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This problem has been "fixed" several times by two different Jeep/Chrysler dealers over the past couple of years. They say it's a cylinder misfire, and repace all the spark plugs, do a "carbon blast" to clear out the engine, and the problem goes away ..... for about half a year. I'm fed up with it. One service manager said it might need a valve job at $1,000, but I figured they were just trying things out at my expense. Jeep/Chrysler service just doesn't seem to know much about this problem or how to permanently eliminate it.
I'd appreciate hearing what solution you find on your 2002 G.C.
Thanks.
Thank You
Signed... Not Made of Money
These fans are prone to failure on JGC's and it is a common problem.
I've searched the web high and low to see the cause of this problem, but whilst I see a few people have suffered the same plight - I don't see any description of the problem and what can be done to cure it.
I have a 1995 JGC that has been a wonder, since it's still looking great and going strong with 240K on the clock. There are issues popping up here and there, most which I can live with or fix.
But now with summer coming to CA I have one I must fix.
The fan of the climate control system no longer pumps any air through unless on the high setting - so unless it is on high, the fan is not working at all (regardless of a/c setting). When turned to something other than high the code ER appears in the LED where the temp would normally be.
Cannot find anything in the book - and I've check fuses etc...
This was an intermittent problem for a while - now it's a full time one.
I don't want to go to a dealer and have them try and sell me a new back axle
Anyone any ideas?
Any help most highly appreciated - I want this car to keep on going, she's not ready for retirement yet!
Thanks.
I have 2002 JGC with 6 cyl and I feel exactly the same when it comes to gas mileage. Were you able to figure anything that might help with gas mileage?
Also, do you have a problem where the truck shakes when you apply the breaks most of the time. According a dealer, it is a known problem for 2001/2002 Jeeps.
Regards,
Vitaly
Censors usually try to keep stuff from being read - I think you mean "sensor!"
tidester, host
I have a 98 Grand Cherokee, and have a question! Everyime I start it for the day, and it is cold, The engine winds out to a higher rpm for a several seconds, before shifting into 2nd gear. Once it makes the shift, then everything is ok. It also only does this ONCE at initial startup. After this it shifts normally until allowed to completely cool down for the night. I thought it was just a cold weather issue, and didn't address it over the winter, but now it is warming up, and I still have the issue. I should add also, that the dashboard switch to override the over-drive works correctly, as well as the floor shifter for all other gears. This happens in drive only. Any suggestions?
I noticed that the left partial signal, used for lane changing, doesn't work. The full turn signal works, and the right signal works BOTH for partial signaling and full turns, but the left partial doesnt work.
:lemon: ????
Add to that, I noticed that when I put the hazard flashers on, although the lights on the outside of the vehicle seem to flash in unison, the dashboard arrows appear to be off some. Related?
Can I fix this myself? Any chance of looking inside the shaft there to see if anything is loose or not contacting fully? THREE DAYS OLD! Come On Jeep! Any help, guidance, recommendations are greatly appreciated. (And, going to the dealer is already on my list of suggestions!) THANKS FOLKS!
When we got in, as always happens, the seats got a little wet. When they dried, they left some dark stains.
This can't be normal!
Anyone having the same problems or have any advice.
Thanks in advance.
Bill
Steve, Host
I have a 98 Grand Cherokee, and have a question! Every time I start it, and it is cold, The engine winds out to a higher rpm for a several seconds before shifting into 3rd gear. Once it makes the shift, then everything is ok. It also only does this ONCE at initial startup. After this it shifts normally until allowed to completely cool down for the night. I thought it was just a cold weather issue and didn't address it over the winter, but now it is warming up and I still have the issue. This happens in drive only and only shifting from 2nd to third. Also, the dashboard switch to override the over-drive works correctly, as well as the floor shifter for all other gears. I do also get an occasional hard shift into reverse and an occasional slight tranny 'whine' when in reverse. Any ideas? Am I on the brink of a tranny failure? Fluid level ok, and seems clean..... tia
You also may want to ask your state's insurance office about filing a complaint since most extended warranties are a type of insurance and insurance is a pretty heavily regulated industry.
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BILL
Yes, you're right. I got under a parked Jeep and the pipe just runs along the front drive shaft tube. It's just a breather pipe.
Steve, Host