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#9 of 310 Re: 2006 Jeep Commandr - Power Steering Failure [tidester] by chrisfont23 Jan 08, 2006 (4:28 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Jan 08, 2006 8:50 am) Recently purchased a Jeep Commander, S Series - basic package. Headlights are very bright - often seems to other cars in my view like my brights are on. As a result, I get some nice gestures and often get flashed by their headlights.   Anyone else have this problem?
#10 of 310 Brand new 06 Commndr, dropped dead by tom85 Jan 08, 2006 (7:36 pm)
Took delivery of a Commander 4x4 with the 4.7 V8. We drove it for 3 days, racked up only 100 miles. Two disappointments - -   1. 9.6 mpg (actual, not per the trip computer). Can I expect the mpg to get better as we "break it in?" Granted the sticker stated 15/19 mpg, with a range of 12-18 for city driving. Hope this improves. Our driving was 80% "city" thus far, also about 35 deg F outside. 2. Went to get a video on Saturday nite, started the car, it ran for 2 seconds and died. Started again (not applying any gas, of course), ran for 2 seconds and died. Started a 3rd time, gave it gas to help it run, but it died immediately. Next try, nothing. Only a fast quiet clickking noise. Battery works, as I can turn on the headlights, the dash lights up, etc.   Calling the dealer Monday to pass on our happy events. Otherwise, we love this SUV. Replies to this message: tom85 (Jan 09, 2006 10:29 pm) blkhemi (Jan 10, 2006 2:25 pm) jthomp (Sep 19, 2006 1:00 pm)
#11 of 310 MDS software upgrade by martinellis Jan 09, 2006 (9:40 am)
Does anyone know when these jeeps with the glitch were built. I contacted Chrysler and after hearing the question they hung up.
#12 of 310 Re: Brand new 06 Commndr, dropped dead [tom85] by tom85 Jan 09, 2006 (10:29 pm)
Replying to: tom85 (Jan 08, 2006 7:36 pm) Replying to my own message . . . phone call with dealer led us to discover that the key (a key + fob combination) had inexplicably become de-programmed, and without the security code in the key, the engine turns off immediately after starting. I reprogrammed the key, (did this at home)and it was fixed. Also obtained a third (back-up spare) key+fob. Quite an expensive key at $138 !! But, it has the built-in security. Any copies of this key Ii.e. from a hardware store) will only be able to unlock the doors, will not start without the programmed integrated key+fob. Replies to this message: blkhemi (Jan 10, 2006 2:25 pm)
#13 of 310 Re: Brand new 06 Commndr, dropped dead [tom85] by blkhemi Jan 10, 2006 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: tom85 (Jan 09, 2006 10:29 pm) Glad to hear all is well now. That could've easily been a more major problem.
#14 of 310 New models by jeep1988 Jan 13, 2006 (12:02 pm)
I am always leary of completely new models no matter who makes them. The first year is when you always here of problems; that is the time when they work things out, the kinks you might say.
#15 of 310 Wind Noise by hotrod63 Jan 16, 2006 (9:09 am)
Bought my Commander Limited 4x4 in December 2005. No major problems thus far except an annoying wind sound in the cabin at speeds +60 mph. Has anyone else noticed the hissing sound, similar to the sound a partially opened window makes at high speeds? If so any remedies or something we have to live with? Replies to this message: jeepcmdr (Jan 16, 2006 5:42 pm) hotrod63 (Jan 17, 2006 7:38 pm) jeeptonkatoy (Jul 18, 2006 3:13 pm) and 1 more...
#16 of 310 Re: Wind Noise [hotrod63] by jeepcmdr Jan 16, 2006 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: hotrod63 (Jan 16, 2006 9:09 am) Check the roof rack crossbars - one or both might be installed backwards. I experienced severe windnoise at 60+ mph and kicked myself for not testing the Jeep at highway speeds. The salesman indicated that the crossbars might not be installed in the optimum location (the owners manual addresses this). On checking the crossbars I saw that rear crossbar was installed with the front facing rearward. There was a bright yellow sticker with arrow showing the correct orientation and embossed words on the front edge of the crossbar also indicating the correct orientation. I flipped the crossbar around and the windnoise problem was resolved. Replies to this message: hotrod63 (Jan 17, 2006 7:38 pm) jeeptonkatoy (Jul 18, 2006 3:13 pm) ed108 (Jul 20, 2006 10:20 am)
#17 of 310 Lights Too Bright for Other Drivers? by jeepcmdr Jan 16, 2006 (5:58 pm)
Adjust the headlight aiming by lowering the aim angle - a Torx T-20 screw is accessible via a small hole in a snap-off plastic panel above the headlights (the panel need not be removed to make the adjustment). A few clockwise turns should help, try aiming them at night against a wall or the back of a small car. Don't aim them too low or you won't have enough of the street illuminated (I made this mistake on my first adjustment). A small hex driver, perhaps 6 or 8 mm or smaller may also work.   I thought there might be a problem when I noticed that the light reflected from street signs appeared brighter (and more painful) than normal. Other car occupants were lit up when I stopped behind them and it was obvious the headlights were irritating them. Some oncoming traffic also flashed their brights. I had started driving with only the fog lights on to avoid problems but the aiming adjustment corrected the problem and I can now use the low-beams without blinding everyone around.   I found the solution on another website but can't find the site again to corroborate their solution so I'm posting my experience here.   I don't have the smartbeam headlights and my high beams were not on. This problem could cause a serious incident and if many other vehicles are affected this should be a TSB or perhaps a recall until the factory aims these correctly.
#18 of 310 Use the UConnect Without Reaching for the Rearview Mirror by jeepcmdr Jan 16, 2006 (6:05 pm)
The radio controls on the back of the steering wheel do double duty and supplement the UConnect Phone and Voice Command buttons on the rear view mirror.   I haven't found this in any manual yet and discovered this by accident.   Holding down the left radio control button on the back of the steering wheel for a couple of seconds will activate the UConnect "Phone" option (don't push the up or down but rather the raised portion directly in the center of the button).   On a lark I thought I'd see what would happen with the right button - yes, it activates the "Voice" command button and allows you to send numeric dial commands to voice mail, etc... (e.g. push the button, say "1 2 3 4 SEND" to send 1234 to the other phone/voicemail system.

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