Is the Jeep Cherokee still suffering from a transmission problem?
The good news is that FCA has not received any reports of injuries or fatalities from this latest transmission issue. Because the automaker is still working on a fix for the defect, it won’t send out official owner notifications until that fix is good to go, which will reportedly be early next month.
What should the transmission temp be on a Jeep XJ?
A great trans temp gauge for your XJ would be this one from Autometer. This trans temp gauge uses a classic half sweep 100 – 250 trans temp reading and the Jeep logo is certainly a nice touch. To learn more about transmission temperature gauges and how to install one, check out our transmission temperature gauges guide.
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD limp mode?
Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 2.7 CRD limp modes and MIL illumination. Permanent limp-in mode. When the TCM determines there is a non-recoverable condition present that will not allow proper transmission operation, it will place the transmission in permanent limp-in mode.
How to check Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 fault codes?
Those devices are very expensive and we made a free program for reading/clearing engine and transmission faults for 2.7 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It works with ELM327 based diagnostic device, you can get it from ebay for 5 EUR. Check at our software page. Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 2.7 CRD limp modes and MIL illumination. Permanent limp-in mode.
What does transmission over temp mean on 2007 Grand Cherokee?
My 2007 Grand Cherokee 5.7 indicates “Transmission over temp” It happened just after it was serviced and got new transmission oil. The oil level is correct and the transmission works fine. It also came on while the car idle and not even moving. The computer was reset and cleared of any fault codes but it comes on.
How does the transmission work on a Grand Cherokee 5.7?
The 3.0 CRD and 5.7 has the same Hydraulic fan. They have it to increase cooling while towing. So a signal gets sent from the Front Control Module. It checks, Engine Coolant temperature, the Aircon system pressure and finaly the Transmission temperature. The fan increases/decreases speed depending on these temps.
How does the 3.0 CRD work on a Grand Cherokee?
The 3.0 CRD and 5.7 has the same Hydraulic fan. They have it to increase cooling while towing. So a signal gets sent from the Front Control Module. It checks, Engine Coolant temperature, the Aircon system pressure and finaly the Transmission temperature.
What should the temp be on a Grand Cherokee?
The temp in the gearbox goes up to about 60. Then suddenly jumps to 130 deg and then the warning light and fan comes on. If you switch off and start again the warning is gone and the temp is back to 60. My next step will be to replace the sensor in the gearbox. My next step will be to replace the sensor in the gearbox.