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WITH THEIR TRANSMISSION SHALL WE DUMP OUR JEEPS
My question is about the possible diagnosis and the probably price for the repair.
please any help would be really welcome!!!
thanks
Thanks!!!!
I was wondering what you did to fix your heat? Did you try recalibrating the azc?
could it be a vacum hose or leaves that are jamming the doors?
please let me know.
thanks
But my baby never over heats when i am near the auto shop ( I trust to do the service and maintance I dont like to mess with)
I've checked as best I can for leaks, seepage, etc, but can't find anything. Any ideas?
You are correct in your assessment of the chrome clad wheels (available on Limited models). Thanks for the BIG hint. I have a 2005 JGC Limited Hemi with chrome clad wheels. When I purchased the vehicle used, I took it in to be balanced. It came out worse than before. I took it back and it was still worse. I would have spent hundreds of dollars chasing this obscure problem when all it needed was for the balancing to be done on a special balancing machine called the Road Force Measurement system (made by Hunter; GSP9700.com). The website will tell you where these machines are used (most Mercedes, BMW, even Jeep dealers either have a machine or have access to one. Also, America's Tires selectively have the machines). Basically, these machines balance your tires the way the factory originally balances them. And they are not bothered by the flexible (ungrippable) chrome clad. A quality tire house will tell you that they can't balance these chrome clad wheels because they can't get a good enough grip on them (again, because the chrome clad material flexes too much). But the Road Force machine can, and will balance the tires beyond description. I would recommend this machine for anyone having any kind of tire balancing issue, not just because of chrome clad issues. It cost me $65 for all 4 tires at the Jeep Dealer (I specifically asked for the Road Force machine and they located one next to their facility at the BMW dealer. They were aware of the issue). Again, thanks for the tip! Glad you contributed to this forum, and that this forum is around!
Is there a known problem with this? Is there a way to fix it easily or recalibrate it without going back to the dealer?
Turns out, the axel on the blend doors was broken (it's made of cheap plastic). The doors just fall off and cover the heat holes. (one door usually falls off long before the other, which explains why one side works and not the other). You might get cold air in the summer no problem, but if you want heat in the winter....nope.
It apparently is a very common thing with Grand Cherokees. I found a thing called "HeaterTreater" on ebay....a DIY kit that replaces the blend doors. It's cheap ($150) compared to what the dealer wanted to do...(they wanted to replace the entire blend box for like $900 bucks). If you do decide to do the DIY way, you just have to give up dual climate control....you get air on both sides, but the driver's side knob controls everything....passenger knob doesn't change the temp. It took me about 2 hours to put in and I have virtually no technical experience.
Not saying this is for sure your problem, but it's worth looking into.
http://stores.ebay.com/Allen-Automotive-Accessories
My wife drives the car to work everyday and intermittently the oil pressure suddenly drops to zero, the "Check Gages" light dings and flashes, then the oil pressure goes back to normal. Her mechanic swears there is no problem with the car. There isn't any problem that I can find other than the annoying frequency with which this can occur (sometimes once every couple minutes). I can't seem to find any correlation between stepping on the gas or breaking, and it mostly happens while driving on the freeway, although it has been known to happen in city driving (stop & go) also.
Is this just an oil pressure sensor gone bad? What should I do first?
Thanks for any ideas and suggestions you have!
Read about the Toyota Highlander. That is my next SUV. I need a tow vehicle. The 2008 highlander is on an Avonlon frame. My wife has an Avalone and it has been a great great car. I have had several other Toyota's and that is where I get my best car life with no costs. I have had it with GM, Chrysler with a Plymouth Voyager, and now thier Jeep. I am done. Toyota has it together. Read Consumers report latest reports on Toyota's. All of them. Good luck with your elec. problems. If you are in Indiana I can recommend a good independant garage that employes a former Jeep Mech. He has helped me with my problems. By the way my heated seat on the drivers side does not work. Now tell me, how often do you run that thing and is is not working. I have never been able to get the two persons seat memory to work. If you are near the Lafayette, Kokomo, Montiecello, Peru, or Logansport area of Indiana let me know and I will give you the name and location of this independent garage. Bob
Randomly, when I start the car, the left turn signal does not work. If I turn on the flasher for a few seconds, then turn on the left turn signal, then turn off the flashers, then turn signal (usually) starts working, for the rest of that trip.
Some observations:
It's always the Left signal.
Once it comes back, it works fine until the car is turned off.
Will happen frequently for about a week, then not happen at all for 4-5 weeks.
Seems to happen more frequently when the car is cold.
The left turn signal has never stopped working during a trip.
If it didn't work at start-up, it has never started working during a trip, if I don't turn on the flashers.
Sometimes I have to do the flashers more than once, but eventually, it works.
This has been going on for over a year.
Any clues
But we owned an 01 JGC 4L Selectrac 4WD since new and just sold it to our son at 85000 miles because it HAS BEEN RELIABLE. It is sturdy, feels safe, goes through any weather situation. Many others will say that as well. Our mechanic says that engine/4wd combination is the best ever offered (too bad Chrysler quit making it although the post05 models are much more refined in handling & comfort). Yes we had 3 seat heaters replaced under warranty (the last did the trick, 5 yrs later no problems) and I had to replace a power window motor this summer, another known bug. But none of these would make me rate it unreliable.
We liked the 01 well enough we just bought a new JGC. JD Powers ratings for 07s in first 90 days is up as well. My only cut is Chrysler should be doing more to improve MPG, but I knew that going in & other than that I am very happy.
Help!
Happy Holidays.
I have got an 05 GC with 58000.
As I was driving an alarm showed up on the dash "service electric braking system"
30 degree day clear with dry pavement.
An Ideas?
Thank
Mark
-Marc