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Get a tranny cooler if you don't already have one and keep it in 3rd when towing.
With the AC on it should run cooler because it uses the auxillary electric fan. Try opening the hood and turning on the AC and see if the other fan starts. If the Aux fan doesn't work that may be your problem right there.
Do a search on google for cherokee overheating problems and you'll find lots of different solutions.
I have an exceptional dealer, Chrysler-Jeep of Maplewood, in Maplewood, New Jersey. Terrific Service Dept and terrific Sales Dept. They really do care about us customers. I'd gladly pay them $300.00 MORE on a new car than another dealer, because their service is so good. Imagine sitting in the waiting room and each time I do, the others are all taking about how great that dealership is!! Like listening to a commercial! Most are 3rd or 4th time buyers at that dealer! 70% sales are Jeeps & 30% are Chryslers.
Thanks again, Sebring95 - - Sandy
http://www.chryslerjeepofmaplewood.com/index.htm
Yes, she has 12,280 miles and is showroom perfect, without a door ding or scratch. Obviously stays "on road" ~ Gets hand washed weekly (winter included) and waxed every month, leather seats get treated with aloe vera and cream 3 times a year AFTER being cleaned to perfection. I have show cars, so I treat the Cherokee LTD the same way. (It's in the blood)!
Thanks again!
S A N D Y
I have sold the '01 Cherokee Sport and take delivery on an '03 Toyota Highlander V-6 AWD next week.
Good luck to all you Cherokee owners out there.
A couple responded to an ad I had in the "Pennysaver" - a small publication that has classified ads for all kinds of stuff. You may have something like it in your area.
Anyway, they had a Cherokee years ago and drove it for 12 years. They were looking for another 4 wheel vehicle and called me. They bought it on the spot in 5 minutes for $15,000.
In addition, they went to the Toyota dealer with me for a "courtesy delivery". In other words, the dealer where I bought the Highlander took the Jeep as a trade and subtracted the $15K off my price saving me over a grand in taxes. The couple that bought the Jeep made their check out to the dealer, not me. It worked out great for everyone.
I picked up the new Highlander last night - it's an AWD V6 model and we love it. It was expensive [the sticker was almost $32,000] but with the deal I did on the Jeep, it was doable.
Thanks again for your advice and best of luck with the new truck.
Frank
After much consideration, I passed on the full size truck and went with the new HL. Ended up spending $27K, but should have decent resale value once I'm through with it.
Remember the old adage: there's a buyer for every car out there!
I've been lurking on this board for a couple of weeks. I've recently started looking for a 4x4 to use as a weekend fun car and to take to work on snowy days (other car is a Mustang GT). I recently found a bare-bones 99 Cherokee SE with the 4.0 and auto trans. It only has 53,000 miles on it but it has a problem. The engine has a "dead spot." It pulls strong up to 30 MPH then just cuts out (hesitates) before coming back. What does this sound like to you Jeep experts? The used car dealer says he'll fix it and let me test it again. Does this sound like a very serious problem? If so, what is it? I really liked the truck other than this engine problem. The carfax report tells me that the truck was a leased vehicle and was then purchased at auction by the used car dealer. Thanks in advance for your help!
I don't have any experince with Cherokees or with Jeeps for that matter and don't want to make a mistake.
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As far as price goes, I'd shop around. I've got a deal pending on mine for $9,000 if the girl can get financing. I've got a 4x4 sport with quite a few extras/options. Market is flooded with Cherokees right now as the '99-'01 models are coming off-lease.
valve "sticks" in the extended position and the engine will not idle. The problem appears to be mechanical as on one valve I was able to push it and it returned to normal position and ran well for several weeks until it "stuck" again. I've replace three in the last 3 months (from Auto Zone not Jeep) Has anyone dealt with this problem?
Thanks, Samsgrandpa
Do I need a new motor and does anyone know what they cost? My truck only has 32k, why so soon? Is it repairable or easy to replace?
Thanks, ncphisherman
As for the Cherokee, it sound like you might have a stipped thread on either the shaft or the arm. I can't imagine it's very expensive, even if you have to replace the entire motor.
I've had the rear hatch apart on mine (to beat out a dent, long story) but there isn't much to the wiper. The inside trim comes off in one piece just by removing about ten star-bit screws. The Wiper arm is held on by a big nut. I had the whole door, wiper motor, and wiper arm apart and back together in about a half-hour which included beating out the dent!! If just the arm assembly is stripped, I think you can replace it without taking the inside apart. Lossen the outside nut and screw and pop the arm off. You should be able to see if something is stripped. If nothing is stripped there it's probably inside the motor.
ncphisherman
the radiator had two compartments and a tranny cooler.