build up in the engine.
 
My 4.0 heats up to 210 within 5-10 minutes depending on outside temp.

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