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Questions tagged [cherokee]

Referring to the Chrysler Corporation, Jeep brand vehicle model. Also known as an XJ. Produced from 1984 to 2001 (US - 2005 in China). Should be differentiated from the Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ).

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Engine tap/knock/noise within a few seconds of starting

1998 I6 - 4.0L All stock ~175,300 mi 13.8 mpg - mostly city A few months ago, I began to hear a noise that sounds similar to a diesel engine, which begins a few seconds after starting the cold engine. Once warmed up, or as soon as driving or…
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How to fix leaking air conditioning schrader valve

I have a 98 jeep cheerokee sport. The air conditioning coolant leaks. After doing some diagnostics, I detected audibly a hissing sound coming from the low input port, leading me to believe the schrader valve is leaking. How do I determine which…
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Manual transmission difficult to put into gear. Do I need a new clutch?

I have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, manual transmission (the 6 cylinder model, I believe 4.0L). It has 4 wheel drive. I've lent the car to some friends recently who were 'rusty' with their manual transmission skills. Recently when I received the car…
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Fault code 27 with engine light on '94 Jeep Cherokee

I own a '94 jeep cherokee 4.0 liter. The 27 code indicates the injector circuit is not syncing with the input signal. How do I trouble shoot this?
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Fixing vibrations caused by replacing springs?

I am slowly restoring a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport with 97K miles to use as a winter/light towing vehicle. I had some sag in my coil springs and leaf springs and the shocks were shot. So I had my garage replace everything. I got the HD Coil/Leaf…
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Jeep hard to turn right after starting

I have a 93 Jeep Cherokee, 6 cylinder, manual. It starts with no problems. After starting, I can turn the wheel left with no issues, but it is hard to turn the wheel right. I have to give it a good pull and then it will turn. It does not matter if I…
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What is the difference between CAN-C and CAN-IHS buses?

When talking about a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, what is the difference between CAN-C and CAN-IHS buses?
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AC clutch engages but still no cold air

I've been reading for a week or so about how AC systems work and problems they could have. One consistent thing I've read is to check how the compressor clutch reacts when you turn on AC - if it disengages then it doesn't have enough pressure and…
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97 Jeep Cherokee check gauges light came on and then my battery gauge dropped down to 9 didn't lose any power?

I'm so confused I had just left my house and got 3 blocks away and my check gauges light came on, then my battery gauge dropped down to 9v. My Jeep didn't lose power, and the radio, heat, lights and everything stayed on. It wasn't even running…
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1999 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L electrical problems

I am new to this and in need of some advice. I just purchased a 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L, with 211,000 miles and have some electrical problems. I noticed that one of the two green wires on the back of the alternator had been cut and ran to the…
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Hard cold starts only

98 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), I6, 173k mi When trying to turn the cold engine over, I have to crank things for at least 3-5 seconds. In some cases it will not start on the first try. After starting it runs a bit rough for a few minutes. I've suspected the…
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Have a 2000 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport with Electrical issues

I have replaced computer, starter, alternator and battery twice in the last 2 years. The other day when I turned the key the lights cut off and no attempt to start. I removed battery connections and unplugged the computer and when I re-connected,…
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'01 Jeep Cherokee - Check Gauges light & low battery gauge

Bought my '01 Cherokee back in March & have had nothing but problems since; I've been slowly fixing them when I have the time/cash. However, this particular issue has me stumped (and it's happened twice now). Today, I was driving along when my check…
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Wiring for radio issues?

I have a 04 jeep grand cherokee special edition and the factory harness was cut out so I figured whatever I'll just hard wire it. Found all the speaker wire colors matches them up but the battery wires which I assumed were the two red and white ones…
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2001 Jeep Cherokee sport check gauges light

Jeep quit at stop sign and left wife stranded man im in the Dog House. Question: any thoughts off the cuff for me? Last week check guages light came on charging gauge dropped all the way negative will jump and run but spits back like its got a fuel…
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