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I may just switch to the liberty. it has 40" of headroom compared to 39 for the GC.
Anyone else have experiences?
the Chrysler/jeep Customer service lady on the phone she never heard this before... I just laughed.
u2fan, the new Consumer Reports really dings Trailblazer. You might want to do some research.
Thanks for the feedback.
Yeah I saw the bad reviews on the trailblazer. My wife loves the trailblazer and explorer.. Neither gets good reviews from consumer reports..
I'm also gonna re-test drive the 05 Liberty Limited for a day. I know it has better visibility, same engine, just smaller. My quorum is that I can't seem to find a "quality/luxury" SUV for around $30k.. You gotta pony up like 36/38k to get into a Lexus or Volvo SUV. I test drove even an 05 escape limited today and that was such a piece of junk. Tons of road noice, vibrations from the rear, cheap plastic interior,..sad.
it will work out.
I wish it was a simple as adjusting to it.
But obviously I don't want to loose money.. it is bad for me.. I did spened the time. I spent hours trying to get it right. I even went to the dealer and they didn't help. I was even out there with tape measures trying to compare the seats and figure out angles, etc. Put seat back all the way (which I can't stand) and lowered all the way. Plus I've driven it for 3 weeks and put 900 miles now on it. I'm still not used to it.
Steve, Host
A lot of yards can check other yard's inventory so ask if they can search outside your area too.
Steve, Host
Noise is only heard while turning right. If going very slow and I make a right turn noise is not heard.(right turn from a stop) Any ideas?
I'm looking at buying a 2004 Laredo with about 21k miles and the price seems to be very decent, very much below any prices here on Edmunds.com.
I can handle having to put on aftermarket rotors, and I will be the primary driver, but I have to remember that my wife and child will be using this vehicle also. I've never owned a Jeep, so I'm suspious as to why this vehicle seems to be such a steal.
there's no clips screws or nothing , I don't want to try and force it off because I want to put it back on.
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Thanks!
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Jodi
I'd start with the turn signal\hazard fuse. Pull it out and clean the terminals.
I'd also pull all four turn signal bulbs and clean the bases and put them back in.
I'd bet that will fix it.
All you have to do is look at older Toyota's, Lexus's, Nissan's, and whatever else to see the much better quality and durability of the JEEP.
It is too bad that our military got sucked in by the Hummer which is a very poor military vehicle...too big to manuever with any agility and very unstable.
The shifter appears to be a complete assembly where you cannot just remove the plastic handgrip. On my vehicle you would have to unbolt the whole assembly (shifter, metal mounting plate, etc.).
I can't see how you would just remove the handgrip.
Just out of curiosity, why do you want to remove the handgrip?
Thanks
Jim
Just type it in the same way you posted your first question! You might also try posting in Jeep Grand Cherokee problems.
Good luck!
tidester, host
Battery cables, (make sure all the grounds are clean and tight in the engine compartment).
Vacuum hoses, (make sure you do not have any leaks).
Spark plug wires, (make sure they are in good shape. With the engine at idle, in a dark area, open the hood and see if you see sparks jumping from the wires.)
Air filter & air induction system, (check all the connections)
PCV valve, (check the valve and all the hoses)
Take the ignition key off your key ring. Start the engine, and gently shake the key while the engine is at idle. You might have a worn ignition switch!
Check all the electrical connections under the hood. Make sure everything is clean and tight. With the engine running, shake the wiring gently to see if the engine cuts out.
How much mileage on the engine? Pull the spark plugs and check the condition.
I wrote Chrysler and they gave me a canned response, saying that I should try to take it to yet another dealer. Their biggest concern in their e-Mail was to make sure that I did not reply to their e-Mail.
My lease is up in a few months and I can't wait to get rid of it. I will never buy a Chrysler product again. I understand that cars will have problems, but the thing that upsets me is the fact that Chrysler will not address what seems to be a very common problem. I have done a lot of research on the internet and this problems seems to affect 1000's of Jeep owners. Jeep's unwillingness to address the issue is what upsets me most.
I have noticed the A/C clutch only hiolds in for maybe 10 sec's. Two questions?
