Lady's first Grand Cherokee
09-06-2016, 04:46 PM
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Lady's first Grand Cherokee
Hello all! I just acquired my first EVER Jeep... Iv'e wanted one since i was a teen. 34 now and i finally have one!!! It isn't road worthy yet, soooooo many bugs to work out. But man... i love it already!!!
98 Grand Cherokee (the doors say Laredo but i don't know if they are the original doors) The motor seems to be great (knock on wood) but there are lots of other things i really need help with... This site is very informative but extremely vast. its hard to find what i need help with specific to my issues. if anyone can point me in the right direction on any of these issues it would be awesome. i hate to bump old threads and don't wanna post asking something that's already been answered before.
-Fuel gauge doesn't work.
-Top center brake light works but the lower left and right brake lights do not work, checked the bulbs already.
:stop lamp switch? (i don't have a test light)
:will check connectors on tail light bulbs tomorrow.
-Front brakes drag after driving a couple miles.
:collapsed brake hose?
:need new rotors?
-instrument panel lights flicker
: clean solder points inside headlamp switch(i did this one today,waiting till dark so i can see)
:headlamp switch fuse(i replaced a fuse that looked a little corroded but i couldn't tell if it was the correct one on the diagram. Again, waiting till it gets dark)
-Drivers door hinges busted door wont close properly.
yea...i doubt you all cant help me with this one.
-Rear end collision factory recall
:gotta get the tow hitch installed once i get my baby on the road
Thanks in advance to anyone that chimes in.
Lovin my "new" Jeep
Meghan
My Cherokee
Year
1998
Model
Grand Cherokee
Engine
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 "Power Tech" engine. Straight 6 Cylinder L/CI 4.0/242
Transmission
4 4.0 min 4.0 max Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case
High 1.00 1.0 min 1.0 max, Low 2.72 2.72 min 2.72 max
Misc Accessories
Laredo, Trim TSi 4WD
98 Grand Cherokee (the doors say Laredo but i don't know if they are the original doors) The motor seems to be great (knock on wood) but there are lots of other things i really need help with... This site is very informative but extremely vast. its hard to find what i need help with specific to my issues. if anyone can point me in the right direction on any of these issues it would be awesome. i hate to bump old threads and don't wanna post asking something that's already been answered before.
-Fuel gauge doesn't work.
-Top center brake light works but the lower left and right brake lights do not work, checked the bulbs already.
:stop lamp switch? (i don't have a test light)
:will check connectors on tail light bulbs tomorrow.
-Front brakes drag after driving a couple miles.
:collapsed brake hose?
:need new rotors?
-instrument panel lights flicker
: clean solder points inside headlamp switch(i did this one today,waiting till dark so i can see)
:headlamp switch fuse(i replaced a fuse that looked a little corroded but i couldn't tell if it was the correct one on the diagram. Again, waiting till it gets dark)
-Drivers door hinges busted door wont close properly.
yea...i doubt you all cant help me with this one.
-Rear end collision factory recall
:gotta get the tow hitch installed once i get my baby on the road
Thanks in advance to anyone that chimes in.
Lovin my "new" Jeep
Meghan
My Cherokee
Year
1998
Model
Grand Cherokee
Engine
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 "Power Tech" engine. Straight 6 Cylinder L/CI 4.0/242
Transmission
4 4.0 min 4.0 max Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case
High 1.00 1.0 min 1.0 max, Low 2.72 2.72 min 2.72 max
Misc Accessories
Laredo, Trim TSi 4WD
Last edited by MadMMegN; 09-06-2016 at 04:50 PM.
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09-09-2016, 05:11 AM
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Thank you everyone! Is it strange that I went outside n just took a nap in the back seat yesterday? Yea. I think I like it. HA!
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