How long do XJ Cherokees last?
So, how long do Jeep Grand Cherokees last? As similar to any other vehicle, the lifespan of the Grand Cherokee depends on its model year or engine type plus how you use and how well you maintain it. That said, according to most users, the Grand Cherokee has an average maximum lifespan of 20 years.
Is there a problem with my 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
My immobiliser has immobilised my 1997 Jeep really well. However, I cannot now mobilise. I have re-programmed the fob, changed the batteries, disconnected the car battery, tried the main dealer, tried auto electrics company, all to no avail.
What’s the problem with my Jeep Cherokee sport?
We’ve got a Jeep Cherokee Sport (auto) 1996. A couple of weeks ago my husband went to the local shop (about 2 miles) and the engine just shut off, leaving him in the middle of the road with two tons of hard-to-steer metal. Since then it has been in the garage twice. The rotor arm has been replaced as that seemed to be the problem.
Where to find the immobiliser on a Jeep Cherokee?
This is normally done in some hard to find place like buried right under the dashboard – so it could be an awkward job. Your best bet is probably to contact an alarm fitter who will know the ‘usual’ places that the splicing is done on this vehicle.
Why does my Jeep Cherokee not start at all?
The engine ecu needs to get a signal from one of the immobilisers to allow the vehicle to start if not it will start and run for 2 or 3 seconds then cut out. Does you car start at all? If it doesn?t it?s unlikely to be your immobiliser at fault. More likely it?s the crankshaft sensor. Does the dash all work, fuel gauge, battery voltage?
When did the Jeep Cherokee XJ come out?
It is a Jeep Cherokee generation that was manufactured from 1983 to 2001. They were called SportWagens, as the precursor to sport utility vehicles (SUV) before that term was used. What does XJ mean for Jeep? It means eXperimental Jeep. I guess the experiment worked because the style lasted for decades.
Is the Jeep Cherokee XJ a good car?
According to FourWheeler, the earlier Jeep Cherokee XJ models are not the golden years. Models before 1987 had early model transfer-case options that didn’t hold up as well.
Is it safe to buy a used Jeep Cherokee?
These classic Jeep models are really starting to rise in popularity. But don’t buy a used Jeep Cherokee just because the square body looks cool. Do your homework to learn which models need to be avoided. First of all, what is a Jeep Cherokee XJ? It is a Jeep Cherokee generation that was manufactured from 1983 to 2001.
What kind of transmission does a Jeep Cherokee XJ have?
From 1987 and on, the Jeep Cherokee XJ primarily had four-speed automatic transmissions. However, in 200, the NV35000 five-speed manual transmission appeared. It’s pretty rare and may be expensive if you can find one.