1. Anyone have a similar problem?
2. Can I fix the A/C to eliminate the auto climate control and by-pass the IR sensors.Thanks
In following up to a previous post I made regarding the very poor visibility in the new 2005 jeep grand cherokee.. I actually went out and traded it in at a loss for another new vehicle.
After driving for 1 month I coulnd't get used to it and my fiance' hated it also. Others/family who drove the vehicle said it was so bad it was an accident waiting to happen. I got headaches driving it becuase I was looking straight at the rearview mirror while driving and the A-Pilars so badly obstructed my view.
So on saturday, I traded it in for a big loss (6K) and got another vehicle. I would rather loose lots of $$ than kill someone like I almost did 2 weeks ago because I couldn't see them walking past my vehicle on the right. That my friends is very scary. $6k is nothing when you compare insurance in Massachusetts and if I was at fault for any accident.. chrysler wouldn't do anything and certainly would never accept partial fault for such a crap design..its too bad.. because I am a loyal jeep owner and previously owned two other Jeep GCs.
So buyers beware, the 2005 Jeep GC looks kewl and rides smooth, but the visibility is horendous and an accident waiting to happen.
I suspected the switch, but the rear lights come on when the parking light switch is engaged. Any suggestions?
usually if the gears in a Diff aren't set properly, they wear out very quickly because when out of adjustment, they can't take the forces. Since your rig is a 98, it seems that that wouldn't be the issue since it's lasted this long and wasn't humming loudly. Essentially the same front axle is in all wranglers, cherokees and Grand cherokees produced from 1984 on, so there a a lot of them out there.
Another thing that can cause distruction is bearing failure, if you were low on fluid and they got too hot, you can have problems with them failing.
Lastly, Many 98's use a VC and when it fails, it essentially means the Jeep is in Part time, all the time. this can add a lot of stress to the driveline because of binding and will break the weakest part in the system, could be a u joint, the TC chain, a CV joint, or the spider gears) eventually.
But you don't have to have a VC failure to get it to lock, you just have to have different size tires on the front and rear. if you have different sized tires (or different pressures) you will get the VC to engage, on the road, stressing your system over time.
You asked for specifics from him, and you got none! Don't let them be disrespectful to you!
Specific answers should have been like,
The carrier broke, the axle shaft sheared, the spider gears broke, the left side bearings are toasted, etc.
once you know what actually broke, you can look at contributing factors
your $1600 estimate should include exactly what the mechanic is replacing. detailed and itemized.
For what it's worth, resetting the gears for a diff is about $350, labor when the Diff is on the rig at an axle shop. And that includes putting all new parts on while you're setting it up and putting new gears in.
so what new parts are you getting?
new wheelbearings ~300? (prob not needed)
New Ring & pinion ~150? recommended to change if that's what broke.
New axle shafts & bearings <300 may not be needed
new carrier <100 may not be needed but is not expensive
new carrier bearings <50 recommended to change
Install kit, seals bearing etc, <90 required
new sealant on the diff cover <$5 required
new oil required <10
you probably don't need all that, & it's under 1600.
So I would look hard at what they're charging you.
Ps, since they have to take so much off,it shouldnt cost extra to put new parts back on. they may be adding new front brakes in too? but I didn't read the estimate.
What can you do different?
Make sure your tires are the same size.
Make sure the axle is full of the right oil.
Check to ensure the VC is not malfunctioning.
PSS
when brakes are worn too much, they make a terrible metal on metal grinding. when this situation occurs, one could probably limp to a service shop, but if there was freeway driving involved, it's safer to tow than to worry about having to have a panic stop and not having front brakes.
So the decision to tow is a reasonable recommendation when you have metal on metal because of worn brakes.
a brake job with new front rotors and front pads, and maybe back pads, can be done for $500 at a shop.
Base on what you said, I would have to eliminate this possiblity of it just being bad front brakes before I get any axle work done. I'm suspisious of the mechanic, because their specific answer was, "when we opened her up, she was in a hundred pieces".
They should be able to show you one of those pieces, btw.
one the jeep site, there is a place where you can put in you last 8 digits of your VIN and it will tell you if there are any missed recalls.
When and if I ever get this piece of junk back I probably will be doing the same thing (taking a loss) and getting another vehicle (not a DC vehicle though)