Grand Cherokee Ask the Question Thread
Old fart with a wrench
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
When I bought my 2000 WJ, the previous owner had a remote start system installed already. I know just enough electronics to be dangerous! I've heard horror stories about these systems and how some don't play well with standard security systems, so I wanted to remove it. I crawled under the dash and saw the unit had about 30 wires coming out of it and disappearing into the harnesses. Nope! It stays. I pulled the 2 10amp fuses powering it and took the batteries out of the remotes.
My 2000 is not as complex as your 2018, but if you think you can handle it, go for it! I have a fear of having something go wrong and being left stranded with not a clue to fixing it.
My 2000 is not as complex as your 2018, but if you think you can handle it, go for it! I have a fear of having something go wrong and being left stranded with not a clue to fixing it.
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 3
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Model: Cherokee
I am more than capable of installing the required parts. It is basically a plug and play system, except for hood latch. I am a decent mechanic, just not aware if the software for programming the remote start system is available for anyone besides Mopar Techs. If it is, where do I find it?
No, I don't lick fish.
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I am more than capable of installing the required parts. It is basically a plug and play system, except for hood latch. I am a decent mechanic, just not aware if the software for programming the remote start system is available for anyone besides Mopar Techs. If it is, where do I find it?
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 96
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From: Bethel, Ak
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.7 v8...
Anyone ever fight high idle issue with a 4.7? My 01 4.7 Laredo with 176k on it decided yesterday that it was going to have a searching high idle from 650-2500, and back down and up...Only in park, in gear it hangs about 900. I checked vacuum lines, didn't find any that were loose, leaking, or missing. Im thinking its the tps, but not entirely sure. Any help would be appreciated.
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 1
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Model: Cherokee(SJ)
From inline 6 to a 4.7 v-8
I'd like to start a sticky and get some Grand Cherokee masters in here like the Cherokee section has!
This thread is for all those who would like to ask something tech related and don't want to start a new thread or hijack someone elses, and for all those tech related questions you happen to ask in the big off topic threads. Me and some of the older members will answer every kind of question as long as it is TECH and polite.
P.S. for the newbs: stupid questions don't exist, there are only stupid answers. Feel free to ask whatever you want. "What is a Jeep?" is a good question....
If your question is very common (eg: lift) please DO A RESEARCH FIRST and if you don't find the answer come back here, 75% of the questions can be answered within a 5/10 min browse using the "SEARCH" button on the black banner menu.
This thread is for all those who would like to ask something tech related and don't want to start a new thread or hijack someone elses, and for all those tech related questions you happen to ask in the big off topic threads. Me and some of the older members will answer every kind of question as long as it is TECH and polite.
P.S. for the newbs: stupid questions don't exist, there are only stupid answers. Feel free to ask whatever you want. "What is a Jeep?" is a good question....
If your question is very common (eg: lift) please DO A RESEARCH FIRST and if you don't find the answer come back here, 75% of the questions can be answered within a 5/10 min browse using the "SEARCH" button on the black banner menu.
Old fart with a wrench
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Anything's possible with enough cash, but why would you want to do that?
First of all the 4.7 balances differently so the motor mounts need to be moved farther back. IDK if it will even fit. Then you'll need the transmission and entire driveline from a 99 or newer jeep, not to even start with the electronics.
The 4.7 is not the most reliable engine either. It is prone to warped heads and blown head gaskets, dropped valve seats, and jumped timing chains. In my opinion you need to rethink your project for something better.
But that's just my opinion. You asked.
First of all the 4.7 balances differently so the motor mounts need to be moved farther back. IDK if it will even fit. Then you'll need the transmission and entire driveline from a 99 or newer jeep, not to even start with the electronics.
The 4.7 is not the most reliable engine either. It is prone to warped heads and blown head gaskets, dropped valve seats, and jumped timing chains. In my opinion you need to rethink your project for something better.
But that's just my opinion. You asked.
Beach Bum
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,123
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 6
Likes: 1
From: Central Florida
Year: 2002
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I'm wanting to replace my 2002 WJ Teves calipers with Akebono calipers.. Can I do this as a direct swap or does it require any modifications?
I tried looking through old threads, but I was unsuccessful during my search for a clear answer.
I tried looking through old threads, but I was unsuccessful during my search for a clear answer.
Old fart with a wrench
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 14,398
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Been there, done it! It only involves changing the front calipers and caliper brackets. The rear brakes remain Teves. I bought mine from rockauto.com and returned the Teves as cores. Other than changing the core's value, they never questioned it. If you buy fully loaded calipers, you get the brackets with them. DON'T BUY POWERSTOP!! One of the calipers was defective right out of the box! Rockauto spent me a replacement overnight though.
I know where you're coming from. I wasted lots of money for 3 years trying to get the Teves to work right, then swapped to Akebono and haven't had ANY brake problems since. I take that back. Don't use ceramic pads. Stick with semi-metallic. Now would be a good time to replace the hoses.
I know where you're coming from. I wasted lots of money for 3 years trying to get the Teves to work right, then swapped to Akebono and haven't had ANY brake problems since. I take that back. Don't use ceramic pads. Stick with semi-metallic. Now would be a good time to replace the hoses.
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 6
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From: Central Florida
Year: 2002
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Been there, done it! It only involves changing the front calipers and caliper brackets. The rear brakes remain Teves. I bought mine from rockauto.com and returned the Teves as cores. Other than changing the core's value, they never questioned it. If you buy fully loaded calipers, you get the brackets with them. DON'T BUY POWERSTOP!! One of the calipers was defective right out of the box! Rockauto spent me a replacement overnight though.
I know where you're coming from. I wasted lots of money for 3 years trying to get the Teves to work right, then swapped to Akebono and haven't had ANY brake problems since. I take that back. Don't use ceramic pads. Stick with semi-metallic. Now would be a good time to replace the hoses.
I know where you're coming from. I wasted lots of money for 3 years trying to get the Teves to work right, then swapped to Akebono and haven't had ANY brake problems since. I take that back. Don't use ceramic pads. Stick with semi-metallic. Now would be a good time to replace the hoses.
Thank you!
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Bethel, Ak
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.7 v8...
Ok, question for folks regarding obdii scanners. Which ones (non drbIII) will pull abs codes? My little ELM wifi module wont and its the only light on my dash....Its starting to bug me as I have taken care of all the rest of its issues. Its not fuses as I just checked them all. I tried the turn the key on 3 times but I guess thats only for power train codes. Thanks in advance as I need to order one asap but dont want to spend the money and just have to send it back as it didnt do what i needed it to.
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 7
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From: Pa
Year: 2002
Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Y-Pipe Hanger location??
Hey guys, I'm new here and had a question about my 02 WJ. I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find where the factory front pipe hanger that holds the y pipe up is suppose to go.. I just got a new one in today, the trans was replaced and they never put the hanger back. I'm putting a new exhaust from manifold back and would like to know where this mount bolts. Thank you.
Old fart with a wrench
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
It's been a while, but I'm pretty sure it bolts under the trans mount or to it. There should be a pin welded to the pipe that slides into a tube with rubber inside it.