This section is for Grand Cherokees, bud. I see you already asked a question over in the XJ section about something else.... this goes there too.

 

Sorry.

 

96 ZJ 5.2, The key is stuck in the ignition(still functioning properly), I have another entire functioning ZJ to pull parts from, what would be the easiest way to fix it. Should I try to swap the whole column? Or should I just get new parts as they're probably worn close to breaking on the other as well? Which part is generally broken, just the ignition switch or do I need more than that if I get new?

 

I broke the key off in my 87 Chevy truck and a locksmith charged me $60 for a brand new tumbler and had it installed in 20 minutes. Yours isn't a chip key so it should be pretty cheap. You just need the tumbler lock, not a whole new switch. The only thing was the door still needed the old key. That was okay because it was frozen up anyway. I put a hidden toggle switch under the dash to eliminate the starter circuit for security.

 

No need to be sorry man. Just lettin' ya know.

 

Any one ever have hard starting issues due to battery terminal corrosion issues? 01 WJ 4.7, auto. I have had hard starting issues for a long time, and today I got stranded in a parking lot. Got jumped and limped it back to the office, cleaned the terminals, and have not had a problem since...just curious if anyone else has had something similiar happen.

 

Yup. Common problem and not just with the WJ.

 

Yep, even my '13 MK had that problem.

 

Im no stranger to having the gradual issue of hard starting with terminal corrosion, but this was it was fine and happy, then 20 minutes later I had 0, nothing, not ever the door lights came on. Never had something so far flip flopped in my life. Been happy since. It starts better at -35 than it does 25 above....

 

The main problem with jeeps is the soft lead battery clamps they put on at the factory. After a while, they stretch and don't clamp the terminals the way they should. Especially the pos (+) clamp because the post is smaller in diameter. I used those cheap tin-plated bolt-on ones and they've been good for 50K miles. The main source of corrosion on battery posts is acid vapors leaking up the posts themselves. Some people hammer the clamps on, and that breaks the seal around the post.

 

[I]The sickness continues...Wj number five. Have some issues and questions. First...having a issue with tail lights/ brake lights. Issue being, when the headlights are on, i have all brakes lights dimly lit...brakes lights wont come on when the head lights are.on...work when they're off though. Ground?? <br/> Second issue and this is a big one but one i feel i can tackle, right rear upper control arm- A-arm mount broke off... Not a great thing at all but....i bought the jeep as it is, lift kit...4.0 stroked to a 4.6, 50 thousand miles ago, as well as a rebuilt trans at the same time. Final picture in the bundle I took, the rest are from the guy that built it. I bought it for $650 , not off the guy that built it but the guy he sold it to years ago. Have gotten ahold of the builder though so I know it's legit got that many miles

 

HELP! What engine is interchangeable with a 2003 jeep Cherokee lerado 2wd 4.7 V8 u

 

I do not know this for an empirical fact - but I would say that any engine the vehicle was available with originally - would fit in there now. Motor mounts, maybe the transmission, and some other bits and bobs might have to be changed - but the engines would swap in I would think.

Why do you want to change engines?
Why do you want a difference size engine?
What is the matter with the present engine?

PHM
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Well; the 4.7 is a Chrysler engine - so I called my friend who is a lifelong Chrysler mechanic. He started off saying that the 4.7 is a very long running engine with reasonable care. What happened to yours?

He sent me a list (with a but):

Year Make Model Engine
2000 DODGE DAKOTA V8 - 4.7L
2000 DODGE DURANGO V8 - 4.7L
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) - LAREDO V8 - 4.7L
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) - LIMITED V8 - 4.7L
2001 DODGE DAKOTA V8 - 4.7L
2001 DODGE DURANGO V8 - 4.7L
2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) - LAREDO V8 - 4.7L
2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) - LIMITED V8 - 4.7L
2002 DODGE DAKOTA V8 - 4.7L
2002 DODGE DURANGO V8 - 4.7L
2002 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP V8 - 4.7L
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) V8 - 4.7L
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) - LAREDO V8 - 4.7L
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) - LIMITED V8 - 4.7L
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) - OVERLAND V8 - 4.7L
2003 DODGE DAKOTA V8 - 4.7L
2003 DODGE DURANGO V8 - 4.7L
2003 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP V8 - 4.7L
2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) - LAREDO V8 - 4.7L
2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) - LIMITED V8 - 4.7L
2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WJ) - OVERLAND V8 - 4.7L
2004 DODGE DAKOTA V6 - 3.7L
2004 DODGE DAKOTA V8 - 4.7L
2004 DODGE DURANGO V8 - 4.7L
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP V8 - 4.7L
2005 DODGE DAKOTA V6 - 3.7L
2005 DODGE DAKOTA V8 - 4.7L
2005 DODGE DURANGO V8 - 4.7L
2005 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE DAKOTA - LARAMIE V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE DAKOTA - SLT V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE DAKOTA - ST V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE DURANGO - ADVENTURER V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE DURANGO - LIMITED V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE DURANGO - SLT V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE DURANGO - SXT V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP - LARAMIE V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP - SLT V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP - ST V8 - 4.7L
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP - TRX4 V8 - 4.7L
2007 DODGE DAKOTA - LARAMIE V8 - 4.7L
2007 DODGE DAKOTA - SLT V8 - 4.7L
2007 DODGE DAKOTA - ST V8 - 4.7L
2008 DODGE DAKOTA - LARAMIE V8 - 4.7L
2008 DODGE DAKOTA - SLT V8 - 4.7L
2008 DODGE DAKOTA - SPORT V8 - 4.7L
2008 DODGE DAKOTA - SXT V8 - 4.7L
2008 DODGE DAKOTA - TRX V8 - 4.7L
2008 DODGE DAKOTA - TRX4 V8 - 4.7L
2009 DODGE DAKOTA - LARAMIE V8 - 4.7L
2009 DODGE DAKOTA - BIG HORN/LONE STAR V8 - 4.7L
2009 DODGE DAKOTA - TRX4 V8 - 4.7L
2009 DODGE DAKOTA - LARAMIE V8 - 4.7L
2009 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP - SXT V8 - 4.7L
2010 DODGE DAKOTA V8 - 4.7L
2011 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP V8 - 4.7L

The BUT is: Billy said that in 2003 there was a computer change - 16 tooth tone ring as versus a 32 tooth tone ring.

You can look at the engine computer to check: if it has 4 plugs it's a later 4.7 with a 32 tone ring. But if it has 3 plugs then you have a separate
Trans computer and it's a 16 tone ring.

16 and you would have to 2003 and older. 32 and you would have to go 2003 or newer.

It seems like it would be a fairly common question. Have you poked around on-line (other than here <g>) to see if there is a definitive published list? Like a salvage-yard engine compatibility reference or something?

PHM
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They are a POS Mercedes engine that explodes unexpectedly. Known fact. Find another friend who works at a Chrysler dealership.