What does the temperature gauge mean on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
You could be having an overheating problem (Temperature gauge near or in the red) You could be having a charging system problem (Battery or Amp gauge reading in the “discharge” or “low voltage” area.)
How to know if your Jeep Grand Cherokee is out of fuel?
You could be nearly out of fuel (Fuel gauge reading near empty) Your oil pressure could be low (OIl Pressure gauge reading very low)….You have to look at your gauges to find out what is going on that is not normal. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
What are the features of a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2003 Highlights. For 2003, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has received refinements that improve its ride and handling. The suspension features reduced pressure shocks and the brake master cylinder output has been increased to improve brake pedal feel. There are also new brake calipers and a revised steering gear torsion bar.
Do you need an oil change on a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Several years without an oil change before i was handed the keys. After adding seafoam in the oil letting the jeep run for 15 minutes, drain it out and add new oil. Runs brand new after over 180K miles. Till this day im still driving my jeep! now it has over an above stock.
Why is the ignition key stuck in my Grand Cherokee?
Brilliant post, Milo, very useful. I have a 2003 Grand Cherokee Overland 2.7 CRD, which I love, and earlier today the ignition key would not come out of the ignition. My first thought was the ignition lock itself, so I spent some time jiggling the key in the lock without success.
How do you get the ignition key out of a jeep?
Access the solenoid: Lift the rubber mat off the tray and remove the two tray screws. You will see the solenoid. It’s a white cylinder with a metal bar protruding rearward toward the shifter. You might opt to remove the center console too. Quick Fix: If you’re in a jam and need to remove the key without disassembling things read on.
You could be having an overheating problem (Temperature gauge near or in the red) You could be having a charging system problem (Battery or Amp gauge reading in the “discharge” or “low voltage” area.)
How can I tell if my Jeep Grand Cherokee is overheating?
Coolant temp sensors don’t measure air temp. If there was no coolant in your engine the gauge will read cool when acualy the engine will be turning itself in to a molten pile of steel. Sounds to me like your head gasket blew out, or wore you cracked a head. There is a easy way to tell.
You could be nearly out of fuel (Fuel gauge reading near empty) Your oil pressure could be low (OIl Pressure gauge reading very low)….You have to look at your gauges to find out what is going on that is not normal. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
Coolant temp sensors don’t measure air temp. If there was no coolant in your engine the gauge will read cool when acualy the engine will be turning itself in to a molten pile of steel. Sounds to me like your head gasket blew out, or wore you cracked a head. There is a easy way to tell.
How much refrigerant is in a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Jeep refrigerant and oil capacity charts Year Model Refrigerant Refrigerant Oil GRAND CHEROKEE 2002-2004 All Engines R134a 27.00 PAG 46 2000-2001 All Engines R134a 24.00 PAG 100 1998-1999 All Engines R134a 26.00 PAG 100
Can a bad oxygen sensor cause a Jeep Grand Cherokee to go bad?
Your Grand Cherokee can exhibit symptoms when the Oxygen sensor has gone bad. Or, it may exhibit none at all. Often enough, the only sign of the problem at all is the service engine soon light being on. The good news is, if you end up discovering that the oxygen sensor is bad, they really aren’t that expensive to replace.
Where did the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee come from?
1st owner purchased on 04/15/94 and owned in NC until 10/20/11 • 2nd owner purchased on 10/20/11 and owned in NC until 05/29/12 • 3rd owner purchased on 05/29/12 and owned in NC until .
Is there a 2001 Jeep Cherokee that will not start?
Discussion in ‘ Cherokee ‘ started by jim14424, Aug 22, 2016 . I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee limited, that will crank but will not start. I have replaced the crankshaft position sensor, and the camshaft position sensor. I do have fuel getting to the engine, but no spark. I check the coil pack, but do not see spark.
Where is the CPS on a 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
The 2000 and 2001 will have the CPS in the same location on the bell housing, but the wire connector may be on the passenger side, not as shown in the diagram below. Simply follow the wire from the sensor to the connector. . Bob likes this.
What does the check gauge light mean on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
If your “Check Gauges” light is on, the light means pretty much whay it says…CHECK GAUGES! One or more of your gauges is/are reading outside of normal operating range.
Why does my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee not start?
SOMETIMES VEHICLE (2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE) WON’T START. YOU GET NOTHING WHEN YOU HIT THE KEY, NO CLICKING, NO NOTHING. YOU MAY GO BACK LATER AND IT WILL START. GAUGES GO CRAZY. WILL COME ON. ODOMETER AND CLOCK WILL FLASH. SOMETIMES SPEEDOMETER WILL GO FROM 60 TO ZERO AND BACK. WILL NOT LOSE POWER THOUGH.
Why does my Jeep gauges go crazy with the key off?
JUST NOTICED THAT WITH KEY OFF IF YOU HIT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT GAUGES WILL MOVE. JEEP DEALERSHIP CAN’T FIGURE IT OUT AND NEITHER CAN MY MECHANIC. MECHANIC THINKS ITS A ELECTRIC PROBLEM? WHAT ABOUT IGNITION? OBVIOUSLY THERE MUST BE SOME JUICE GETTING TO GAUGES WITH KEY OFF. ALSO, JEEP IS IN WON’T START MODE NOW.
Is there a problem with my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
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What happens when the speedometer on a Jeep Grand Cherokee stops working?
One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Grand Cherokee is when the speedometer stops working. You don’t really realize how much you look at the thing until it’s just always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.
Why did my Jeep Grand Cherokee keys get deleted?
If you have gotten new keys for the car it is possible that the key got deleted during program of the new keys, either because the locksmith/dealer cleared existing keys, or because you exceeded maximum number of keys allowed by the WCM, which will delete oldest keys first as new ones are added.
When does the check gauge light come on?
The Check Gauges light will only come on after it’s hit third gear and has been running in it for a least 10 seconds. I tested this for about 5 minutes riding around my neighborhood in 1st and 2nd trying to keep it under 3rd. Once I hit the main streets, the light came on within 10-15 seconds. I tried this twice.
What should my battery gauge be at with engine off?
The battery is putting out plenty of volts on it’s own with engine off. Before the light comes on and the gauge falls to 0, my battery gauge hovers at 12; meaning, the needle will move to just before or just after the 12V hash line intermittently
The Check Gauges light will only come on after it’s hit third gear and has been running in it for a least 10 seconds. I tested this for about 5 minutes riding around my neighborhood in 1st and 2nd trying to keep it under 3rd. Once I hit the main streets, the light came on within 10-15 seconds. I tried this twice.
The battery is putting out plenty of volts on it’s own with engine off. Before the light comes on and the gauge falls to 0, my battery gauge hovers at 12; meaning, the needle will move to just before or just after the 12V hash line intermittently
What is the normal engine coolant temperature for Jeep?
The operating range is 195-210 on your vehicle. Also if the PCM is reset it does take up to 2000 miles to re learn all the adaptive memory and your driving habits and also to relearn all the fuel maps and make correct adjustments as well Understandable.
Where is the thermostat located on a jeep?
Give it another 100 miles then. The thermostat is located on the top of the engine in the center front of the engine cover. Its a black housing with the upper radiator hose going to it. So i doubt it was damaged from your deer strike Was this answer helpful?