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209 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 5:00 PM
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Replying to: bovee (Feb 15, 2009 6:51 pm) I am a little surprised the mechanic didn't pick up on any of this (electrical, fuel pump, sending unit, etc.) if starting it is such a problem. Perhaps a new mechanic would be helpful? tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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I have a '97 JC/XJ that I bought used. Ive had it since early '01, all power options. Its always had electrical problems. Im thinking it might have something to do with the remote start the previous owner installed... First off, sometimes, most times actually, when I roll down the rear window on the driver side, the locks trigger. And then I cannot lock the car without doing so manually for a undetermined amount of time. Also, sometimes the car simply will not start, after I drive it for any length of time. Put the key in and the dash comes alive, but the engine wont turn over. I have to wait anywhere between 5-15 minutes typically for the engine to start. Doesn't matter if I take the key out or anything. Seems like the computer needs to reset? Ive asked various mechanics and they all have no idea. Ive never had the money to hunt down the problem... |
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Bought a 2004 JGCL last August. Figured I would get something newer so my vehicle wouldn't nickel and dime me to death. Sadly mistaken. 3 weeks ago I had to have the Throttle Position Sensor replaced, after doing some research this seems to be a common problem. (rough idle, rpm fluctuations in cruise control, high idle at startup regardless of engine temp.) I had some electrical problems. My radio quit working intermittently. I had to mess with rear driver side window button to get power to the radio. Last night driver side windows would not work. This morning none of the windows will work, instrument panel light cluster is lit up like a Christmas tree, fuel gauge, speedometer, tach does not work. I think that it is a problem that has to do with a short and moisture in door panel. This issue happens mostly after rain or if there is a melt from the winter. Does anyone know if there were any recalls? This seems to be a common problem. |
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I got a 94 Jeep grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 6cyl. automatic. not a 4x4.. it just started to sputter recently; then die. i'm able to turn it over again and it will be fine for a day or so. I checked the fuel pump by disconnecting the the lines from the inline filter. turned it on the on position yes pump was fine .however i did change the filter it was there and disconnected and only 12 bucks ....why not. Worked for another day and a half. started the same thing...... was acting like it was running out of gas bucking and what not. i popped the hood then i got a better idea of the prob. ...the engine stalled then i started to hear shocking like something was arching somewhere. i ran around to turn off the car and my tachometer was jumping like crazy from 0 - 6,000 rpm + up and down in variation. i cleaned my posts and dis cap. it seemed to be fine for about 8 miles and started again. please do you know what this is? i'm up for options and ready to get dirty. please help? 
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Ok. I went out and bought a used 85 JGC with a 95 4.0L transplanted into it for 700.00 bucks, solid as a rock, no leaks, runs, drips, or errors. Simple, eh? Nope. Apparently the previous owner was committed to a local "sanity re-establishment facility" due to the Jeeps proclivity to eat batteries. As far as I've been told he managed to ascertain that there was some sort of voltage leak but could not narrow it down to which system the gremlin had taken refuge. At that point, he ripped out most of his cranial skin with his hair and subsequently had to be sedated and rushed to a doctor. Witnesses were heard to say that there were muted cries of "Only in a Jeep? ONLY IN A JEEP?" emanating from the back of the ambulance. So I put it to you, dear readers; where do I start looking?
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Replying to: frumunda (Feb 24, 2009 8:29 pm) And now for something COMPLETELY different...so the power lead to the main fuse/relay assembly underhood seems to be the area of suspicion. I did the ye old "remove a lead" method to see if I could elicit a spark, and VIOLA'! a flash of energy. So its somewhere within there. The search continues... |
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| I'm having a problem with the window and door lock controls on the driver's door of my 04 Grand Cherokee. My remote unlocks all of my doors except for the drivers door and none of the windows will roll down. The doors do not lock when I hit 15 mph and the interior lights stay on the entire time the vehicle is on. They eventually dim out when I turn the vehicle off and lock it, but it's taking a lot longer for them to turn off than usual. I've checked the fuses inside and under the hood and all looks well. everything else in the vehicle seems to be working fine. Any ideas? | |
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Replying to: anthnycarr (Feb 26, 2009 4:31 am) Although...it also could be the ECM. Sometimes those damned things act up after a rain or if ANY moisture gets in them at all. I've pulled a few where the carpet and surrounding areas were bone dry and yet the ECM showed signs of moisture damaging and shorting. I'd have your local dealer put the ECm on a SOLUS device and check it out. Thats my opinion, though...ain't worth much...LOL
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I have a 97 JGC orvis and im having a weird problem. The dimmer used to flicker making the dash lights and fog lights flicker on and off. Last night I took the panel off and amazingly the flickering stopped when I removed the top left screw on the panel. Since that was the first screw I took off and it started up as normal again I put everything back together without having to take the actual control box off. The car started up fine this morning I drove to the store and when I got back in and tried to start it up, it turned on and stalled. Then I had absolutely no power and a ticking noise was happening under the passenger side glove box area. I tried turning the key several times and as I did that the ticking stopped but nothing else would happen. I could not control the windows, the door locks, nothing. Then I took the keys out, opened the door and that ticking started again. After about 15 min of trying I opened up the door and tried to see if the headlights would turn on. They didn’t but as I was walking to get back into the car the interior lights were on and the car was dinging because the lights were on. I tried to start it again, the car was in park and it would turn over and start but as soon as the rpm needle dropped back down from the sec. it started it would shut off. I turned the key half way and put it in neutral then started it. The truck started right up and stayed on, i threw it in reverse and drove away with no problem. It hasn’t happened again. Does anyone know what this could be? I don’t think it is the battery im guessing it is more of an electrical problem or a short. Thank you in advance for your time and help, it is much appreciated.
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