Questions tagged [jeep]
Jeep is a brand of vehicles currently manufactured by the Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) Group.
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can too much antifreeze cause a p1281 code
2002 Jeep Liberty I added coolant to top off reservoir now I have a p 1281 code . Do I need to drain coolants and start over
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Jeep Renegade 2015, engine cooler light
This might be very stupid but I only have this car since 2 weeks (bought used). Today I noticed, that one of the red lights on the spectrum of the cooler temperature measure is on. It is the one ...
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injector fuse blows on hard acceleration
03JGC 4.7 HO blows injector fuse when flooring it. Before this installed new alternator,starter and rear upper control arm,since ASD relay to no avail,please help.
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Can 2008 engine be installed in 2009 liberty?
my engine gave out and dealer replaced it. Is it possible for 2008 engine to be put in a 2009 Liberty?
I did my oil change now, and the oil filter for 2009 Jeep Liberty did not fit. The filter was ...
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Forgot 4wd on on jeep patriot
I have a Jeep Patriot 2.0 crd 2007 with 4wd.
I went fishing and used the 4wd when leaving. Once i hit the tarmac i forgot to switch it off and drive 10 miles to home doing a speed of 50MPH. Is this ...
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Does this gear mesh pattern look good?
2017 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport S.
Factory:
3.21 open diff
New:
ARB Air Locker
Yukon 4.88 gears
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Jeep Patriot 2009 Model smoke from under hood when in traffic **PLEASE HELP -ADVICE***
I brought this jeep form a dealership about 6 months ago. When we got it there was nothing wrong it? Took it in for its first service and they advised everything is fine and replaced a few light bulbs....
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What are the consequences of driving my car with low coolant for five minutes without reaching the limit on the temperature gauge?
Background information:
I was driving a 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 L.
Before I noticed the gauge, I first noticed the A/C on cold stopped working. Then the temperature gauge needle hovered a little over ...
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Jeep patriot 2.0crd manual 2007 4wd
I have a Jeep patriot 2.0crd manual 2007 with 4wd. Since i bought it i have never used the 4wd switch but yesterday i did a bit off roading. I switched off the esp by holding the button for 5 seconds ...
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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7L Auto Transmission Issue Shifting
Went over railroad tracks and the dash lit up like a christmas tree. Replaced wheel hubs, speed sensors, trans fluid, plugs, coils.
Service engine light is off and now the car feels limp and wont ...
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Starting wiring diagram for 2012 Grand Cherokee?
I'm currently working on a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee with an intermittent no crank issue. If you turn the ignition on and short the starter relay it starts up straight away.
I have a good live feeding ...
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White smoke from exhaust after brake job
I attempted (and failed) to replace my master cylinder and brake booster. I ended up putting a lot of brake fluid into my new booster before I realized it. (In fact, in an attempt to determine the ...
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2010 Jeep Compass makes a smacking noise under the dash when the fan is turned on
It does not matter if it is heat or ac. My ac compressor quit and I replaced it and had air for one day. Checked the vacuum and the freon all looks great it quit working when the noise started coming ...
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2010 Jeep Compass randomly blows the horn
The jeep does not have to be running to do it either. Parked at work, home or anywhere. It also does it driving down the road. Sometimes short burst and sometimes really long ones. What causes this ...
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Is Jeep and Dodge's, both 6.1l SRT8, PCMs interchangeable
One of the motors is having misfires in two cylinders, afaik compression, spark plugs and injectors were checked, and they were fine. PCM is suspected to have gone bad. Codes thrown: p0301, p0304.
We ...
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2011 Jeep Patriot broken bolt in engine cradle / cross member
So, I've been noticing some sounds when the vehicle is moving, especially starting/stopping/turning, and recently had all the struts replaced, but the noise persisted. Then I noticed that there is a ...
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Long crank but still starts
I am in need of some help. I have an 08 Jeep Compass Sport. 2.4 4x4. We have been having a lot of rain and a lot of flooding. I was on my way home from work, and I came to an area where the road was ...
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Should the 5th wheel be included in the tire rotation?
I didn't see this question asked so thought it might make a good one. If you have a visible 5th wheel that is full size like the spare on a Jeep Wrangler should that spare be included in the tire ...
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Rattling sound coming from engine bay
I drive a 2014 jeep compass, a week ago I started to hear rattling sound coming from engine bay at about 40-50 Km/HR, specifically at about 1500 rpm. Do you think there is engine damage? It has 45000 ...
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ESC light keeps coming on…why?
I need help. I have a 2014 Grand Cherokee and what is happening is the esc light keeps coming on while driving. When it does, the car reduces speed and even with the pedal to the floor itās barely ...
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2011 Jeep Patriot CRD 2.2 - engine does not start // P0685 error
I have a 2011 Jeep Patriot CRD 2.2 (Euro-Model) that does not start anymore. First boot-up and preheating is normal but when I turn the key further for ignition nothing happens, no sound no movement, ...
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Brake Pads on a Jeep Patriot
I have recently changed the brake pads on my Jeep Patriot. It seems to me that the pads just "sit" inside the caliper as opposed to actually being attached (in some shape, way, or form) to something.
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Ticking in engine
I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and there is a ticking sound in my engine. I think itās tied to the rpm but it goes away when accelerating. If I let off the gas it comes back. Also if I put ...
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Blowing a fuse when turning on trailer lights
Just purchased a 5 x 8 utility trailer. Lights on the back of the trailor were not wired in, wires were hanging loose both sides. Wired lights according to instructions, pass. Side green brown, ...
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Standing Jeep JK - What to watch out for
My Jeep JK developed a bad radiator leak. While trying to decide between new or converting to aluminum retrofit (too expensive to order off overseas shopping sites - import duties), the car is now ...
