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Newcomer to Jeep Grand Cherokee

9 messages,  Last post on Sep 26, 2010 at 6:02 PM

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#8 of 9 2001 jeep grand cherokee wont stay running by mandalore1701

Sep 26, 2010 (4:51 pm)

i have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. my battery went dead and we jumped it. it will turn over but wont fire. i hear the fuel pump coming on. so its getting fuel. if i push the accelerator and try starting it it will start but as soon as i let off the pedal it dies immediately. can someone help? of course the warranty expired last month.

#9 of 9 Re: New comer to JGC [lucer105] by jeepers19

Sep 26, 2010 (6:02 pm)

Replying to: lucer105 (Sep 26, 2010 4:10 pm)
Does the dealership offer any type of warranty with it? The older JCG's (97, 98, 99) were very reliable vehicles, but the newer models are suffering from the poor workmanship that has been evident in all Chrysler vehicles during the past decade. A check engine light could be something as simple as the oxygen sensor, fuel pressure sending unit sensor, speed sensor, etc, these trucks are loaded with all sorts of sensors nowadays. The concensus among most Jeep owners I have seen is that if the Jeep makes it to 100,000 miles before electrical issues start rearing their ugly head, then it is a solid vehicle and you will probably enjoy it for many years to come. Of course you have to be aware that when you buy a vehicle with such high mileage on it, chances are that the big repairs are just around the bend, but if you are getting an execellent deal on the price, then it might be worth it, if you are mechanically inclined and can do some of the work yourself. Honestly, as much as I love my truck, if I were to buy another vehicle today, it would not be JGC, and if I were to buy something with such high mileage on it, I would look for a Toyota, Chevy, Nissan, or Honda SUV instead. All that said, if you love the truck and it seems solid and you go into it having done some research (as you have), and are aware of the possible issues ahead, then you'll be happy with the truck. Test drive it some more, get on the highway with it, make sure it doesn't stall on you or ride differently over 55mph. And you know, everything is fixable if you have the time and money, and you will get lots of help from Jeep owners and enthusiasts in these forums if your future Jeep starts giving you headaches. Also make sure your local Jeep dealership has a reliable service department or that you have a mechanic available that you can trust, because Chrysler will try to stick it to you everytime you take the vehicle in for anything. Even when half the time they "can't duplicate the problem, so can't fix it", but yet they still charge you the $120 diagnostic fee every time. To answer your last question, the electrical issues are definitely more prevalent with Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep than with other brands, specially on the newer vehicles, it appears to be a combination of design flow, bad placement of PCM card, defective wiring harnesses, and using a decade old PCM card design that should have been scrapped long ago.

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