6th Nov 2005, 21:57

I have 2000 JGC LMTD I do not have the tail light problem (Yet)

My problem is the turn signal relay or it's socket

It was easy to fix at first I just pushed on the relay as if it came loose they would work again for a month or so. but now I have to apply upward pressure on it all the time just to get it to work

I would be upset if I bought a new relay for $50 or more and it is something else.

Anyone know of this problem?

14th Nov 2005, 10:22

I am in the same boat regarding the door locks. I am on the fourth door needing repair- each has cost me $300. Not only am I tired of the "Aflac" sound, but I can't afford the upkeep of this piece of junk anymore. Now, I am seeing that you can buy the actuators online or in a store for much less than taking it to the dealer. Has anyone actually replaced the actuator themselves? I'm clueless about cars and maintenance, but willing to give it a shot if it saves me some bucks and is safe. Any thoughts/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

17th Nov 2005, 15:04

I have the JGC Limited and I am changing my fourth door lock today. The window for the second time. I have replaced the bulb in the back as I knew no better until I read these postings. I have the same tail light problem too (right rear).

How does a manufacturer become accountable for high frequency malfunctions with parts? How do we get Jeep to pick up the tab?

21st Nov 2005, 12:21

I have the same problem with the 2000 Grand Cherokee Door Locks. That duck noise started in the rear hatch last week and now the left side rear door has the same problem. If anyone has a place to get these actuators please let me know at Mountaineer_Lodge@yahoo.com.

1st Dec 2005, 08:34

Well I am also another 2000 jgc owner that has been having the same problems with door lock making a horrible grinding sound and tail light going out. Fixed the tail light problem, but now need help for the door locks. I hope we can really get a recall on all the problems.

Email coolcat832003@yahoo.com.

3rd Dec 2005, 18:10

I own a 2001 JGC Laredo. The driver's rear brake light would go out when the lights were on and I stepped on the brake. With the lights off, the brake light worked normally.

I removed the upper light bulb after taking off the rear light assembly. After bending up the single contact point on the assembly, I cut a cross section of a pencil eraser (it's electrically non-conductive) and put it underneath the contact to elevate it. I did the same with one of the dual contacts on the opposite side of the assembly. The rear driver's light works normally and I saved $200 w/this simple repair.

16th Dec 2005, 23:31

I purchased a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo in 2000 brand new. Within 15,000 miles my rotors needed to be turned and this costs $150.00 at the dealership. This has continued to be a problem with my SUV through the years. And then to top it off, my right tail light would not work, but my right brake light would... I visited this site and took some advice from the previous posts and fixed my tail light at no cost.

Furthermore, I too have a problem with my door locks. They like to growl at me when I lock/unlock the doors. I can't even open the passenger side door. Any suggestions on how to fix the door locks.

29th Dec 2005, 14:19

Hey, I just called the Jeep dealer for an appointment on Wednesday morning to check out the nasty noise my passenger door lock is making on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The guy wouldn't or couldn't give me a price quote because he said he wasn't sure what type of door lock I had.

What do we need to do to bring this to Daimler Chrysler's attention?

31st Dec 2005, 00:29

I am in the same boat as everyone else with my 2000 JGC. The door locks are starting to scare people that are walking by when I use the remote. I have seen people write they found the part online for $10.00. Please tell me where!!! I have looked for these everywhere and cannot find them. I refuse to go to a dealership for fear I will end up on the evening news.

4th Jan 2006, 12:58

I also am dealing with the 'Duck of Doom.' We have had two actuators replaced while the vehicle was still under the ext-warranty, and now are serenaded each time the door locks or unlocks. I am searching the WEB and have not found a source for parts. If anyone has a source, please pass it on in a posting. We also have had multiple brake/rotor issues with our 2000 JGC, the first within 28k miles. My email is: chasjoye@bellsouth.net parts source or comments welcome.

5th Jan 2006, 15:02

I just stumbled onto this site. Thanks for all the tips regarding the brake lights and the door locks.

However my headlights are giving me grief. The driver's side is out and I cannot trace the problem. Fuse bulbs etc are not the problem.

Secondly.

The speedometer and tachometer have spun around and are now on the opposite side of the little needle they rest against when I am not moving.

Any help would be most appreciated. Dealers are clueless.

Please send me any tips!!!

Thanks,

Ken_Ranger AT hotmail.com.

5th Jan 2006, 16:13

I am having the same issues with my 1999 JGC. I am at my whits end and ready to push it in the river. The rear door does not open at all (how the heck to I get in there!!) and now the front driver side door has the same, but I can still get in. Both make a horrible grinding noise when unlocking and locking. Its embarrassing. I also have the same issue with the tail lights. I have spent so much $$ on bulbs until I finally got a assembly off the net. I still have the same issue with the lights and I am wanting to do what has been suggested on this site with the light however, I can't get into the rear to do this!!

Ksturns1997@yahoo.com.

5th Jan 2006, 16:49

Yet another 2000 JGC owner with quacking door locks. I replaced one myself with the assembly from the dealer to the tune of around $85. It is possible to do it yourself, but requires a little contortionism to reach all the connections through the door. The window should be up when you remove the door panel, and pay attention to the connectors on the rods and how they work before you start. You may also have to buy a couple of the plastic door panel fasteners. Good luck!