Questions tagged [jeep]
Jeep is a brand of vehicles currently manufactured by the Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) Group.
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Jeep 2007 liberty wont start, trans temp light up on dash
So yesterday I took my Jeep 2007 Liberty to AutoZone and had him put the diagnostic thing on it and it told me the speed sensors on three wheels were bad okay so then today I drive it to my daughters ...
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Can i drive my 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 100 miles to a mechanic with a misfiring cylinder?
My 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee started hesitating when accelerating, but only after the engine warms up. The testing tool says it's a cylinder 2 misfire. The mechanic I want to take it to is 100 miles ...
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Mopar running bulb socket doesn't fit any new LED bulbs I buy
I've got a 2014 Jeep Compass and this uses Mopar sockets for the running daylight bulbs (part 68191950AA). They look like this:
What I don't know for sure is exactly what model bulbs are meant to ...
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All lug nuts come off without any warning and studs backed off
I was replacing the wheels on my 2011 jeep wrangler sahara,torqued to 95 lb/ft and when i went to go test drive it nothing felt off until i was on the highway and before i even got to 80 km/h my wheel ...
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Jeep won't start
It was started and running. I stopped at the store turned it off went inside was in there for a little while came out turned the key and it didn't have the spring back when you normally start the Jeep....
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Mystery coolant leak that suddenly stopped?
In short: Any ideas why a coolant leak would be sporadic and suddenly not be found during a pressure test?
2020 Jeep Cherokee / 3.2L V6.
Had what was almost certainly a coolant leak on Saturday. ...
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Supplying power to rear camera from one of two sources (OR gate)
I'm installing a rear camera in my 2004 Jeep TJ with a new radio head unit with a large display. The head unit I'm using automatically switches to the backup camera when the camera video feed is ...
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Loud Knocking/Clicking While Turning Left
I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee which in general has had a few small issues (stock radio failure, stuck on heat only for the passenger side, and after resolving that, I'm stuck on heat only for the ...
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VIN Programming for new ECU on 2010 Jeep Wrangler 3.8l w/ Manual Transmission
I've run into an issue with a 2010 Jeep Wrangler.
We've recently replace the ECU with a brand new one from the dealer and unfortunately, it was not pre-programmed for the vehicles VIN. All local ...
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2012 Jeep Patriot CVT Transmission possibly failing
I have a CVT in my Jeep Patriot. Within the last 4k miles, I have replaced the fluid with mopar cvtf-4 & replaced both filters. I have a small cooler on the return line of the stock cooler. The ...
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Ignition coil connector on my 1978 jeep wagoner
I am looking to replace my Ignition coil connector on my 1978 jeep wagoner. As one of the wires is not attached. The one I am seeing online do not look like original. The original has three wires ...
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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Axle Part Identification
I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo. Looking under the driver side rear, I noticed a detached tube dangling. One end of the tube is connected to a saturated/leaking box on the axle and I'm not ...
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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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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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