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Thanks Brian
when starting, the airbag light comes on, then goes off for 2 to 3 seconds then comes on and stays on.
checked clockspring continuity ok. Airbag Control Module is $400, DBDIII scan is $125. Anyone got some likely failure mode for this one? Are the ACMs on ebay workable?
thanks
and gauges dont work, also the elect. windows will not work with the engine running
but work fine with the key turned to accessories. So i replaced the ignition switch
like everyone say's to do but that did not fix anything. It is in great shape and i love driving it so i dont want to get rid of it. Any more suggestion's
Thanks Brian
I took my car into the Buerge Jeep and and explained to them water was comming through the lights and also that there is a high pitch sound when i accelerate sometime, that when i put my car in reverse it hesitates for more than 10-15 seconds, also about my radio and not to mention an exhaust leak. They fixed the sun roof and a fuse for my radio. They said they did not see/hear an exhaust leak nor did they hear a high pitch noise and that they did not notice the car not engaging in reverse. When i got my car it only had 2 miles more on it then when i dropped it off and i dont see how it was properly tested.
Two weeks later all the lights in my instrument and gauge cluster start flashing including check engine, flashers, gauges would drop to 0, seatbelt light and if the air was on it would shut off and then turn back on along with all my interior lights and my headlights. When i took it into Jeep they were perplexed and had no idea what it could be. When they called me they blamed it on my battery and also my sound system that i had. I went out and bought a new battery and the service writer told me that if the problems keep happening and it's not the battery then they will reimburse me for the battery.
Three weeks later i was having the same problems. So i spoke with the Service Manager who told me they would reimburse me as well. This time they blamed the problem on the battery control mount that my old battery leaked battery acid on it and ruined a control mount. Now i still have the old battery which they did not even clean and i only kept it because there is no leak. I have taken it to my mechanic and he has tested it and it was good. I know that the battery is not covered under warranty, but obviously since this has happened after replacing all the stuff they said the old battery ruined that the problem is still happening. Just does not makes sense. They said they wont give me money, instead they will reimburse me by waving the deductible, However my car was still under the same deductible since the problems were not fixed the first time and not they are just being a dealership and taking advantage of people.
So i pick up my car and 2 weeks later it was back at Jeep for the same problems. The car was there a week and they said they need to replace the wiring harness and the part wont be in for 3 weeks. The car is almost up of its extended warranty so i left it there for over a month. I went down to collect everything out of the car to find that my CD player completely broken wont eject CD's. They called me to get my car 28th of October saying my car is ready. I asked if they fixed the CD player and sure enough they forgot so it was there a week more to get a new CD player.
I just got my car back on friday November 5, 2010 and i took it in on September 20, 2010. So as of having it back three days i have not noticed any problems with my gauges but my new radio they out in is still not responding all the time when i turn knobs. Also on the service paper it shows i brought it in with 69142 miles and after has 69192. However my odometer reads 69584. I have not driven 400 miles in 4 days and now i dont know what to say to say to them about this.
I just would like to know if anyone is having these problems and if so what was the solution. I'm sorry for the long post with many different things being mentioned. I am not very happy with the service i have received and the fact that i'm still having problems. If you have any suggestions i would love to hear/read them. I'm open for all suggestions.
Heather
truly,
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time unless you turn dimmer switch all the way off and the remote locks dont
work. Help please, Brian
Finally, try to find a mechanic locally with experience in working on the Jeeps. DO NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO BE WORKED ON! They won't find the problem, and it will cost you $$$$.
work on other things ( dash, gauges ) reconnected the battery and now when you
start it , it shuts off after 3 to 4 seconds like it did before. I give up, any suggestions
to try.
Brian
Should try the Crankshaft position sensor &/or wiring around it: seems to be known problem causing PCM and hence bus problems. It would be a lot cheaper than replacing PCM & or the BCM. --Erkan
Regards
John
'1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (RHD & LHD)Interactive Electronic Service Manual'
click on the link below, you'll need something like 'Winzip' to open it as it's a *.rar file, just Google winzip for a free download.
http://www.mediafire.com/?1mq5i19ayhwua1t
Regards John
Jauiboyd@yahoo.com
I have an 04 jeep grand cherokee laredo
BUT NOTICED POS BAT CABLE LOOSE. BAD END, REPLACED CABLE END AND THOURLY CLEANED POST. DROVE NEXT DAY ALL SEEMED OK, SAT 1 DAY THEN DROVE AGAIN ALL LOOKING GOOD FROM THE START, UNTIL HEADING HOME LATER IN THE DAY NOTICED GAGE BACK TO ALMOST NOTHING, NEXT MORNING BAT DEAD, :confuse:
BY SOME CHANCE CAN THE ALTERNATOR BE BREAKING DOWN THERMOLY, :sick: GAGE READING NORMAL WHEN COLD AND THEN START TO,. DROP AS IT GETS HOT . ??????
READ LOT OF INTERESTING ELECT ISSUES BUT NOT LIKE THIS. ANYONE HAVE SIMILAR ISSUE , THANKS FOR RESPONSES
It all worked fine until 2006, when the radio would suddenly go silent for a few minutes once in a while. For a long time it only happened once or twice per month. My dad had inherited at this point (he gets mom's hand-me-downs) and when the problem got worse and started happening for longer periods and more frequently, he bought a new head unit for $50 off Ebay thinking that might fix the problem. It had no effect on the issue and it soon became more common for the radio not to work when you started the engine.
The CD player doesn't work but it always shows PLAY or PAUSE and I hear static/hissing from the speakers. Hitting the EJECT button will get rid of the PLAY/PAUSE indicator and sometimes the radio will work after doing this. If it doesn't start working, turning the headlights on/off, using a turn signal or switching the radio on and off will do the trick???
I have no idea where to begin looking for the source of the problem, but I really would .like to fix it. I use the Jeep as a second vehicle and drive it mostly on weekends, but I hate driving without a radio...not that I don't love hearing all the ruckus that the good ol' 4.0L makes, but no stereo could totally drown it out!
Any suggestions where to start troubleshooting or what the problem could be? Could it be related to the amp or ??? Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated!
Regards,
Keith
PS, as I recall the dealership had finally covered the cost of this repair as I had spent over $2100 on a series of "modules" and switches. I was so happy that it was finally fixed that when I picked up the Jeep I dont think I did what I should have done and asked for all copies of paperwork.
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What else should i try ? crank positioning sensor or disconnect alarm sys.?
Thanks Brian
The shop had to sauder (spelling) the wire back together, instead of replacing the entire wire harness (which would have cost about $2K). Hopefully no more issues with it!
I know I'll have to pay for the linkage system for the wipers, but: do I REALLY have to pay $560 to repair the Ignition Switch and SKIM Module? I won't eat for a couple of months at this rate. Is there some other (cheaper) explanation for the start up problems?
I also blew out my wiper blade linkage system during that storm, so I'm trying to dance around that repair as long as I can on my little salary.
I'd still never get rid of this Jeep...I traded my last one (rusted out 99 Cherokee) for a TransAm and couldn't put up w/that beast more than 5 months. It's Jeep or bust for me!
Wanted to let all those who have to deal with this common component problem of this replacement part issue.