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#10512 of 10698 Thinking of purchasing by dukecola Jun 25, 2009 (4:27 am)
Hi Folks, Ok I've read thru about half of the 11000 posts on this forum, wow quite a bit of info. So, please let me know if I summarize correctly....   Assuming I can purchase a 06 with low miles (29k) for a real good price, thousands below book, if I use this savings to do a few things, will the purchase be worth it? From what I gathered the TC is the biggest issue, so if I replace it with the aftermarket one, I would have the biggest issue solved? Then, different tires, ensure ball joints are done. (Question on ball joints later). EGR valve seem to be the next biggest issue but from what I've read, disconnecting or ignoring is the thing to do. Lastly, purchasing a extended warranty to 100k to cover all the other things, please tell me if I'm on the right track or if I should avoid this car altogether? Thanks.   Oh yea, ball joints. No one goes into detail, but if the stock orig ones are replaced does the dealer install the same joints that will fail again, or are they different ones solving the problem?   Also, a little history, I've had many diesels since 1981, 4 VW's (Still have a Rabbit truck going strong, 60mpg), two Isuzus, a piece of crap GM6.5TD (you think the CRD is a lemon!), and my current Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Mercedes CDR, sweet car!   Thanks, any help appreciated.   Duke Replies to this message: storageguy (Jun 25, 2009 7:46 am) winter2 (Jun 27, 2009 8:38 am)
#10513 of 10698 Re: Thinking of purchasing [dukecola] by storageguy Jun 25, 2009 (7:46 am)
Replying to: dukecola (Jun 25, 2009 4:27 am) Hello, well you have done your research, however the CRD is no VW, I think it is a better vehicle all round but I guess time will tell. My 06 had a couple of factory re-calls, done well and no further problems. I use a diesel additive and have had 1 EGR change in 50,000 miles. I have met a fellow with an 06, his has 120,000 on it and other than the EGR and tranny recall all has been good with his as well. We experience Canadian winters and the sound of a cold start CRD is something to behold. A lot of noise, rattles and smoke for 30 seconds or so. A great winter driving machine. All that said, one from time one must re-boot by switching the ignition off, waiting a short spell and then restarting. Hope this may be of help
#10514 of 10698 Re: Thinking of purchasing [dukecola] by winter2 Jun 27, 2009 (8:38 am)
Replying to: dukecola (Jun 25, 2009 4:27 am) I own a 2005 CRD and just passed 52K miles on mine. As it gets more miles on it, the fuel economy gets better.   As to problems, I had the EGR replaced at 14k miles, one computer reflash at 680 miles, ball joint recall and the F37 recall. Since then, the 2nd TC failed at 42K but when the tech at the dealer I use got into it, the Florida dealer that had done the F37 had performed a sloppy job and left out a part or two. Outside of that I am love my CRD.   Doing good basic maintenance on the engine and the drivetrain is a must. Keeping the boost sensor in the intake manifold clean will save the hoses between the CAC and the engine.
#10515 of 10698 2006 Liberty Fuse Box by jeepster44 Jun 27, 2009 (11:37 am)
I know that there is a fuse box under to hood in the front. My question is; is there another box under the dash or somewhere else? One day my jeep was idleing in the driveway and just stopped. It sat for about three months and the battery went dead. Got it charged and like a dummy crossed the posts when I was putting it back in. Turned battery around and properly installed it. Now the Jeep will start, but all of the gauges go all the way around until I turn the key. Also, the radio is dead and my electric locks don't work. All of the fuses under the hood are ok. So, I'm thinking there may be some more some where else. Can someone help me out? Jeepster44 Replies to this message: winter2 (Jun 28, 2009 9:47 am)
#10516 of 10698 Re: 2006 Liberty Fuse Box [jeepster44] by winter2 Jun 28, 2009 (9:47 am)
Replying to: jeepster44 (Jun 27, 2009 11:37 am) To find the fusebox, open the driver's door all the way. Look for an oblong shaped panel with a dimple at the bottom. Pull that panel out and there you will find the fuse box.
#10517 of 10698 Re: 2006 CRD TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE [nescosmo] by thstranger Jun 28, 2009 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: nescosmo (May 29, 2009 8:32 pm) THANKS NESCOSMO, I GOT EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE FLUID FROM THE DEALER....THE PARTS GUY SAID IT WOULD TAKE AROUND 5 QUARTS JUST DROPING THE PAN...JUST DROPING THE PAN, HOW MUCH OLD FLUID WOULD I BE LEAVING IN THE TRANSMISSION ?? I'M GUESSING BOTH FILTERS WILL BE ABOVE THE PAN ?? Replies to this message: thstranger (Jul 02, 2009 5:05 pm) thstranger (Jul 06, 2009 7:18 pm)
#10518 of 10698 Well, just did it! by dukecola Jun 30, 2009 (5:35 am)
Just purchased a 2006, sight unseen. Will be picking it up at the Jeep dealer tomorrow. Vehicle has only 9000 miles! Purchased the MAX care warranty online, zero deductable. Will have 4 yrs with full coverage. Clean Carfax, none of the recalls have been done. So my question is, is the first thing I should do is have the TC recall done? Also, does anyone know if the dealer will do this labor free and install the Suncoast TC if I supply it? Thanks. Replies to this message: nicku812 (Jun 30, 2009 6:19 am)
#10519 of 10698 Re: Well, just did it! [dukecola] by nicku812 Jun 30, 2009 (6:19 am)
Replying to: dukecola (Jun 30, 2009 5:35 am) I did an alomst exact time.; I purchased by CRD a 2006 Jeep liberty with all the bells and whistles also signt unseen.   I found it on line throught auto trader.com and called the dealer and he was doing a recall on the torque converter as we were speaking. Plus they had to flash the computer with the new converter. Other than that recall I had no problems. My CRD had 5600 miles and I had it almost 3 years now.   Only other problem was when I changed fuel filter they did not do it correctly and the o-rings on the housing got loose and caused a fuel problem and of course the engine light came on. My local dealer fixed the problems under warrant with no problem. My daughter drives it and loves the good mileage she gets. about 33-35 ion the highway and about 20 in the city.
#10520 of 10698 glow plugs by oscarfree1 Jul 01, 2009 (7:31 pm)
my glow plugs keep going bad on my jeep liberty crd. i have replaced th egr valve and all glow plugs in the last 1year. Replies to this message: jek443 (Jul 02, 2009 7:47 am) lightnin3 (Jul 06, 2009 2:57 pm)
#10521 of 10698 Re: glow plugs [oscarfree1] by jek443 Jul 02, 2009 (7:47 am)
Replying to: oscarfree1 (Jul 01, 2009 7:31 pm) I have had the same problem with my Jeep. Make sure that your mechanic is paying close attention to the wiring sequence. From what my JEEP mechanic (Chrysler/ Dodge) told me is that when these jeeps were built with these engines, chrysler didn't and still does have a real comprehensive repair manual for the Jeep Diesels. My JEEP mechanic that does great work on the Dodge 1 ton diesels had problems getting correct information from Chrysler. Finally, he figured out that the glow plug wiring is differnt than Dodge Diesels.   Port Lavaca Jeep (361)-553-7384 ask for Rudy (service) this is a really good group of guys to deal with. They will probaly give you or your mechanic alot of the infomration over the phone.

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