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I have an 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Suddenly my power mirrors, windows and locks won't work. Any ideas?

gogators — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:53:41 GMT

interior lights stay on, nothing works on the driver's side power panel. none of the power buttons on the driver's side work. and the lights on the interior do not dim out like they should. i've checked all the fuses and all are good. just started happening. any help would be appreciated.

The tailgate open warning light comes on on my 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee even if I slam the door hard. Why is this?

jmw14 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:51:24 GMT

The warning light comes and stays on the dash when ignition is switched on. This may have contributed to a flat battery overnight. Cheers

Strange noise coming from my driver's side front wheel. Starts exactly 20 mph faster as speed increases. Jeep Grand Cherokee.

mclaxton — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:01:29 GMT

front drivers wheel. noise at 20 mph gets faster as speed increases, and slows as the car slows. no noise when you pull away untill i reach 20mph. have tried takeing it out of gear at speed and no differance, even tried rolling down hill in neutrall and sure enough 20 mph it started. sounds like something is rubbing on the tire not really a metalic sound. have checked visually underneath nothing is rubbing. thoughtof wheel bearing but from 20 mph and higher only i dont think so. any ideas please.

How can I tell if my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is RWD or 4WD?

sasen — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:07:16 GMT

I just purchased a used 2006 jeep grand cherokee and would like to make sure I actually purchased a 4WD, not a RWD vehicle.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 04. How do I use the 4x4 shifter? Did not come with an owner's manual.

plantsr — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:01:58 GMT

I just bought A 04 Grand Cherokee Laredo. It didn't come with owners manual. Everyone I ask tells me a different way to use the 4x4. Don't want to mess it up. Anyone have any info on how to shift from 2wd to 4? and when to do it? Thanks

Should I buy a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

katiem06 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:02:47 GMT

I'm looking at a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 85,000 miles on it. It's in great condition and looks awesome. My dad has told me jeeps are nothing but trouble and I will regret it and just be spending money on it constantly. Can you guys tell me if Jeeps really are just trouble and everything is going to crap out or if I'll be fine with it for like 3 years?? Thanks!

How do you get the hatch open on a 01 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Remote won't open it and there is no key hole.

f100 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:21:31 GMT

The release moter in the hatch does not seem to be working, it just clicks.

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Homelink transmitter. How to program?

stollardollar — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:32:37 GMT

need to program homelink transmitter

What other vehicle's parts cross references with a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

rook60 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:49:04 GMT

what other year or jeep model parts can i use if new or used

replaced the battery in jeep 2005 cherokee remote key,it doesn't work-is there a way to ulock door w/out horn honk

madamford — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:27:42 GMT

i replaced the battery (2005 jeep grand cherokee) when my remote unlock wouldn't work, now it still doesn't work, so when i unlock the driver door with the key, the alarm goes off...shouldn't i be able to unlock with the key? the nearby dealer says i need a new key--only 3 yrs old---which is $150, plus cutting the key, plus labor...any cheaper suggestions?

I have repaired the TPS and Coil pack in my 2004 Grand Cherokee and the check engine light keeps coming back on

rose14 — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:43:46 GMT

I have owned it for 3 months the check engine light came on and I had it checked. I replaced the TPS and the coil pack because those were the codes that came up. Now the check engine light is back on and it is reading undocumented code. What could this be? hELP VERY FRUSTRATED

Taking off lens cover of left tail lights. Have taken off both screws on it but something is still hanging on yet?

pnode — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:57:42 GMT

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Back tail light needs replaced. When I take off the two screws holding on the lens cover I still cannot disengage the light. I didn't want to do too much twisting on it. Do I have to turn it a certain angle to pop it off or is there another fastener I don't see???

I have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI-Anyone know the biggest tire size I can have (to get better gas mileage)

ebethann — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:18:08 GMT

I was asking my mechanic today if there was anything I could do to get better gas mileage and he said that bigger tires would help but he didn't know what the biggest tire size I could have would be...

cherokee 4.0 engine surge?

blurple_jeep — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:50:35 GMT

the motor runs but the idle surges from 400rpm to 1600 rpm and then proceeds to run for about 45 seconds to a minute and a half then dies out any ideas on what it could be?? ive changed throttle positioning sensor, plugs, and wires not sure what else to try.

