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#3 of 12 Re: 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD Possible Problem [jayrider] by siberia Feb 03, 2007 (7:11 am)
Replying to: jayrider (Jan 22, 2007 6:29 am) I suspect that the internal shift mechanism is spring loaded so that the operator can move the lever when sitting still or moving but the actual shift is not made until the vehicle is moving and the parts line up. When shifting out of 4wd while moving the actual shift does not occur until the parts are unloaded and line up. Replies to this message: caribou1 (Feb 03, 2007 1:18 pm) siberia (Feb 05, 2007 5:00 am)
#4 of 12 Re: 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD Possible Problem [siberia] by caribou1 Feb 03, 2007 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: siberia (Feb 03, 2007 7:11 am) Spring loaded shifting is one thing, but what I found out at my own expense is that the truck has to move forward to engage in a new position (combination) of the high range. Here is my case: I need to drive backwards on an icy slope to park in my driveway. It's a 25% slope with ice on one side and asphalt on the other side. If I don't engage 4WD Part time before approaching home (on the street), I can't stop the truck while backing up and going downhill on ice. The ABS is dangerous in this case because when the truck looses trajectory it's practically impossible to get it moving in the opposite direction (going upwards) in 2wd and give it enough time to engage the transfer case differential. It will keep sliding sideways until it hits a wall Conclusion: Whoever foresees using 4WD Part Time to leave a tricky parking spot should engage the transmission before stopping the vehicle. The risk of engaging 4WD after the event (snowfall) is digging into the ground with the rear axel before the front wheels start spinning. Replies to this message: siberia (Feb 05, 2007 5:00 am)
#5 of 12 Re: 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD Possible Problem [caribou1] by siberia Feb 05, 2007 (5:00 am)
Replying to: caribou1 (Feb 03, 2007 1:18 pm) Caribou1, the spring loaded shift was an explanation not an instruction.   What you articulate is why many owners of other brands of older 4wd's installed manual locking front hubs. They would lock in the front hubs at the beginning of winter or before a snow storm so that when 4wd was engaged there was no delay in front lock-up. You have also identified the main reason why many high-tech high cost-suvs are useless in some situations such as a steep slick driveway. The suv's that rely on sensing differential motion between the front and the rear can be already spinning on one axle (usually the front) when the second axle is engaged (usually the back) and the second axle starts spinning also. Hence, the vehicle does not move.   The Liberty front axles are fixed to the hubs so no delay at that point. However, we ended up with a transfer case that creates the delay. With a little fore thought...
#6 of 12 Mind Boggled by epping Apr 26, 2008 (12:22 pm)
I have a 2007 Jeep Liberty. Problem #1. When I turn on the heat I get this burnt oil smell. It only does it when its warm but it's still annoying. Problem #2 This winter was hard I know but I'm extremely anal retentive about keeping it clean, why is the paint rusting allready. The dealorship said theres nothing they can do for me and I'm pissed. It only has 3000 miles on it and I just bought it last summer. Any advice Replies to this message: wittsend (May 04, 2008 10:20 pm)
#7 of 12 Re: 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD Possible Problem [kobe8rice41] by wittsend May 04, 2008 (10:15 pm)
Replying to: kobe8rice41 (Jan 16, 2007 10:03 pm) You will find this problem in most 4X4 vehicles with a short wheel base. When the front wheels are locked together the inside (of the turn) wheel has to turn faster than the outside. Thus causing a slipping of the outside wheel sideways, and pushing outward with the inside wheel. In a nut shell they are fighting each other because of different turning radius'.
#8 of 12 Re: Mind Boggled [epping] by wittsend May 04, 2008 (10:20 pm)
Replying to: epping (Apr 26, 2008 12:22 pm) If the dealer is telling you there is nothing they can do then ask them: When the next date is for the manufactures district representative to appear at the the dealership and you want an appointment to talk with him/her.
#9 of 12 2005 jeep liberty wont start by moparcrazy Apr 19, 2009 (8:43 pm)
i have a 2005 jeep liberty that wont start,i turned it off for about 30 min went to start it again and nothing, like it had a dead Battery so i bought a new Battery and still the same thing,everything else works fine just the engine wont crank over ?? Replies to this message: caribou1 (Apr 20, 2009 9:23 am)
#10 of 12 Re: 2005 jeep liberty wont start [moparcrazy] by caribou1 Apr 20, 2009 (9:23 am)
Replying to: moparcrazy (Apr 19, 2009 8:43 pm) Try to 'tap' the starter motor with a piece of wood where the large cable is connected (there is no risk with wood). You may have a dirty contact in the solenoid/relay or one of the brushes from the motor can stick along it's slide/holder. If your lights don't dim when you try to start this means power doesn't reach the motor, and you're battery is fine.

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