1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't move
07-31-2011, 01:11 PM
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Year: 1997
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L - 6 CYL.
1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo won't move
This being my first car, it's really heart breaking to not be able to drive it. I bought it used and as I drove it to my place it ran perfectly. However, the next day I go to start it up and put it into drive. But!! No movement. I even switched from 2wd to 4 full time and still nothing. Gas is fine, battery is good, transmission fluid is good, and oil is fine. But still no movement. When I put it into drive and slowly try to accelerate it only revs up it's rpm's but no movement at all. I've talked to some friends and they agree with me that the shift cable may have come loose. Any ideas?
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07-31-2011, 07:04 PM
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It does move when pushed on neutral, no the handbreak is not placed, and no it doesn't go into reverse. I have a strong feeling the shifter cable came out since it revs up the rpm's as if it's in neutral
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To be honest I don't know either, but
Google brought up these from JeepForum
Gearshift Adjustment Procedure:
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Release cable adjuster clamp (at transmission end of cable) to unlock cable.
(4) Unsnap cable from cable mounting bracket on transmission.
(5) Slide cable eyelet off transmission shift lever.
(6) Verify transmission shift lever is in Park detent by moving lever fully rearward. Last rearward detent is Park position.
(7) Verify positive engagement of transmission park lock by attempting to rotate propeller shaft. Shaft will not rotate when park lock is engaged.
(8) Slide cable eyelet onto transmission shift lever.
(9) Snap shift cable adjuster into mounting bracket on transmission.
(10) Lock shift cable by pressing cable adjuster clamp down until it snaps into place.
(11) Lower vehicle and check engine starting. Engine should start only in Park and Neutral.
The internal pieces can be had from a junkyard transmission, or if you want to pay up, the dealer.
the shift linkage attaches to the trans on the driver side, you can get under there and have a buddy shift it and see how off it is. there is also a way to adjust it with a voltmeter as outlined in the factory service manual.
Google brought up these from JeepForum
Originally Posted by AZ Jeff
Gearshift Adjustment Procedure:
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Release cable adjuster clamp (at transmission end of cable) to unlock cable.
(4) Unsnap cable from cable mounting bracket on transmission.
(5) Slide cable eyelet off transmission shift lever.
(6) Verify transmission shift lever is in Park detent by moving lever fully rearward. Last rearward detent is Park position.
(7) Verify positive engagement of transmission park lock by attempting to rotate propeller shaft. Shaft will not rotate when park lock is engaged.
(8) Slide cable eyelet onto transmission shift lever.
(9) Snap shift cable adjuster into mounting bracket on transmission.
(10) Lock shift cable by pressing cable adjuster clamp down until it snaps into place.
(11) Lower vehicle and check engine starting. Engine should start only in Park and Neutral.
The internal pieces can be had from a junkyard transmission, or if you want to pay up, the dealer.
Originally Posted by skullver
the shift linkage attaches to the trans on the driver side, you can get under there and have a buddy shift it and see how off it is. there is also a way to adjust it with a voltmeter as outlined in the factory service manual.
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