1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L engine surge

blurple_jeep — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:28:59 GMT

the engine surges from 400rpm to 1600 rpm and then runs for 45 seconds to a minute and a half then dies right out. ive changed throttle positioning sensor, plugs, and wires. its been to a dealership, muffler shop and two automotives and they cant figure it out. dealership said change the head gasket but would that cause that?? i dont think ti would but maybe...

2000 Jeep grand cherokee passenger side blows cold air all the time How can if fix it?

moto3 — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:57:01 GMT

The heater in my 2000 grand cherokee limited blows cold air while the heater on the driver side blows warm air regardless of any change in the settings on the dash

1989 Jeep Cherokee. Need to know how to hook up heater hoses. Hoses have been cut. Thanks.

jeepjeep2 — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:26:02 GMT

4WD, 4.0 engine. Anyone have a manual showing how to hook up the hoses or know of an online site that might show that info......sure need the heater working..gets mighty cold on the way to work and home. Thanks.

How do I remove the radiator from a 1995 Grand Jeep Cherokee in order to replace the water pump?

marcuspowell84 — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:31:08 GMT

I need to replace the water pump on my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I have the directions on how to do that, but I do not know how to remove the radiator.

Just purchased '04 Jeep G.C.. trans. overrides dur'g. braking. Fix was new fluid & filt. not sure this is right.

corsair2 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:18:24 GMT

dealer claimed trns. fld. was overfilled. car had 28k mileage. can still sense tendency of trans to override. does this year trans have a history of repairs at this low mileage?

Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical failure on driver door panel

meeker93 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:31:21 GMT

I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. My interior lights will not turn off, also none of the electrical seems to work on the driver side door, power window, locks etc. Where do I start to trouble shoot? could this have anything to do with the fact that i recently had a remote car stater installed? THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

after tune up 97 jeep gc is still missfiring I replaced o2sens, temp col sen, crank &cam sen ?

kougrhuntr — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:42:11 GMT

I also replaced the pnp switch, ignition coil and the cat. converter, (after only 1 month of use it had plugged up) The obd keeps reading to replace coil after being cleared. what am I missing?

My Jeep grand cherokee i bought 2 weeks is making a loud clicking noise, what could this be?

jessies_mom — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:55:19 GMT

I just bought a 2001 JGCL and recently it statrted making a loud clicking noise- sound like it is coming form underneath the car- there is also a low clicking noise that sound like it could be coming from the engine. What could this be? Has anyone else had these kind of problems with this vehicle? Also when I step on the brakes at high speeds the car vibrates, I think this might be the rotors. I hope I did nto make a bad decision with this car, Any advice would be appreciated.

I have a 2006 jeep cherokee I am currently having problems with interior light in the over head consoles.

jungle2 — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:20:30 GMT

The interior lights, overhead consoles, back seat passenger and trunk lights stays on and runs my battery down leaving me to jump start the engine. I often have to close the trunk real hard then the back seat passenger light and the trunk light goes off leaving the front overhead console lights on. Have anyone experience this type of problem.

Jeep Grand Cherokee automatic door locks

biceman113 — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:03:07 GMT

I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The doors automatically lock at 15mph. The owner's manual says that this feature can be disabled, but doesn't tell how to do it. Does anyone know how to do this?

94 Grand Cherokee, 5.2 V8, This morning would crank but not start!

reddog28081 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:39:26 GMT

Just purchased this vehicle 2 days ago, ran great! This morning it cranked but would not start. has about half a tank of gas, pulled plug wire, is getting a spark. Did the on off on off on and the only code was the 55 code. Where do I start?

2001 Grand Cherokee does not have low beam lights. Dealer said body control module needed. How easy to install?

dsnyder — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:49:02 GMT

I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Both low beam lights stopped working. High beams still work. Dealer diagnosed as faulty body control module. At an installed cost of $900 which included the diagnostic, I will probably obtain a used body control module that I've located. Is it easy to install?

I'm desperate to buy a replacement flasher relay (part no.56007243) for my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee

benbutler — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:28:56 GMT

1995 grand cherokee flasher relay ...

how do i replace the lift struts for the tailgate on a '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Detailed instruction please

tpjdkriley — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:19:38 GMT

how do i replace the air-charged cylinders for the tailgate on a '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee? removal of the pin on the upper attachment has me stumped. detailed instruction would be appreciated. thanks

Hi to all. I have a 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. My idle dropped to 0 from 8 and unless I keep my foot on gas pedal it will stall. Any ideas?

gbish — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:59:44 GMT

ok this jgc is a 93 was running good and last Friday the wife had it and it wouldn't keep running the idle went from 8 to 0 unless i keep my foot on the gas any ideas could it be the idle air control valve???????

