Questions tagged [jeep]
Jeep is a brand of vehicles currently manufactured by the Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) Group.
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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.
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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 it’s 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 it’s 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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1995 Jeep Wrangler won't move in gear
Was driving to work and just suddenly lost all power.
Tried switching to a lower gear but no dice.
Towed it home and had to put it on blocks since I can't get the wheels to lock up in gear.
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Back up camera dirty on inside?
My lenses for back up camera is dirty somewhere else rather then the outside because the outside is spotless but it’s still blurry...is it possible for salt to get in between lense somehow?
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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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New master cylinder but still no clutch pressure
I have a 2007 jeep compass with standard transmission. I have replaced my master cylinder and have bled all the lines but still have no clutch pressure. What should I try next?
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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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2012 Jeep liberty ABS control module
Can any one with certainty tell me if a ABS control module needs to be programmed. Oddly enough I jeep dealership and another jeep dealership said yes the other said no. Any help please
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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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2004 grand jeep cherokee
Ok here is Missouri it is -6 out this morning. I go out to start my jeep and let it warm up a bit. It was a rough start likeit sound like it didnt want to start or taking its time anyway it sounded a ...
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Rattling Noise from Wrangler
Today, I began to hear a strong rattling noise coming from underneath my vehicle. The noise seems to be pretty random but I normally hear it the strongest while cruising without pressing the clutch, ...
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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 an error code which the kindly person at DEQ said was a turbo bearing seal failure, therefore, planning to ...
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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 ...
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Can I use a 225 70r16 tire to replace a 24570r16 tire if i brake down for a spare?
I have a 2003 jeep Cherokee and the only tire I have for a spare is a 225 70r16 but currently using 245 70r16s. Wondering if it would be OK to use temporarily?
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - ESC light stays on
The Electronic Stability Control light is staying on in my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
I took it to a dealership and they said they fixed it by flashing some modules though it's still on. I'd take it ...
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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee misses on the highway, not on surface streets
My good old Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1996 and original owner with 274,000 miles is, the last few days on the freeway only, missing and semi stalling.
No check engine lights, all fluids etc. are fine. I ...
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block test positive but leak down doesn't find any issue
My Jeep has been losing coolant before and after replacing a leaky radiator. block test proved positive for combustion gases but the dealer doesn't find an issue with leak down test. there is not ...
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All-Wheel Drive/ 4WD system
Time has come to clear things out...
I would like to know the difference between a center differential and a transfer case.
I know that a transfer case engages the front axle with the rear axle in 4H ...
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Is it possible for air to flow too fast through the radiator? My engine runs hot at 75 mph but not a 60 mph
My vehicle is a '97 Jeep Cherokee XJ with the 4.0L straight-six.
I'll try to keep this as short as possible, so I'll just ask that you please assume that there is nothing wrong with the cooling ...
