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Re: no heat/no air conditioner [ray29]
by mjmanning10
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Nov 01, 2009 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: ray29 (Apr 04, 2006 9:11 am)
Ray29 I had the same problem 1/2 doz trips to the dealer and they could nor fix it. I started digging into it and found it was the Controls within the dash panel (the three knobs). Bad solder joints on the control panel. (they use a compression type joint) replaced the panel about $110 from dealer. problem solved. A test you can do is put inward pressure on the temp control button when calling for heat and the damper should open (pressure on the knob helps make up the solder joint on that board).
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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Engine
by pilotswife
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Nov 05, 2009 (6:47 pm)
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I have a 4.7 Litre V8 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Totally out of the blue it threw a connecting rod and the piston went up into the head. We now have to get a new engine. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this common in Jeeps? Do you think it is worth repairing?
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Re: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Engine [pilotswife]
by rob1231
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Nov 06, 2009 (3:25 am)
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Replying to: pilotswife (Nov 05, 2009 6:47 pm)
My 2000 jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 has the same issues,i am in the process of replacing the engine with another low mileage engine.It might be very costly to try to repair.I would search around to see if I could get another engine if I were you.
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Re: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Engine [rob1231]
by deratristar
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Nov 06, 2009 (6:35 am)
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Replying to: rob1231 (Nov 06, 2009 3:25 am)
We just recently had one of our 2001 Jeep GC throw a piston through the engine block, and are replacing it with a remanufactured engine. Ours is a 4.0L engine. How many people are having/had this issue?
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Re: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Engine [pilotswife]
by pilotswife
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Nov 06, 2009 (7:26 am)
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Replying to: pilotswife (Nov 05, 2009 6:47 pm)
What type of pricing are you seeing for you to replace your guys' engines?
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Re: Front Passenger Side Speaker Blown? [mdjeepman]
by terrasmash
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Nov 08, 2009 (1:15 pm)
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Replying to: mdjeepman (Aug 11, 2003 10:19 am)
You can just pop off the upper dash cover on the 99. I have an 2002 and had the same issue with blown tweeters in my Grand Cherokee also. Easy fix but steer clear of everything but the ones from www.jgcparts.com because the factory ones go bad ALL THE TIME! The other alternative is high pitch tiny tweeters you can buy from walmart on a fancy bracket. There is a guy who sells that junk mini piezo tweeter on Ebay calls it a viper something or another. Stay away! it is about 1/6 the size of the factory one and has ZERO sound quality.
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Re: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Engine [pilotswife]
by rwengr
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Nov 09, 2009 (8:17 am)
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Replying to: pilotswife (Nov 05, 2009 6:47 pm)
If you pay somebody to rebuild your engine or install a used engine, make sure you get a 90 day warranty on the compression test.
V8 is cool. But, assuming it can be made compatible, maybe an I6 would be easier to find and cheaper. My 97 2wd JGC has the 4.0 I6. Acceleration was good but I don't tow
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Re: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Speaker Problem [jeepguy3]
by billupstateny
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Nov 12, 2009 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: jeepguy3 (Apr 04, 2006 8:45 am)
Sure wish you had received some responses. I have a 2000 JGC Laredo with what may be the exact same problem. I have spent a couple hours searching on the Internet, and cannot find this particular problem addressed anywhere. At least I won't assume it's the speaker, after your outcome.
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Re: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Speaker Problem [billupstateny]
by rwengr
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Nov 13, 2009 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: billupstateny (Nov 12, 2009 11:16 am)
If it only happens when you are moving, a connector or wire is loose or speaker or radio not secure which stresses wires and connectors. Next, I assume it happens all the time so you can test it in your garage.
Obtain a portable radio or compact stereo that can driive your speakers. The ohm ratings should match or be as close as possible. The Power output of stereo should meet or exceed speakers.
1. Disconnect speaker wire at radio and speaker. Connect speaker to stereo on seperate wires. Make sure volume of stereo is 0 when you turn it on.Adjust volume until plays loud. If Ok, go to step 2. If OK, don't replace speaker and go to step 2
2. Repeat above test using vehicle speaker. Leave as much of the speaker wire in the vehicle as possible.
If test passes problem is radio or connector that goes to radio. Check for bent or loose pins or sockets. If you have 4 speakers, I would expect all of the wires to be integrated into a single connector that plugs in the radio.
Nothing happens without risk. You could spend time & $ with no results or damage it while working on it.
NOTE: disconnect negative battery cable any time you disconnect or reconnect any electrical connections except if replacing a bulb that you know is turned off
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Re: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Speaker Problem [rwengr]
by billupstateny
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Nov 15, 2009 (12:54 am)
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Replying to: rwengr (Nov 13, 2009 8:20 am)
rwengr: Thank you for your reply. As soon as I get some free time, I will try your suggestions and post my result.
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