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Should this be accurate and is in need of repair, or is it an unreliable toy?
Lori
If you go to this site:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/Central
and select Vehicle Search, then enter the specs for your 1999 Cherokee, you should get a couple of recall notices - not all of which applies - and several other notices.. It's kind of cryptic but it may lead you to info to show a dealer;
Anyways it sounds like either a loose wiring connector going to the panel which just needs to be tightened or a loose fuse...
Good Luck and congrats on you 99
Will
- the first day I had it, I had to take it in because the check engine light was on - they said they just replaced a spark plug
- two weeks after I had it, the windshield wipers went out (of course it was snowing at the time)
-the next month and a half it started having more problems - would shimmy and shake and have a hard time staying at an idle - would stall, check engine light was on - took it in - they SAID it was a computer software update.
- NOW I'm having the same problem - mostly when the airconditioner is on - shakes uncontrollably and has a knocking noise. Wont stay at an idle and doesn't respond when you give it gas.
I HATE MY CAR! Anyone with similar problems???
Anyway, it's covered, no worries...
check www.quadratec.com for starters
You own a classic vehicle..old tech, but still better looking and better off-road than the new rounded clunky SUV versions. I just turned mine in and leased another identical Cherokee...I just had to have the last year Cherokee...by the way...there was nearly 5 thousand dollars in factory money on the deal.
Thanks mucho for any suggestions.
1, it's absolutely critical - the engine won't run without it. Its what tells the engine when to fire the plugs and injectors,
2, the only thing I could guess would cause Flywheel play - and on a Jeep 12 years old - could be some bearing wear or possibly a warped flywheel. I'd guess if the bearings were worn that bad you'd know it in other ways, like noises, rough running, etc. The Flywheel warpage is kind of unlikely because this is a substantial part. However the CPS is mounted to the bell housing, which bolts itself and the trany by 8 (I think) bolts...If these bolts are loose, this could cause bumping or contact..Good luck
Thanks Moose.
As for synthetic oil, anyone tried this on a new jeep. I wonder what the dealer say?? and is it worth the cost?? vs engine wear or gas mileage?
thanks andy
Carlu
By the way, you might wanna hop over to the GRAND Cherokee board. This is the CHEROKEE board, and see what they say....
I have confirmed from a dealer that there is 0.9% financing for up to 36 months and 1.9% from 37 to 60 months. However, that is all I know.
I am wondering is there is any rebate money or dealer cash back money right now. I am in the St. Louis area if that makes a difference.
Steve
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That is why I was asking if anyone knew if any other incentives were out there as well that are not showing up here at Edmunds.
Steve
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John
Your anonymous life of never going off-road is now over! You will know the logging roads of Washington and Oregon, the remote desert ranges of Nevada, the Cottonwood trail of northern Arizona, and many roads to trailheads.
You will probably acquire considerable character with age (rock dings, windshield cracks, and more) but you will never want for timely maintenance.
You will help prevent your "stable mate", a VW Jetta turbodiesel, from an early death due to being used as a Jeep.
You could have continued your easy life, going to soccer games and the pizza house, but your luck has changed...for the better. You're going to be used as a Jeep!
http://www.jeepunpaved.com/
Cherokee
Current national consumer incentives
U.S. cash allowance of $2,000 on 2001 models is available through 9/4/01.
or
Chrysler Financial's special alternative APR financing is available on 2001 models through 9/4/01: 0.9% short term APR financing or 1.9% long term APR financing is available to qualified buyers. See your Jeep dealer for complete details and eligibility requirements.
or
Eligible retail customers may be eligible for a U.S. cash allowance of $1,000 plus Chrysler Financial's special alternative APR financing on select 2001 models available through 9/4/01. Short term APR financing of 0.9% or long term APR financing of 2.9%-3.9% is available to qualified buyers under this program. See your Jeep dealer for complete details and eligibility requirements.
or
LOWER YOUR MONTHLY LEASE PAYMENTS! Special lease cash allowance available on select 2001 models through 9/4/01. Please see your Jeep dealer for complete details and eligibility requirements.
and
Qualified lessees who are returning from a lease on a Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge or Jeep vehicle may be eligible for a special loyalty lease cash allowance of $2,000 on eligible 2001 Cherokee models. Offer ends 9/4/01. Please see your Jeep dealer for details.
Anyhow, I bought mine from a dealer in Sauk City, WI a few months ago... they have about 20 left. They gave me about $5900 off the Invoice price for a 36 month lease which I'll turn around and buyoff at the end. The "Special Lease Cash" can be about $4000, plus if you get the $2000 loyalty cash it's a chunk of cash for other things. Good Luck. Besides even if you don't get quite what you want, the Cherokee Aftermarket will likely have all you want and then some...