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2007 Jeep Liberty Sport- all of my brake lights came on in the dash
I was driving normally, braked and all of the brake lights on my dash came on and stayed on. why?
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Jeep Grand Cherokee: what is this plate sticking out of the undercarriage
I'm looking to buy a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and during the visual inspection I noticed this plate sticking out of the undercarriage. Everything is more or less the same level on the undercarriage ...
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door locks locking and unlocking problems
I have a 2007 jeep commander, when I unlock my doors using my fob sometimes it will unlock and then lock right away but not always. its a guessing game when it will happen.
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Converting Jeep Wrangler rear brakes from drum to disc - Is this safe and recommended?
My 1998 Jeep Wrangler's rear brakes are in need of replacement. I was thinking of just upgrading to disc brakes while I am doing this. Is this a safe and good idea? Any negatives? Has it been done? ...
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I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, 2.5L. What kind of brakes are in my vehicle?
I believe I have disc brakes in the front. Is it drum brakes in the back?
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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 200k miles - 02 Sensor and cylinder 5 misfire code come on at the same time
People keep telling me it can't be an 02 sensor, and other people keep telling me that an 02 sensor has given them a misfire so I'm not sure what to do. I've replaced the plugs (old ones were in bad ...
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No lights on my Jeep Wrangler Sport, bulbs and fuses spear good
No tail, marker or parking lights on driver side of 2013 Jeep Wrangler spirt, fuses all seem good and bulbs not burnt out, HELP!
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Went in for a transmission repair, had two torque converts fail since, Jeep Liberty
I've been having some issues with a local transmission shop. Basically, I had my transmission rebuilt and it has failed on me twice since. My vehicle is a 2006 Jeep Liberty CRD. My model has the ...
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Shorts since install
I recently had a remote starter installed on my jeep. Every since I have had shorts in my wiring. I was told keyless starter are bad on starters. Last week I had to jump start my jeep 2 times. I ...
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Window switch works when it wants to
I bought an aftermarket window master switch for a Jeep Liberty it works most of the time when it stops working and all I do is unplug it and plug it back in and it works fine for about a week then ...
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What is the correct Power Steering Fluid for a 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ?
What is the correct Power Steering Fluid for a 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ?
I called a Jeep Chrysler dealership, and they said to not to use an ATF +4.
Then I went to another Jeep Chrysler dealership, and ...
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Cold weather idling issue, white smoke, black soot and loss in power
I have a 1976 cj7. I recieved it as a gift from my Dad in March this year. I absolutely love this Jeep and have been driving it as often as possible. It had a really bad idle and severe exhaust/fuel ...
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How long will it take for my heat to work after refilling antifreeze?
Two days ago the heat in our 2011 Jeep Liberty was working fine. Yesterday my wife said the heat wasn't working, it was blowing air but it wasn't warm. I looked online and it was suggested that the ...
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Jeep Patriot 2016 brake light whistle sound
When I brake I hear a light whistle sound every time unless a step on the brake harder then the sound goes away. When I drive normally I do not hear anything (unless I start lightly braking). Not sure ...
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What is the best course of action when Jeep Wrangler transmission has been driven with low fluid levels
A small pinhole occurred in the transmission cooler lines near the radiator in a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. It has automatic transmission.
Over time the owner kept adding transmission fluid when needed and ...
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While driving 96 Jeep cherokee stalled
Jeep it completely died out. I changed the crankshaft sensor not issue. Come to find out the 30 amp fuse behind battery keeps blowing and not gettting power to coil? Tries to start but won't battery ...
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ignition coil or cam sensor or pcm making misfire in exhaust possibly?
I am not able to get the jeep to the auto parts and get it's diagnostic but I'm wondering if the coil pack could be my problem? I've tried to deduce the misfire for days and have read and tried ...
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Clicking sound from AC on startup
I have a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee that makes a very loud clicking noise when I turn the AC on just after starting the car. It only happens every so often and it lasts about 20 seconds. It sounds like ...
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Wiring for radio issues?
I have a 04 jeep grand cherokee special edition and the factory harness was cut out so I figured whatever I'll just hard wire it. Found all the speaker wire colors matches them up but the battery ...
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Turbo info for 2006 Jeep KJ Liberty CRD diesel
Have a Jeep KJ, the 2006 Liberty CRD with the 2.8L turbo diesel.
It fails a smog test with a P0299 error code which the kindly person at DEQ said was a turbo bearing seal failure, therefore, planning ...
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Prestone Power Steering with Stop Leak fluid for 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ?
Is Prestone Power Steering Fluid with Stop Leak compatible with a 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ?
Note that I'm not expecting much from "Stop Leak", but unless it harms things, it doesn't cost any extra. Any ...
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Retrofitting cruise control into a jeep cherokee XJ 1999?
Found a GREAT deal on a jeep cherokee 1999. But it doesn't have cruise control. what is involved in retrofitting a cruise control system into it?
If you paid to have it done, what did it cost you?
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Is it possible our new tire fitting has had something do with leaking coolant?
We just got front passenger tire replaced on jeep Cherokee and now car is losing coolant like crazy. We have looked under the hood & looks like the damage is in this same area. There was no leak ...
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Jeep Commander all wheel drive automatic transmission no Park
I have an '07 Jeep Commander (all wheel drive). Coming home, I went across railroad tracks and lost all my gears. No park, no gears. The transmission fluid is full.
My mechanic says it's a bad ...
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Jeep Wrangler 2015: What is this part under the hood? And, now that I burned plastic on it, should I replace it?
I apparently dropped a small piece of vinyl hose in the passenger side engine bay, which ended up resting on, and then melting on the pictured part when I turned the engine on. I removed the hose when ...
