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#1733 of 1886 2006 Jeep Wrangler X Any Problems by skyking49

Mar 23, 2010 (3:12 pm)

I have a Jeep Wrangler X with only 24,000 mi. on it. The only problems I have had with it so far is badly warped rotors that I noticed the day I drove it off the lot. They fixed it but after if was out of warranty I had a similar problem that I had to pay for. No problems with it since but I have not put very many mi. on it. I was just wondering if those that own 2006 Wranglers with more mi. on it then I have, have had any problems that I should look for down the road.? I also notice that the windshield seems like it is easily chipped. I have two cracks, one on the drivers side and one on the bottom of the drivers side. Both happened while driving on the highway and a car and or truck kicked up a pebble that hit it. I am 60 and never had this happen to any of my other vehicles that I have owned over the years. Are they fragile or what? One would think that since many take them off-road and its likely a rock will hit it, the windshield would hold up better. Just my opinion.

#1734 of 1886 Instrument panel not illuminating by mikefattire

May 01, 2010 (3:59 pm)

I have a '03 Wrangler and apparently the rear wiper switch was broken. When I pressed it, my dashboard lights including the light in my gear box shorted out immediately. My gauges, turn-signals and other misc. items on the instrument panel still illuminate (i.e. symbol indicating brights are on). I checked and double-checked all the fuses and everything looked ok. I just got back from the dealer and they said the rear wiper switch caused a short circuit in instrument panel cluster and for $900 (+ labor) they can replace the entire instrument panel I would have thought a fuse would pop before the instrument panel short circuit. Does anyone have any other knowledge / experience of this happening? Thanks and happy trails.

#1735 of 1886 Re: Instrument panel not illuminating [mikefattire] by mac24

May 02, 2010 (8:11 am)

Replying to: mikefattire (May 01, 2010 3:59 pm)
Does anyone have any other knowledge / experience of this happening?
 
No, although I'm sure it must happen occasionally; and you're correct, it's not a fused circuit.
 
My first choice would be to look at the circuit board and see if it was something obvious and easy to repair (or have repaired), like a blown circuit ribbon that could easily be soldered.
 
Next, I would consider fitting a used instrument cluster (which must be from an '03).
There's one on eBay at the moment for $200.
If that option wasn't available to me I'd purchase a new cluster from one of the many online Mopar dealers. It's part # 56047016AB and seems to sell for around $580.
 
Finally, if you tell your current dealer that's what you're going to do he may also sell you the cluster at a competitive price.........and of course you need to replace that faulty switch (part #56007249 / MSRP $21.00).

#1736 of 1886 Re: Instrument panel not illuminating [mac24] by rlm4

May 02, 2010 (8:58 am)

Replying to: mac24 (May 02, 2010 8:11 am)
Well, after much worry, I made a fist, and hit the top part of the instrument panel. Not hard enough to hurt your hand. I am a woman, so start easy, then just try it. It worked for me and something I have to do periodically. I will be driving down the road and every gauge on panel goes suddenly off. ... Oh by way, the gas gauge is not to be trusted. Count your mileage and fill up with gas by that. Also put it in shop to fix low air flow through vents. They could not find anything wrong with it as in the vents being obstructed. So in cold weather, it doesn't get warm for about 10 to 15 minutes and even then I have to dress warm.

#1737 of 1886 '01 WRANGLER 4.0 / MAN. MASTER CYL. & SLAVE PROBLEM by hswintek

May 03, 2010 (3:49 pm)

MECHANIC INSTALLED A NEW OEM MASTER CYL. & SLAVE WITH LINE AND JEEP RAN FINE ON 1ST. TEST DRIVE. 2ND TEST DRIVE CLUTCH WOULD'T DISENGAGE.
 
ANY HELP ON THIS --- WE ARE STUMPED ??????????
 
IF THERE IS NO AIR IN THE LINE ------ WHAT SHOULD WE CHECK NEXT ?? ONLY 93K MI. AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS ????
 
THANKS

#1738 of 1886 Re: Instrument panel not illuminating [rlm4] by erickpl

May 04, 2010 (6:24 am)

Replying to: rlm4 (May 02, 2010 8:58 am)
A better way is to remove the black plastic around the cluster, remove it, then clean the contacts with a qtip and rubbing alcohol. Apply some dielectric grease to keep good contact and reinstall. Some have mentioned that giving the pins a slight twist will help ensure a better connection too.
 
I have cleaned my pins exactly once on my 97 and I've had NO problems, other than the gas gauge going up/down, but that is due to the sending unit in the tank itself. I'm too lazy to worry about that - it's correct 95% of the time.
 
-Paul

#1739 of 1886 Re: '01 WRANGLER 4.0 / MAN. MASTER CYL. & SLAVE PROBLEM [hswintek] by mac24

May 04, 2010 (7:35 am)

Replying to: hswintek (May 03, 2010 3:49 pm)
MECHANIC INSTALLED A NEW OEM MASTER CYL. & SLAVE WITH LINE AND JEEP RAN FINE ON 1ST. TEST DRIVE. 2ND TEST DRIVE CLUTCH WOULD'T DISENGAGE.
 
Please don't SHOUT!
 
You could check that the pedal still engages the master cylinder push rod, and that the slave cylinder is still properly located and connected to the release fork.
 
However, personally I'd take it back to the mechanic to let him take care of it.

#1740 of 1886 Re: Instrument panel not illuminating [mac24] by mikefattire

May 04, 2010 (7:33 pm)

Replying to: mac24 (May 02, 2010 8:11 am)
Thanks for the info!! I found an auto electronic specialist in the area and they are going to diagnose the problem and at the very least give me a second opinion. If I need a new cluster, I will try negotiating the retail price down to something more economical. Thanks again.

#1741 of 1886 1997 Jeep won't start by newjeepowner1

May 08, 2010 (2:54 pm)

I have a 1997 Jeep Wrangler with a 2.5L engine. It was running great but recently would not start. The engine turns over but acted as if not getting fuel. When I cleaned and pressed down on the fuel pump fuse, the engine caught and was able to drive it. Now when I try to start even while applying downward pressure on the fuel pump fuse, the engine starts and immediately dies. The engine will only catch if pressing down on the fuse and if NOT depressing the gas pedal. As soon as I try to give it gas after the engine starts it just dies faster.

#1742 of 1886 Re: 1997 Jeep won't start [newjeepowner1] by erickpl

May 10, 2010 (6:51 am)

Replying to: newjeepowner1 (May 08, 2010 2:54 pm)
Any codes being thrown? I had a problem with my 97 2.5L and it was the throttle position sensor (had something to do with the huge mud puddles I was driving through that weekend). Other than that, perhaps take out the FP fuse/relay and make sure all is clean and making good contact.
 
-Paul

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