Grand Cherokee Ask the Question Thread
Old fart with a wrench
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
It does, but not until it goes into closed loop mode where the 02 sensors reach temp or about 10 minutes. Believe it or not, but I think the "coolant sensor bad" includes the low level float in the reservoir.
Beach Bum
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Guys, I have questions about doing the front tow hooks. I went to mount mine last night and they are no where near fitting. The very front mounting bolt is like 1/3" low and angled wrong. Im pretty sure now its been in an accident at some point in its life. Is it safe to heat and persuade the mounting bracket and then mount? As I try to make this thing more Alaska suited, the more I am finding wrong with it....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Grand-...IAAOSwB-1Yol7y
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From: Laurium, MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0L

Pretty sure you're right about the coolant sensor bad message as well.
Here's another technical Q if anyone's got a moment.
My blower motor for defrost stopped working a few days/weeks ago on my '96 ZJ 5.2L. What's all in this harness? I should have a FSM if anyone knows about what page or what the connector is called.
I'm wondering if any of the nearby wires were affected.
Edit: Also there is nothing in the row with the melted wire, just blanks. I fixed the melted wire and it's so nice to have heat when it's 15* with 20+mph winds...lol
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From: Cleveland Tn
Year: 1994
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: V8 5.2 ltr
I found a 2001 Grand Cherokee for sale at a good price. The seller claims the jeep is a 4x4 Quadra Drive. He sent me some pics and it has no 4wd shifter. I had a 2012 GC Laredo that was 4wd but had no shift lever. Before I drive an hour to check the jeep out I want to know for sure that this jeep model was available in 4wd with no shift lever. I'm not convinced but I figured I would ask the experts.
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From: Schenevus, New York
Year: 2000
Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)
Engine: 4.0/4.7
My friend has a 2002 overland Quadra Drive and it has a 4x4 lever to put t-case in neutral as well as select low range. Only I've ever seen without a lever is 2wd grands
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From: Schenevus, New York
Year: 2000
Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)
Engine: 4.0/4.7
I found a 2001 Grand Cherokee for sale at a good price. The seller claims the jeep is a 4x4 Quadra Drive. He sent me some pics and it has no 4wd shifter. I had a 2012 GC Laredo that was 4wd but had no shift lever. Before I drive an hour to check the jeep out I want to know for sure that this jeep model was available in 4wd with no shift lever. I'm not convinced but I figured I would ask the experts.
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From: Cleveland Tn
Year: 1994
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: V8 5.2 ltr
I wasn't sure and the only way I would know for sure would be to climb under it and check. I was hoping you guys would save me a trip. Thanks
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From: Schenevus, New York
Year: 2000
Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)
Engine: 4.0/4.7
You're very welcome. I would tell him to send photos of the front axle to see for yourself if it's got a diff. Also be sure to save the hassle and be sure he gets some of the jeeps body in the photo to ensure its the same jeep. I've had 8 WJ grands and the ONLY ones I've seen without it is the 2wd...which I won't buy lol
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From: Cleveland Tn
Year: 1994
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: V8 5.2 ltr
You're very welcome. I would tell him to send photos of the front axle to see for yourself if it's got a diff. Also be sure to save the hassle and be sure he gets some of the jeeps body in the photo to ensure its the same jeep. I've had 8 WJ grands and the ONLY ones I've seen without it is the 2wd...which I won't buy lol
It looks like its the same vehicle from the other pics
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From: Cleveland Tn
Year: 1994
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: V8 5.2 ltr
I Can't tell from the pic and there is no 4x4 sticker on the back. My gut is telling me that the guy doesn't know what he's talking about. It may be a good idea for me to just pass on it.
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From: Schenevus, New York
Year: 2000
Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)
Engine: 4.0/4.7
I would venture to say it's a 2wd model. Which was sold far more often in southern States than northern States. But may be wrong. Could always call your local Chrysler dealer and simply ask if it was a possible option to have that configuration... personally I doubt it tho.
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I found a 2001 Grand Cherokee for sale at a good price. The seller claims the jeep is a 4x4 Quadra Drive. He sent me some pics and it has no 4wd shifter. I had a 2012 GC Laredo that was 4wd but had no shift lever. Before I drive an hour to check the jeep out I want to know for sure that this jeep model was available in 4wd with no shift lever. I'm not convinced but I figured I would ask the experts.
The Quadra Trac 1 has 4x4 Hi only so there's no transfer case selector. But according to the article above, it was introduced in 2004. Could maybe have been swapped in.... though I'm not sure why someone would swap in such a ****ty transfer case. Or the guy could have an '04 and not know it... but based on the pics, that grille doesn't look like an '04 WJ.


