11th Dec 2006, 11:02
I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which every morning needs to be jump-started 'cause the battery is dead. Then, when I try to turn on the engine, there is a clicking noise from the fuse panel and all of the gauges on my dashboard are pegging along with the clicking noise. The charging system has all checked out. I've changed the battery as well as the alternator, and the problem is still there. Do you have any idea what it could be??? Heeeeeeeeeelp!!
Jromero@rollins.edu.
13th Dec 2006, 21:02
I am looking to see if anyone else has had a problem with the key less not working. Mine stopped working on the one remote so I replaced the battery. I could not get it working. Then I tried the other and it worked a couple of times. Now neither are working. Is there anyway to reprogram without going to the dealership.
Dsmutny@sbcglobal.net.
18th Dec 2006, 19:34
Please tell me that I am not the only one who has a problem with the back taillights. one of them just doesn't work at all.. tried to replace the lights, didn't work... Looked at all the fuses, didn't work... this is annoying.. plus I have that duck noise on my car too.. the locks make this funny noise and the back driver side. will unlock, but when I want to lock it it won't lock. so I have to do it manually. what should I do now. I don't have all this money to fix these problems...
25th Dec 2006, 17:18
After dealing with the duck sounding buzz noise for 3 months, a friend told me about a website he bought some dash tweeters from for his Grand Cherokee. He said he thought they sold the door lock actuators and they did, very reasonable on the price and got it in 4 days.. it was www.jeeptweeter.com. Take care all.
JC
Memphis TN.
26th Dec 2006, 19:44
Dear Mr. Clark of the December 5th post. If the "something is loose" noise sounds like a high-pitch chirping/rattling (like something is loose in the dash), you might want to have the front shock tightened. I had the same problem, and emptied my glove box thinking something was loose. I pounded on the dash, etc. Finally, a local shop said it was a loose front shock on the passenger side. They tightened it and it quit for good!
30th Dec 2006, 09:33
I am owner of 2000 Jeep GCLtd and have experienced same tail/brakelight problems.
The problem with the taillights was that they would go off when my headlamps were on and the brakes depressed. It started with my left one. I tried replacing bulbs and still had the problem.
I found this forum and used an idea to fix the problem at no cost to me. And it took me five minutes. Check out the post from January 1st, 2005. I followed the steps and it works!
I've replied to it in case you don't want to hunt for it.
3rd Jan 2007, 19:41
Great advice in this thread. In addition to the Jan. 1 post that outlines how to fix the lighting issue, there's a post somewhere that mentions using some aluminum foil to create a little 'booster' for the ground contact. I had great luck with this and only had to spend about 5 minutes working on it. Just wish I'd have read this prior to the $65 wiring diagnostic rather than after. Worthy to note that although I'm a big Jeep fan I've had two different Jeeps and this issue came up in both.
9th Jan 2007, 13:08
Okay guys, I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with about 135k miles on it. Here are the problems that I have had with it:
1) My left tail light does not work. As someone said earlier, it's a cheap fix if you replace it yourself. Just a bracket that is cracked.
2) My rotors have gotten warped really badly. Replace them, or get them trued. (sp?) No matter who tells you what, it is your rotors if you break and your car jumps or wobbles on your way down. the best way to check this is to go about 3mph and put your breaks on, not all the way, but light enough to come to a complete stop, then begin rolling... if your car moves forward about a foot or two before stopping again, its obvious. I've taken it too many different companies, they all say my rotors are fine. But when I finally got them trued, its been working great.
3) front door actuator. I haven't attempted this one yet, but the piece from my dealership is $70. I hope to find one online cheaper :/
4) The jeep doesn't start when I want it to. Sometimes it will, but not all the time. At first I thought it was a cold start injector having a problem. Then I discovered my year/model doesn't have a cold start injector. Also, it had problems sometimes right after I turn it off and turn it back on. I replaced the starter three times as I was told THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. BUT It is not. It is the fuel pump. Unfortunately, this piece is expensive and is located in the gas tank, but fix it and you'll be set.
I'm getting together a petition to have everyone sign who are experiencing these problems, hopefully we can get a recall on them. All these issues are crap. Please email me if you want to help me further this. I'll post a link to the petition in a day or so. Thank you!!
-Shea
sheep4u@gmail.com.
11th Jan 2007, 05:28
Just wanted to know how to fix this problem. My friend has a Jeep GC 1999. She was saying something about the signal light lever of the vehicle not working. I'm not sure whats wrong wih it yet, but she kinda describe it as it won't hold or blink. Any comments on getting this fix will surely appreciated. Thanks.
11th Jan 2007, 21:25
You guys rule on this site. I've been so frustrated with the tail brake lights not working. I of course replaced the light bulbs. I tested the circuit breakers. So frustrating to think I'd have to take the car in yet again and be charged probably another $300 to fix the lights. The detail instructions totally helped me solve (for now) the manufacturing defect. Just used a pin to left the contact up and voila, the brakes worked. You guys saved me a lot of money tonight. Thanks a lot. Jeeps are a nice ride, but this is annoying. I also have the intermittent door lock problem. Went surfing one time and couldn't get into the darn front door afterwords, it just wouldn't unlock. After about a hundred tries and in desperation, if finally worked. I found if I abruptly open the door handle it opens ever time. Have to jerk it open.
10th Dec 2006, 14:05
None of the doors on my 2000 JGC work properly. All make a quacking noise. Yesterday I made a quick trip to the store to grab some things for my brother's wake and couldnt get the doors to unlock. DEAD, DEAD, DEAD. I tried calling everyone at my parent's house, but there were so many people there, no one heard the phones ring, so I had to take a taxi back to their house. I replaced the batteries and did the eight time thing, and it still won't unlock the doors. Even my key won't unlock. I, like a previous poster have looked for actuators online, but I am just hitting dead ends. If anyone can tell me where to buy these other than the dealership, please speak up. Many of us would appreciate it. And I am complaining to headquarters.