Will
No lift - 30" tires, but you'll have to adjust the steering stops out with washers to keep the tires from rubbing on the control arms (15 cents in parts, and a 2 minute job) May get some fender rubbing off-road
2" lift - pretty much the same size as above - you could put 31" on - but they'll rub the fenders off road most likely
If transfer case leaked and went dry - this SHOULD BE A WARRANTY FIX! If dealer balks - go over their head to D/C district manager
The data people are working on getting the dealer cash programs and may have those up too. The only way to ensure that we have all of the programs all of the time is to obtain the data directly from Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and we're in discussion with them on this now.
Hope this helps.
Steve
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I like the rugged Cherokee and IMO the inline 4.0 can't be beat. Superb power and exhibits a commanding off-road experience. I mainly want the vehicle for a dependable ride to and from work (about 40 miles total a day) and for the woods/mountains throughout the year.
I'm looking into the 1996 Country because:
A) its relatively inexpensive (dealer quote $10,800...but I can probably get it for about $8500)
its older...with some aesthetic scratches, etc...so I wont mind running it through the woods
C) a test drive (about 20 miles long) revealed a nice smooth driving vehicle. Of course, a stiff suspension and occassionally "rough" ride...but as to be expected. Transmission shifts up and down smoothly...no gasket leaks underneath the car...engine looks clean...all new wiring, new water pump, tires are in good condition, power everything works great...AC blows like an arctic blast, etc etc.
Anyone know of any issues with the 1996 Cherokees?
Does anyone know if they 1996 Cherokee came with standard ABS and limited slip rear diff?
I'm pretty new to the Jeep scene...but I like the vehicle for my purposes and am considering purchasing a used one very soon (within the next 2 weeks). I'm looking into Jeep Cherokees from 1995-1998 generally because they will be 65,000 miles or under and won't be too too pricey.
Should I stay away from any years? or models? Sport? Country? Classic? etc? Any potential problems with Cherokees (electrical? engine? anything?) that I should be aware of?
I plan on having a mechanic check out the vehicle I will purchase, and I have a Carfax membership to run checks on their VINs...so anything more than that I should do...please let me know!
Any advice and/or suggestions on what to look for and what to stay away from (year and model wise) would be great!
Thanks,
mmateyak
I has 87k miles. I just heard about the transmission problem jumping into reverse while idling in park. Anyone had any such problem.
Good luck,
Al
I appreciate y'all taking the time to answer my question. My mechanic was cluless.
I bought the jeep anyway, because I wanted something that really was capable of going off-road and taking punishment, even though it never would. I didn't want one of those imitation SUV's which are so common today. I wanted the real thing.
Sure, I knew that the Jeep might not ride or handle as well as an imitation truck, and might be a little noisier. But I didn't care.
After buying my Jeep, I sometimes wondered whether it really could handle off-road conditions. It is obviously tough, and I didn't doubt that it could do it. I just wanted to see
for myself.
However, I lived in the Midwest. It is flat in the Midwest, and there are very few opportunities for serious off-roading. Thus I continued to wonder.
Last week, however, I drove from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California. This is a 2000 mile drive and includes hundreds of miles through the Rocky Mountains, the Mojave desert, and Utah arroyos and salt flats.
One day while driving on I-70 through Utah, an area so rural that gas stations really are 100 miles apart- though it is a major interestate, very few cars travel on it, I saw a rugged stretch of desert. I knew suddenly that I had to try driving my Jeep through it. An exit was coming up. I exited the interestate. At the end of of the exit ramp, there was a sign which pointed to the next town...and then the paved road ended.
I got on the dirt road and, a few hundred yards later, got completely off-road and drove through the desert. How did the jeep perform? Flawlessly. I drove up and sideways over 30 to 45 degree grades without a problem. The jeep ate up ditches that would have literally destroyed my old sedan. The four-wheel drive made short work of sand. It was amazing!
If you have ever wondered whether your jeep really can do all of those off-road things, now you know...it can!
Btw, I live in a flat area too and while rocks can be a little hard to find, mud is in plentiful supply.
I suggest start here:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/
Check out the trails section for pictures of people having fun. Watch out, though, it's addictive. I'm already planning mods and the vehicle only has 3500 miles on it.
(Copied from Wrangler Board!)
Signed my wife and father-in-law up for a Jeep Jamboree in the NC Mountains this fall. It was an anniversary present and I have to say it has been the biggest hit for a present that I have ever given. And they don't go until October!
Anybody been to one and have advice on how to maximize the experience?
Thanks!
Back on the warpath
Steve
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