Why would a jeep run hot?
While there are a variety of reasons your Jeep Wrangler is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
Why does my Jeep not start when it’s warm?
If its a starter issue it WONT crank, when some part of the starter system is failing or failed it wont turn over. Very different from cranking and not starting. If your getting clicking, you may have a weak battery, poor connection or dying starter (likely one of the prior).
Why does my Jeep Cherokee keep stalling?
While certainly frustrating, these stalls can also have serious consequences. Here is why your Jeep Cherokee keeps stalling: Many stalling problems can be attributed to the PCM or crankshaft sensor and there are steps you can take to fix these issues yourself or at the very least point your mechanic in the right direction
Are there any problems with the Jeep Cherokee?
Although it is one of the most recognizable models on the SUV landscape, the Jeep Cherokee has been plagued through the years by driver complaints about chronic stalling. There are countless instances of Jeep Cherokees stalling while traveling at low speeds or high speeds, driving straight or losing power in the midst of a turn.
How many miles does a Jeep Cherokee take to stall?
Jeep Cherokee XJ’s and Cherokee KJ’s with less than 25,000 miles have experienced stalling problems, but most cases seem to involve vehicles with 75,000 miles or more on them, and it is with particular reference to these older vehicles that the PCM is most relevant.
Why does my Jeep overheat while sitting idle?
I have a 2004 Jeep Cherokee that keeps overheating. It overheats when I am sitting idle for about 5 minutes with the air running. When I drive, the gauge goes back down quickly. I have replaced thermostat, fan, flushed the radiator system.
What should I do if my Jeep Cherokee engine is overheating?
Check the lower radiator hose. It’s supposed to have a spring inside it to keep it from collapsing when the engine is running. If someone changed the lower hose and didn’t swap over the spring the hose can actually close shut.
Why does my Jeep Cherokee stall while driving?
A significant number of drivers have reported that not only did their Jeep Cherokees lose engine power while driving, but in nearly all cases, stalling occurred without any warning and with no indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Where is the cooling fan on a Jeep Cherokee?
Located on driver side of radiator facing engine, the auxiliary electric fan is intended to supplement your clutch fan and provide additional cooling when engine temperature exceeds approximately 215* as well as anytime the air conditioner is on.