Questions tagged [jeep]
Jeep is a brand of vehicles currently manufactured by the Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) Group.
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Grand Cherokee WJ With a Few Codes
Recently purchased a 2001 Grand Cherokee, 4.0 with a 42RE, 187k miles.
I've got the following codes:
1388 - ASD or CNG Relay Control Circuit
1763 - Faulty Governor Pressure Sensor
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Can I tow a FRS with a Jeep Wrangler and tow dolly?
I know the Wrangler has a weight cap at 3,500lbs. The FRS is at 2,800 roughly so is it possible to tow rear end wheels on the dolly? All I have to do is lock the steering wheel right and I can leave ...
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What material is best for engine oil filler cap gasket?
I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the engine oil filler cap gasket is broken. I would like to use the original gasket as a template and make a new one out of gasket material instead of buying a ...
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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trans over temp
Red Lightning bolt, engine light, trans over temp, occasionally problems with starting.
About 3 weeks ago, one day I started my car, (it was cold) and I dint wait for it to warm up like I usually ...
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of more rows in a radiator core?
When purchasing a radiator, one spec that is provided is the number of rows in the core.
I have a few closely related questions regarding these rows that are perhaps best to combine into this single ...
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Can I repurpose a vehicle body to make a pull trailer?
I have a couple older vehicles in my yard and I'm wondering if I can repurpose them. I'd actually like to strip one down and make a pull trailer. Is that feasible?
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Jeep ran without coolant, now it will not start
I ran my jeep around 10 miles with no coolant and actually melted the sides of my plastic radiator , now it won't start, did I completely f it up or can it be saved , and how can I diagnose what's ...
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Replace radiator hoses with radiator when rust is present in coolant?
The radiator on a 20+ year old Jeep XJ recently bust. The fluid that came out was a rust colour, likely indicating that the radiator was at least partially filled with water instead of coolant (...
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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil leak
I noticed my wife’s jeep leaking oil and was wondering what the problem is. It is a very slow leak. But here is where I think it’s coming from. Can anyone tell me if it makes sense for an oil leak ...
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What is this headlight adapter called?
A really simple question. I have Jeep Compass 2012 and it has this adapter for the main headlights. I assume it's an original OEM part although happy to be corrected.
Either way, what is it ...
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Where is the test port located on a CVT Jeep patriot 2012 limited 4WD?
I have a CVT in my patriot and want to install a temp gauge without a T-Fitting since it will be more accurate coming from the transmission itself. I can not seem to find the test port on the ...
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2019 Jeep Cherokee won't start
My car is a 2019 Jeep Cherokee on Friday my car wouldn't start. On my dashboard it said low battery voltage. I have had the battery a year and a half. I had someone jump it off and it started up. I ...
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Overheating car
I have a 2009 Jeep Patriot Sport. So I noticed a couple of months ago that my car started overheating. When i opened the trunk i noticed that there was anti-freeze everywhere but I didn’t know where ...
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1978 Jeep Wagoneer - Rotor problems
-I am trying to change the rotors on a 1978 Jeep Wagoneer (5.9L 4WD, Quadtrac), but in order to do that I need a special tool to remove the socket that holds the rotor, I don't know what tool that is. ...
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2011 Jeep Compass Cooling fans don't run
2011 Jeep Compass with the 2.4
So far replaced thermostats and temp sensor. both fans do not run , even with Ac on and temp setting an alert.
fuses check good, fan relays and the box are clean and ...
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Spark plug gap confusion
I recently bought a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.7L engine, when I went to tune it up the spark plugs were set at 0.035 which is recommend by AutoZone ( auto parts store ) but the jeep Cherokees ...
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2017 Jeep Patriot 2.0 with cvt trans
Check transmission fluid reads 70 mm cold and hot after driving put through gears did everything you're supposed to do tried this multiple times still reads the same 70 mm no matter if cold or hot and ...
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I got my wheels balanced and aligned and my car is still shaking
My car is a jeep patriot 2014 and only had one previous owner with no wrecks, ive only had the car since January and about a month ago my car started to shake while on back roads. I checked all my ...
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Grand Cherokee folding mirror mechanism damaged by car wash?
I have a 2021 (old platform) Grand Cherokee Overland, which came factory-equipped with power folding mirrors. I just took it through a car wash, during which the passenger-side mirror was pushed into ...
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Jeep Patriot RPM Gauge bounces / not right
I have a Jeep Patriot 2012 2.4L 4 wheel drive limited. While all other dash gauges work well with no issues, the RPM gauge will stick (not move after a certain position, around 1000 RPMS and then ...
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2011 Jeep grand Cherokee , 30,000 Klms calliper damaged new pads/rotors?
I had both front and back brakes replaced 9 months ago. Ive done 30,000 km since and I am being told the calliper failed, and burnt the new brakes out. Thee was no warning light or leaks. It'll cost ...
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Heater Blower Disassembly
So i was attempting to fix my heater blower but, this is a very odd and panful thing to take apart
Anyone know how? i need to get to the rotor to clean it out and get to the stator
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Possible DIY fixes for Heater Motor? | heater-blower repair
[This didn't get posted apparently cuz i forgot to hit publish, so this was yesterday]
So i'm streaming live as of now and am diagnosing a problem with the Heater Blower, it's not working. While I was ...
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Abnormal Fan Switch Voltages?!? '99 Wrangler SE/TJ fan issues
So I've managed to get the blower motor out of my jeep, and while I'm gonna try to salvage the seemingly spent motor (more about this in a different question), the voltage being sent to the motor ...
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Blower Motor Location on my wrangler
So, was working on my A/C and was trying to find the blower motor. from what I had seen on the internet, for the '99 Wrangler TJ's it is usually located under the glove box. now I did some digging ...
