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#318 of 1886 Any help? by mgaines

Jun 03, 2006 (9:42 pm)

Took my Jeep (2005 Wrangler, Auto.) to the dealer due to the check engine light coming on. I would bog down around 4.5 rpm under load( usually going up a grade/hill) took them a week but I got it back yesterday. They replaced the cam shaft, so far it's gravy however now if I shift into reverse it dies and my a/c only blows out the defrost vents ( really sucks average temp where I live is 100 deg. + and it's getting hot now) so any suggestions would be appreciated. I would like to know if I would be able to do any of the work myself, I wasn't very impressed with the "service" from the local service dept. Thanks again.

#319 of 1886 Re: gas mileage [wheelsdown] by div2

Jun 04, 2006 (7:17 am)

Replying to: wheelsdown (Jun 02, 2006 9:36 pm)
Thing they did to get the gas mileage is so dumb I can't even think of anything to say about it.
 
You've got that right; what a bunch of morons. I bet those imbeciles measure precipitation by weighing a pile of dirt before and after a rain shower...

#320 of 1886 Re: Any help? [mgaines] by mac24

Jun 04, 2006 (7:43 am)

Replying to: mgaines (Jun 03, 2006 9:42 pm)
......however now if I shift into reverse it dies and my a/c only blows out the defrost vents........
 
I'll take a chance and assume that the a/c isn't a problem only in reverse.
 
It sounds like a vacuum problem, as they shouldn't have been anywhere near the HVAC unit to replace the camshaft. Could be a damaged vac hose, or one improperly replaced. (Vacuum actuators are used to control the airflow direction doors in the HVAC unit).
 
As for dying in reverse, it could be connected with the aforementioned leak, or it could be other things. It's possible that you'll have fault codes which will help with the diagnosis, and you can that checked out at Autozone for free.
 
Unless you can spot a loose vacuum hose under the hood, I'd let the dealer take care of it to preserve your warranty coverage. If he messes up it's Jeep's problem, if you mess up it's yours!

#321 of 1886 Re: gas mileage [glassgirl] by mac24

Jun 04, 2006 (7:47 am)

Replying to: glassgirl (Jun 02, 2006 3:29 pm)
I was going to say "Words fail me!", but they don't............I just can't say them here!
 
RUN, as fast as you can to another dealer.

#322 of 1886 Re: gas mileage [div2] by tidester

Jun 04, 2006 (10:31 am)

Replying to: div2 (Jun 04, 2006 7:17 am)
I bet those imbeciles measure precipitation by weighing a pile of dirt before and after a rain shower...
 
That would require some thought. It's more likely they would just count the number of turkeys looking up with their mouths open.
 
tidester, host

#323 of 1886 Re: gas mileage [tidester] by div2

Jun 04, 2006 (4:37 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Jun 04, 2006 10:31 am)
That would require some thought. It's more likely they would just count the number of turkeys looking up with their mouths open.
 
Good point! LOL!!!

#324 of 1886 99 Wrangler Sahara Transmission Problem by mmitsch

Jun 06, 2006 (6:42 pm)

I was driving home tonight and when I went to change grears I lost tension in the clutch pedal and couldn't change gears. I managed to get the Jeep home by shutting the engine off, manually changing to 2nd, and then starting the Jeep up and going (couldn't change while running). Anybody ever had this happen? Any clues as to what might be wrong or what I should check? It's a 99 Sahara with a 4.0l 6 cyl. and 5 speed transmission.
 
Let me know.
 
Thanks!
 
Mike

#325 of 1886 Re: 99 Wrangler Sahara Transmission Problem [mmitsch] by mac24

Jun 07, 2006 (6:23 am)

Replying to: mmitsch (Jun 06, 2006 6:42 pm)
Sounds like a failure of the clutch hydraulics, though it could be something as simple as the pedal becoming disconnected from the master cylinder. It's unlikely to be the clutch itself as it wasn't slipping at all. Shouldn't be too expensive to fix.

#326 of 1886 Re: 99 Wrangler Sahara Transmission Problem [mac24] by mmitsch

Jun 07, 2006 (9:16 pm)

Replying to: mac24 (Jun 07, 2006 6:23 am)
Thanks for the response! Do you have any schematic or know a site where I can get a diagram or drawing of what and where I check for the pedal connections. I am unsure of hydraulics, but the feel of the problem when it happened is like a cable broke.
 
At any rate, I really appreciate you help and kind response!
 
Mike

#327 of 1886 Re: 99 Wrangler Sahara Transmission Problem [mmitsch] by mac24

Jun 08, 2006 (8:09 am)

Replying to: mmitsch (Jun 07, 2006 9:16 pm)
Can't post a '.pdf' here, which would be needed to show the diagrams, but you can get access to the full Factory Workshop Manual online for a year for $25 from AllData.
 
Here's how the FSM describes the hydraulics:
 
"HYDRAULIC LINKAGE COMPONENTS
The hydraulic linkage consists of a clutch master
cylinder with integral reservoir, a clutch slave cylinder
and an interconnecting fluid line.
The clutch master cylinder push rod is connected
to the clutch pedal. The slave cylinder push rod is
connected to the clutch release fork. The master cylinder
is mounted on the driver side of the dash panel
adjacent to the brake master cylinder and booster
assembly. This positioning is similar for both left and
right hand drive models."
 
First check is to remove the master cylinder cap and see if you've lost fluid.

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