Clutch went hard. Then motor “locked up”

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Apr 20, 2018 | 07:41 AM

CAnderson

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Clutch went hard. Then motor “locked up”

Pulled up to A stop sign. Clutch wouldn’t push in, I pushed harder and it went down put it in gear and the motor slowed and died. Now won’t turn over at all.
Clutch issue? Serpentine issues? Engine issue?

Havent experienced this before so any help would be great.

Apr 20, 2018 | 07:54 AM

97grand4.0

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From: syracuse ny

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0, new lifters valve job with new springs and exhaust valves, preload set with shims

When you say wont turn over at all, is the clutch stuck engaged? Does it lurch forward when you hit the starter?

Apr 20, 2018 | 08:17 AM

CAnderson

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Went it died I put it in gear and I couldn’t engage the clutch enough to start it without it rolling. Then it almost seemed like something seized and sniffed out the engine.

Apr 20, 2018 | 01:29 PM

PatHenry

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From: Groton, MA

Year: 1995

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Engine: I6 4.0L

Is it possible you blew out the clutch interlock switch? That would definitely cause a no-crank symptom.

Apr 20, 2018 | 01:36 PM

CAnderson

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I’m hoping it was just something with the clutch. I’ve noticed that the throw out bearing had started making a minor noise a week or so ago. I have it at a shop now to diagnose the issue.

Apr 20, 2018 | 10:42 PM

PatHenry

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Hahaha, my TOB has been noisy for a while, so clutch replacement is in my near future.

Let us know what they find.

Apr 21, 2018 | 02:20 AM

RocketMouse

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that TOB noise happens to them all pretty much.... not exclusive to Jeeps.

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Apr 23, 2018 | 10:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CAnderson

I’m hoping it was just something with the clutch. I’ve noticed that the throw out bearing had started making a minor noise a week or so ago. I have it at a shop now to diagnose the issue.

Hi CAnderson,
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