What size tire can I put on a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 2 inch lift kit

pd88_rise — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:20:35 GMT

the that are on there now are p245/70 r16. I would like to know the tire size in inches

Jeep Grand Cherokee 50 amp fuse under the hood is marked mux/t tow, what does the mux stand for and what does this circuit control?

classart — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:49:35 GMT

98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a 5.2 we traced a power draw back to a fuse under the hood that is marked mux/t tow, of corse the t tow is for the factory tow package but what does mux stand for and what is being controlled on this circuit?

Condensation caused by idling causing Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission filter to fall off after 55000 miles?

4hobo — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:13:22 GMT

Service adviser informed me transmission failure to function, was caused due to the transmission filter dropping off. Service adviser informed me Transmission filter dropped off due to condensation water caught in filter,causing filter to be to heavy to be retained in place by the filter retainment items. Service adviser informed me Condensation water in transmission caused by idling of engine in cold weather (Alaska). Trans failure was at 55,000 miles on a 2005 jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7. Owners manual states first trans service is at 60,000 miles. Service adviser informed me that this has happened often in cold weather locations and is the consumers fault and not a defect of the product.. No where in the owners manual have I found this story or Jeep/Chrysler formulas to convert idle time to service mile equivalence's .. Looking for factory conversion formula's ?

Brake lights for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

sabrinabianca — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:36:51 GMT

I own a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (Special Edition). When i brake with my all my lights on, the brake light on the driver side goes out. I tried to change the bulb and it did the same thing. When removing the bulb it did look burned out? Not sure what to do? Someone at Jeep suggested changing out the whole light piece all together but seems extreme because only one little light malfunctioning.?

How do you stop the squeaking coming from the front wheels on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

emt2 — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:37:05 GMT

I just changed the front brakes pads on my 95 JGC about 3 weeks ago. As of 2 days ago a loud squeaking noise has been coming from the front wheels. The squeak comes not when I step on the brakes but when the jeep is about to come to a stop. I've replaced the brakes many times before but never ended up with the squeaky problem. Any suggestions? thanx EMT2

I have an 04 Jeep Cherokee Laredo and the remote for the door locks does not work right, can you help?

ericadc2 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:54:17 GMT

The remote only wants to work when you are right up at the doors. When I am away from the vehicle, even standing behind it, the remote does not want to work. I have changed the batteries in both remotes and it still does the same with both of the remotes. Is there a sensor or something that I can replace so that it will work properly?

How much does a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee weigh?

bonnies — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:16:45 GMT

just a standard jeep grand cherokee, not wrecked, nothing added, all parts and peices there.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7 idle issue

boolulu — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:56:57 GMT

Idles down to about 300-400 rpm's starts shaking very badly until it almost shuts off even dims the interior lights and then flies back up to 1000 rpm's and levels back to 600 where it is supposed to be. Only does this when sitting(for instance at a stop light or parking in the driveway). Any suggestions?

My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 64k miles and a 4.7L engine. Now the cylinders in top of engine are bad. Advice?

jeepster14 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:37:11 GMT

The car is regularly serviced. It has just over 64,000 miles. It began running rough a few days ago. The car has only been serviced by licensed Jeep repair clinics. Informed the cylinders in the top part of the engine need to be replaced. I have had few problems with the Jeep and it has not even reached a 100k miles. Is this problem unusual for an engine of this kind. Need advice on how to proceed. Told this could cost $5,000. Jeep is no longer under warranty. Unbelievable.

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with 106K miles won't start one day, then starts right up the next day.

josterma — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:03:49 GMT

We have a 2001 GC with 106k miles. About 2 months ago, during a cold evening, it refused to start (lights, dashboard, etc worked just fine). We tried to jump it and it didn't help. We had it towed into a reputable mechanic and it started right up for them the next morning and they found no problems. It's worked for 2 months just fine and yesterday the same thing repeated itself. Not starting, let it sit for 1 day, and it started up today just fine. Please advise on what the issue may be and what next steps you would recommend.

