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Good luck dealers can be a pain and nobody wants to be the guiena pig.
They could not see anything visibly wrong with my seals . . . I spoke to them about not wanting to make it worse and he agreed . . . . we'll see . . . .
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Please look in the maintenance board for 1997-2007 jeeps and on the main "jeep wrangler" board. In the main board, search for "death wobble". The maintenance board has "dw" as a recent topic.
It can be fixed.
I'm taking this Jeep in every time it rains....now I got new problems when it rains.All the gauges stop working, no odometer, no speedometer,no turn signals, no interior light, no tach, no gas gauge.....so much for Jeep tuff. I cant drive it when it rains....NOT IMPRESSED
Any help will be much appreciated...
thanks..
Andrea
They are also extremely slow. Passing on the highway is complete fear when merging into traffic. Wait until your first wind-storm.
Bottom line, this Wrangler is still a great, fun, weekend or ocassional use car. but, no substitute as a family hauler.
It's a Jeep thang.
I bought my 1999 Sahara in May 2002 with the idea that I'd use it as a parade car(long story) and sell it in the fall. I had also heard all the stories about the uncomfortable ride, the unpredictable handling, and horrible HVAC system. Well, we ended up selling a very clean Pathfinder SE and keeping the Jeep. No, it doesn't have Lexus levels of NVH or BMW agility, but it certainly isn't a penalty box. I've since fitted Dunlop Radial Rover RVXT tires, Bilstein HD shocks, and Hella E-Code headlamps which have made the beast an even better all-weather vehicle. Aside from the familiar TJ radiator and exhaust manifold maladies, the Wrangler has proven to be quite reliable and inexpensive to run. Taxes, registration, and insurance runs less than $500/year, so I'll probably keep it for a long time.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
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I have a Wrangler X 4-door manual transmission with 22k miles. At 17k miles I started hearing a whistling noise when idling. I called the dealer to make an appointment for service in early December. In the few days between calling them and the appointment, I began to notice the whistling sound even while driving (especially accelerating). I could make the whistling stop by barely touching the clutch pedal. Also, in the lower gears--1 to about 4--while accelerating I noticed a sputtering noise (almost like a leaf stuck in a fan) that seemed to be coming from directly behind the glove compartment. Also, when I tried turned the ignition, it would make a popping, clanking noise. It became difficult to shift gears (especially to reverse). I made it through several days of these problems to the appointment, and they told me that the throw-out bearing needed to be replaced. After ordering it, I waited nearly a whole month before either the part could come in, or before they could fix it (who knows?), and then when the part came in, it was the wrong part in the box. (??) They ordered another one, and I waited again, assured that this problem would not leave me stranded: "It might get louder, but it won't put you down."
Well, something else did put me down. The Powertrain Control Module went out, and Chrysler paid for towing nearly 300 miles. While it was there, they finally replaced the throw-out bearing, and when I went to pick it up, I noticed immediately that the clutch seemed extremely loose compared to what it was before. Before this, I felt resistance as soon as I touched the clutch pedal, but then it was nearly to the floor before I felt resistance or could even move the shifter. If possible, the clutch was TOO responsive. They assured me that it was the way it should be and that mine was never right. "Your problems started at the assembly line," they said. They explained that the throw-out bearing was "sitting crooked" and that was the reason the clutch had so much resistance before. They told me to take it home (an hour drive) and let them know if I just couldn't get used to it, and they could possibly adjust the clutch.
I didn't have to go back to get the clutch adjusted because about 6 days later, the whistling noise and all its company returned. So I took it back. This time they replaced "everything above the throw-out bearing"--whatever that may be. I drove home, 65 miles, and it started again. It's just as loud as ever, and does it all the time, as opposed to sporadically the first time, and a little more often the second time.
The Chrysler representative is supposed to come run a diagnostic test this time (it goes back tomorrow morning). I find it strange that they've not done that yet, anyway. I've read some other forums where people said they had this trouble, but haven't found a solution. Is anyone else having this trouble, or can you offer any advice or hints?
Sorry it's so lengthy!
I have tried accessing ther maintenance board for the repairs as suggested but I amhave having trouble. Can someone please post the exact link so I can try to acces that way?
Does anyone have any ideas how to get this fixed, and what this might be from? I keep thinking I'm hitting something when I hear that bang, and I don't feel very safe, especially when clutch pops out of gear in the middle of an intersection.
I'm hoping also, that people with the same vehicle and the same problem will post so Chrysler *might* be more inclined to fix this problem.
I have a 2001 four cylinder wrangler. I have been experiencing a squealing noise which has gotten progressively worse. At first I thought it might be a bushing or boot etc. but I wonder if it is the u-joint... The noise is definitely not the wheels as it is sounds like it is moving much faster than the wheels.
Anybody have any suggestions or similar problems? If it is the u-joint, there doesn't seem to be any grease fittings so do I need to replace?
Any help would be appreciated.
A bad u-joint would be a repeating noise...
-Paul
I have the same problem, but my wrangler is has only 2k. I've taken it twice to two different dealers and they keep saying that it is my fault. I also tried to hold the lever when it is in first but it hit my hand once and I don't do it anymore. If you find any place. or any way to fix this problem please let me know.
Thanks.
I am not getting anywhere with Jasper so I am researching other vehicles and unloading this one. It's a shame because I am so much a Jeep lover but enough is enough.
Good luck with your's. I atleast got 7 good years before the problems began.
Has anyone had this problem? I am worried again, because we are supposed to tow a trailer this weekend from Vegas to Park City, UT and back, with kids, and the trailer will be full on the way back. Help!
tidester, host
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Are you sure this isn't an engine squeal? Or is it more like a wheel squeal/grinding noise? If it is a grinding squeal, I'd bet you have a stone or lots of brake dust in there. If it is just dust, I'd suggest a new pad with lower dust generation. I'm putting EBC brakes on my wife's car. They have a EBC Yellow and Green that would be ideal for a Wrangler and have a LOT less dust than stock. Yellow in front, green in back IIRC (due to braking loads).
-Paul
-Paul