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What type of soft top is this?
So I bought this abandoned 1999 jeep wrangler SE/TJ that was sitting for 6 years. the soft top is very worn but I want to get an identical one cuz I like the style of it, but I can't seem to find one ...
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E-Brake/ Parking or Hand Brake not working (well barely)
So I was pulling my Jeep back into my workshop and realized that I had accidentally left the handbrake engaged, but it barely felt like it was doing anything. I heard squeaking, so it WAS doing ...
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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited turn signals and emergency flashers not working
I have replaced the relay in the dash. Also replaced the combination lever on the steering wheel and also put brand new tail lights in with new bulb sockets and lights. Nothing works. Another problem ...
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What does this ground cable connect to?
so i was filming for youtube and came across this random ground wire that wasn't bolted to anything, it's on a '99 jeep wrangler TJ, any of y'all know where this goes?
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2016 Jeep Compass Transmission Issue- cannot be replicated by dealership?
I purchased a certified pre-owned 2016 Jeep Compass back in Dec. 2017 from a large Jeep dealership. In April 2018, while on a 3 hour trip, the car would not accelerate past 30mph on an expressway-...
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What Are the body trim Specs of this 2000 Jeep Wrangler
So im in the Market of a old 2000 Jeep wrangler i found in a friends backyard. so i have some pictures of it and im punching in the info into my amazon garage, now there are a few options like this:
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05 Jeep Liberty V6 - Battery died, computer reset, running extremely rough. Only code is P0137, and new o2 sensor reads 0v
Title basically sums it up, I have an 05 Liberty with the V6. Battery died over the big chill last week because I left a dash cam plugged in for a few days. Once I got the car running, it was running ...
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What is the most probable cause of this leak?
I’m heading over to purchase this 1998 Jeep Laredo and one of the photos online showed this leak on the underside. Any idea what it might be?
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A/C Fan Does Not Turn Occasionally on 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Every once and awhile my A/C fans don't turn on in my Jeep. I'll turn off the A/C and turn it back on, adjust fan speed, and they still don't turn on. I'll turn off the car and turn it back on with no ...
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Is it worth undercoating an already rusted frame?
I live in a place where the roads are salted and it leads to a lot of undercarriage corrosion. I typically get my vehicle undercoated every year (which costs about $150 where I am).
Even though I have ...
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intermittent loss of brake pressure on a 2012 jeep wrangler
I have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler and I've experienced something very scary three times in the past couple of years.
I was driving up to an intersection and put my foot on the brake and the brake pedal went ...
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2002 Jeep Liberty 3.7. Not firing on bank 1, black smoke along with gas smell. No codes
Thanks in advance for reading. I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty that dies on my wife one day. We towed it to a shop and they couldn't figure out whats wrong. The Jeep is not firing on bank 1, puts out black ...
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1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel hops/bucks only after vehicle gets warmed up
I have a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with all-time 4 wheel drive (4 high/4 low).
When the vehicle is cold, I can make tight turns in a parking lot with ease. However, if I've driven the vehicle for 10 ...
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Jeep 4.0 inline 6 engine won't turn over by hand, need help
Here is the backstory.
Wife had her 2004 Jeep Wrangler running and driving fine and the transmission went out about 2 years ago, it was a 42rle. The Jeep sat at her parents ranch outside with no ...
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90 Jeep YJ: Identify part on top of engine?
What is this part from the top of the engine?
Part can be seen broken in this attached image.
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Vehicle info:
1990 Jeep Wrangler YJ
6 cylinder 4.2L
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2009 Jeep Liberty Engine
My 2009 Jeep Liberty’s engine seized and I’m looking for a new motor. Found two for the same price, however one is for a 2008 liberty and the other is for a 2009 liberty. Is there any differences ...
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Dash Gauges not on until I press the brakes then they come on
I have a 2003 Jeep Wrangler and dash gauges will not come on unless I press the brake pedal. Any suggestions?
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can I trickle charge a spare car battery (located inside the car) from the cigar lighter port while driving?
I keep a car parked in a lot in another state. I get out there every few months or so. The battery under the hood sometimes is dead due to the small system draws while the vehicle sits idle for a ...
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5.7 Hemi coolant leak
I have a 05 Jeep limited with the 5.7 hemi. I have a coolant leak coming from the backside of the engine, and it’s dripping off the fire-wall, I notice there is a house coming up with a clamp. ...
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Jeep Cherokee Electrical
I have a 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4. When im driving all my electrical stuff turns off but turn on right away but the engine keeps running. This only happens when im driving through rough terrain, ...
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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel door won't close
The latch on my fuel door housing is stuck inside the housing and the fuel door has nothing to latch onto when I push the fuel door and try to close it. I've attached a picture of my existing fuel ...
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2012 jeep patriot 2.0L- Gears slipping but only after stopping during long drives
I have a jeep patriot 2012 which uses a CVT transmission. recently I have been going on a lot of long road trips. I noticed that when I first start to drive the car, there is no gears slipping. Even ...
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1998 jeep grand cherokee parasitic draw
My jeep has a parasitic draw I traced them back to my cluster, my cigar lighter, and my rear washer I took a part my dash and tried seeing if there were any bad wires I could not see any help would ...
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Can I replace the engine of a 3.7L Liberty with that of a different year?
My Jeep Liberty 2010 3.7L engine broke down and I was wondering if I could replace it with the engine of a Jeep Liberty 2003 3.7L.
I heard there can be trouble with the computer, what kind?
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(2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee) P0420 Code, Heater not getting hot, and low idle after warming up
I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee that has a P0420 code which has recently shown up. I am not sure how long the heater has not been working as I live in GA and have just begun to start using it but ...
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