Thanks!
Jeff

Part #2. My 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ won't start. I have tried almost everything. Can you help?

wjrecker — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:14:59 GMT

Hi there I have a 99 Grand Cherokee 4.0 4X4 im having electrical problems, at this point getting dispread for help. My suv wont start I tried most things I can think of, and still it wont start this is what I have checked, all the fuses are ok, the transponder key and the immobilizer its ok, crankshaft sensor its ok, i but a new computer I tooth that the old one had a problem and change it (I STILL HAVE MY OLD ONE) but it doesn’t star with nether of them, checked the alarm its ok to, i connected a computer error code and it doesn’t read the computers it says error connection, then they connected the computer from the dealership *(broth a guy with the computer) and it only said that the computer indicated the PCM and that he cud not read the computer the guy told me that probably had a short or had a cable cut and to check all the cable going to the computer because there’s no communication with the computer and the other sensors and I have don it a everything is OK all cables are good, the hood fuse box has current from the battery I took apart the fuse box and checked all the wiring and its ok, but I don’t have current loop in the injectors, PCM, And in my dash cluster the indicators don’t go up it doesn’t indicate anything, the voltage on the battery is dead, the oil pressure doesn’t go up and the gas gage doesn’t indicate anything and I added 6 gallons off gas with a gas tank and it doesn’t indicate anything it has power because you can see the ODO and when you turn on the key the lights turn on, engine light, cruse control, transponder key, ABS, seat belt etc turn on. I don’t know what cud it be has any body had a similar problem does any body have suggestions or helping data??? Appreciated a lot
Isaac

Hi guys, blower fan on my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd has stopped, fuse is ok?

horse2 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:12:09 GMT

What to check?

Problem with a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, starts and runs for 2 - 3 minutes and dies, shuts off, mechanic says fuel pump

puertov — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:34:36 GMT

Had a problem with the security last week, now the car dies out, was running fine and then it keeps shutting itself off. Is this a security issue or could it be the security system messing up?

I have a 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The heater/ac selector only blows air out the defroster vent. What is the cure/cost to repair?

kite1 — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:53:21 GMT

he 94'JGC heat selector in spite of the position you put it would only blow air out through the defroster vent and nothing comes out of the dash or floor vent. I don't hear the usual air sound when changing positions on the control knob. Could this be a hint of what the problem is?

On other sites the problem could be either vacuum hoses/(usally associated with the cruise control not working) or by turning the heat selector switch back and forth or by hitting it. Is there another possiblity? Up until yesterday it worked fine.

Could it be a blocked vacuum hose/bad heater control switch? Is there a valve in the vacuum line that could have failed.Thanks in advance for any advise.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 1997 Master Cylinder Question.

2tinker — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:13:19 GMT

Can I buy a rebuild kit for a 1997 JGC master Cylinder? Where? Or, Do I have to buy a new Master Cylinder?

Does anyone have a repair CD for a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo?

repair3 — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:53:54 GMT

I've been trying to put a air vent in my dash, because my other broke. If anyone have any information on how to do this, anything would help.

I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2 v8. I am having intermittent starting problems.

66phil — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:23:22 GMT

I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2 v8. I am having intermittent starting problems. When operating normally, it starts right up, doesn't miss and runs perfect. I will start up almost immediately. Then every couple days, it won't start. It will turn over strongly, but just not fire ? This will almost always happen after it has been running. If I leave it for 20 min- half hour, it will start right up ?? In the morning, it always starts fine and will start normally for several days. Then I will run an errand, come out to start me car, and it just turns over. I leave it for 30 min or so, and it starts immediately? My car has 130,000 miles and it has just had new o2 sensors, an new convertor and muffler, and new plugs. Any ideas guys. Someone suggsted it was the crankshaft position sensor ? Any help appriciated . Thanks

Anybody having trouble with their 07 Jeep Grand Cherokee idle issue?

curtman7 — Sun, 25 May 2008 21:39:44 GMT

When your at a stop it happens but when your gasing it its fine

Just bought 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Turn signal works at times, doesn't work others. Fuse is fine. Any ideas?

dornduff — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:31:08 GMT

I just purchased a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. The turn signals work sometimes, and other times they do not. All other electrical functions are fine. I have checked the fuse, and it's fine, as well. Any ideas?

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Will the front brake rotors come off without removing the wheel bearing?

mypepsione — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:30:55 GMT

i want to get some cross drilled rotors and i would like to do it myself.any help?

I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee that whistles at 40mph plus and disappears at 35mph.

12marzb — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:10:04 GMT

When driving my Jeep GC 2000, after about 30+ miles driven, a whistling/high pitch sound starts from the front of the vehicle, sounds like it is on the left drivers side. When the vehicle drops below 35mph the sound goes away. It also seems to start sooner if the outside temperature is 70 or warmer.