What should I do about my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

What should I do about my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Plastic control arm on damper needs to be replaced. Common problem. My 2012 Grand Cherokee did the same thing. Passenger side blend door gear broke; it’s cheap plastic gear. $2 part. Can be done yourself, there’s a how to somewhere on this forum.

How does the blend door work on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

That gear needs to rotate counter clockwise about a quarter turn to open the blend door. But you can’t rotate the gear that far without it hitting the top housing. Also that would not mesh correctly then with the bottom gear.

What kind of SUV is the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a five-passenger midsize SUV that comes in Laredo, Limited and Overland trims. Each is available with 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrains.

What kind of engine does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

The 2012 Grand Cherokee has a standard V6 engine that reviewers said isn’t especially powerful but should be strong enough for most drivers. Some preferred the added thrust of models with the V8, which they said feel faster in all driving situations.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a five-passenger midsize SUV that comes in Laredo, Limited and Overland trims. Each is available with 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrains.

What kind of oil does a Jeep Grand Cherokee use?

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo / Limited / Overland / Overland Summit Flex 2012, Edge™ SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil, 1 Quart by Castrol®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality…

That gear needs to rotate counter clockwise about a quarter turn to open the blend door. But you can’t rotate the gear that far without it hitting the top housing. Also that would not mesh correctly then with the bottom gear.

What kind of car is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

If you envision using your SUV for both “sport” and “utility,” the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is tough to beat.

Plastic control arm on damper needs to be replaced. Common problem. My 2012 Grand Cherokee did the same thing. Passenger side blend door gear broke; it’s cheap plastic gear. $2 part. Can be done yourself, there’s a how to somewhere on this forum.

What kind of car is the Jeep Laredo?

I bought a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo…. 40K on it and love it. Wonder why I never got a Jeep before. Anyhow, long story short I need some help. I recently was driving turned on the AC with the weather near 90 degrees now. For some reason I noticed it wasn’t getting as cold though there was plenty of cold air blowing driver side….

How much does it cost to fix a Jeep Laredo?

It’s a fairly simple fix. Remove the glove box and the passenger side blend door actuator motor and gear is just inside to the left. Shouldn’t cost more than $150-$200 to replace with parts and labor included by a good cheap independent tech. There’s several good posts in these forums explaining exactly how to do it.

How to replace blend doors in Jeep Laredo?

You are not accessing the blend doors inside the air box. You are replacing the actuator motor and gear mounted to the outside of the air box with two T20 screws. If you do not want to tackle it yourself… find a cheap mechanic on Craigslist for $25 to $30 an hour labor.