Why is my Jeep Grand Cherokee shifting funny?

Why is my Jeep Grand Cherokee shifting funny?

The automatic transmission in my wife’s 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee began shifting “funny” one day while in traffic. The next morning when she went to pull out of our driveway she thought the transmission felt like it was slipping. That night when she returned from work I took it for a test drive. I backed out the driveway in reverse with no problems.

How often does the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo go into neutral?

When driving my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo the lights around the pnd21 will circle all of the gears and either go into neutral or 1st gear on its own while you are driving it, it happens at least 2-3 times a week.

When did the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo come out?

I purchased a Grand Cherokee laredo 2006 invoice no. 392118) on March 26, 2007 in tamiami Chrysler-Jeep, 8250 sw 8 street, miami FL 33144. A few days after its purchase I noticed a little jump when I accelerated, then I carried the car to tamiami Chrysler service on April 2, 2007.

Why is my Jeep Grand Cherokee not working?

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While coming to a stop, the vehicle hesitated as if it would shut off. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the gears shifted and the engine or transmission jumped. The failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle is currently being repaired by an authorized dealer.

What causes a hard shift in a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Transmission fluid that is worn out can cause harsh gear shifts and damage the synchros and clutches. Checking your fluid can tell you a whole lot about what is going on inside of the transmission. Here’s a good article on using transmission fluid color to help determine what is going on in the transmission.

Is there a problem with my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo?

I have 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with 125,000 miles and it will not start sometimes. By sometimes, i mean it just clicks. Other times it starts just fine. I have full batter life, so that cannot be the issue.

What to do if your Jeep Grand Cherokee does not move?

What to do if your Park, Drive, Neutral, and Reverse indicator on your dash all light on your dash. You will get U0404 and P0700 codes. The Jeep will not move, hesitate, buck, go into failsafe mode, or drive normal. If it does any of the above, pull over and restart the Jeep.

Why is my Jeep Grand Cherokee not starting?

It has been seven months and the problem has not occurred again. The click you here is the solenoid operating, however, if the battery wire is not tight you will not get sufficient current for the starter motor to spin. The starter and solenoid are a one piece unit.

Can a Jeep Grand Cherokee Drive in two gears?

You’re often still able to drive the vehicle, but it only operates in one or two gears. For example, you may find that you’re only able to drive the car in the automatic transmission’s third gear, only being able to select the other two gears when you shift the transmission manually.

Is there a problem with my Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Very often, this will solve the problem. But Jeep Grand Cherokees seem especially prone to more serious transmission problems, and some owners are quite vexed at their inability to determine the causes.

How is the transmission sensor on a Jeep Grand Cherokee held down?

Notice in the picture and in your transmission that the plate holding down the governor pressure solenoid and sensor is held on by only three 7/16 bolts and two Torx screws. This is TOO EASY! Remove the bolts and screws. Place your hand under the SOLENOID so it doesn’t drop and evenly pull down on the holding plate.

You’re often still able to drive the vehicle, but it only operates in one or two gears. For example, you may find that you’re only able to drive the car in the automatic transmission’s third gear, only being able to select the other two gears when you shift the transmission manually.

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee not shift gears?

For example, you may find that you’re only able to drive the car in the automatic transmission’s third gear, only being able to select the other two gears when you shift the transmission manually. The most common cause of transmission problems is the easiest to fix: check the fluid level in the transmission and restore it to the proper levels.

Very often, this will solve the problem. But Jeep Grand Cherokees seem especially prone to more serious transmission problems, and some owners are quite vexed at their inability to determine the causes.

Why is my transmission not shifting out of first gear?

Transmission wont shift out of first gear Stays in limp-in mode, Chrysler vehicles If you own a Chrysler vehicle and the transmission stays in 1 gear and will not shift, chances are the computer has put it into “limp in” mode. The underlying condition can be an internal fault, a defective solenoid pack,

When do I hit the gas my car jerks?

My car jerks slightly when I’m at a steady speed or tryin… when I try to stay at 40 45 mph my car chugs jerks slightly, but when I hit the gas it goes away only usually at those speeds. I replaced spark plugs all but number 3 today didn’t change anything, change tps nothin, changed air tempature sensor and no change.

Why does my car Jerk when I cruise?

My car has 163000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. In the future, please include the codes as they can help use pinpoint and give you a more accurate answer. The surging you feel while under light throttle, which is what is happening at a cruise, is due to a lean condition. Just as your codes suggests.

Why does my car Jerk when I slow down?

If the car sat for a year with fuel in the gas tank, that fuel has oxidized and created gum, varnish and other solid contaminants that have plugged up the fuel filter and the fuel injectors. The fuel filter is… After replacing valve cover gaskets, car runs horrible, and throws 5 different codes.

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee Rev and hesitate?

The symptoms you describe on your Jeep Grand Cherokee lead me to believe that you may have a cam or crankshaft position sensor intermittently failing. If the computer does not know the location of the cam and crankshaft, then it is not able to tell the engine how to perform. This results in the symptoms that you have described with your Jeep.

My car jerks slightly when I’m at a steady speed or tryin… when I try to stay at 40 45 mph my car chugs jerks slightly, but when I hit the gas it goes away only usually at those speeds. I replaced spark plugs all but number 3 today didn’t change anything, change tps nothin, changed air tempature sensor and no change.

What makes a jeep fall on its face?

As I pulled out on the road, the thing would fall on its face and buck and jerk. It was a scary and sudden loss of power. I diagnosed it by looking at the scan tool data for the Throttle Position Sensor and when the Jeep acted up, the TPS value was frozen, even though I was giving more and more throttle.

My car has 163000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. In the future, please include the codes as they can help use pinpoint and give you a more accurate answer. The surging you feel while under light throttle, which is what is happening at a cruise, is due to a lean condition. Just as your codes suggests.

How can I override the shift lever in my Jeep?

Firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine OFF. 3. Remove the rubber liner from the cupholder (located next to the shifter on the center console). 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove the shift lever override access cover, located on the bottom of the cupholder. 5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 6.

How to change oil filter on Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Tork the bolts (three 7/16 bolts and Torx screws to 35 inch LBS. Now remove the 2 Torx bolts holding the transmission oil filter and change it.

The automatic transmission in my wife’s 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee began shifting “funny” one day while in traffic. The next morning when she went to pull out of our driveway she thought the transmission felt like it was slipping. That night when she returned from work I took it for a test drive. I backed out the driveway in reverse with no problems.

Notice in the picture and in your transmission that the plate holding down the governor pressure solenoid and sensor is held on by only three 7/16 bolts and two Torx screws. This is TOO EASY! Remove the bolts and screws. Place your hand under the SOLENOID so it doesn’t drop and evenly pull down on the holding plate.