1997 Jeep Cherokee Consumer Discussions

Jeep Grand Cherokee Maintenance and Repair

Re: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Stall Problem [2survive]

Written by: clipkarn on Oct 03, 2009 04:49 PM

The crankshaft position sensor is a fail item. It's a challenge to get at, but can be done as long as you have an extended tool set. When that gadget isn't working right, the engine barely runs. Read More...

Re: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Stall Problem [2survive]

Written by: tuggajb on Oct 03, 2009 07:32 AM

i would try the crank sencor as the magnets that control the crank sencor are perminat and the only whay that they can getoff is to have the crank brake or bolts to fly wheel come loose (if thwat happened you would hear a hole bunch of noise ubder your jeep) Read More...

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Stall Problem

Written by: 2survive on Oct 02, 2009 00:46 PM

I can't believe how many people have written in about the stalling problem with their Jeeps. Wish I had thought to find this site about a year ago - before we replaced several parts - due to the mechanic "not seeing the problem" while it was happening. I told my husband what I had found out about people replacing the crank shaft sensor - and he called the place who had ... Read More...

Re: Stalling-part two [xscout]

Written by: jennyca11 on May 10, 2009 05:07 PM

did you ever figure out the problem with the intermittent stalling ? I have a 1997 jeep grand cherokee limited, and I am having the same problem.. Any suggestions ??? I have replaced the battery, the Distributor Cap, rotor and the pick-up coil. It ran fine for 1 weeks, not one single problem. Then one night about 5 miles from home pulled up to stop light and the jeep ... Read More...

Re: Exhaust fumes/check engine light in my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited [newtojeeps]

Written by: frumunda on Mar 17, 2009 03:30 PM

Ok...so you replaced the thermostat and now the system is probably working like its supposed to...now that the coolant is being regulated the ECT(engine coolant temp)sensor is finally noticing that the coolant is either getting warm/not getting warm and is sending that information to the ECM(engine computer) telling it "WHOA!! Its not running rich/lean ... Read More...

Exhaust fumes/check engine light in my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Written by: newtojeeps on Mar 16, 2009 07:04 PM

I need some advice. I just bought a used 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited a week ago. Its been running fine but when I bought it I was told the exhaust manifold was cracked and the VIC said "coolant sensor bad". I took it in for an oil change and to replace the sensor and replace the serpentine belt. The mechanic told me the sensor was fine, but it was running too cool so probably ... Read More...

Jeep Cherokee Grand Cherokee Engine and Performance Problems

i love my jeep

Written by: brenda1983 on Jan 29, 2009 02:08 PM

i have a 1997 grand cherokee V8 and i get around 17mpg, i have had the water pump replaced and the ac pump and i now have 200,000 miles on it and it is running great. i have a stroie to tell about this winter, my husband and i live on a mountain side with a pretty steep drive. This winter my husband came home from his job (he drives a 650 ford utility truck fully loaded with ... Read More...

1991-1997 Parts Compatibility Cherokee Laredo/Sport 2WD

1991-1997 Parts Compatibility Cherokee Laredo/Sport 2WD

Written by: mikexj91 on Sep 27, 2008 05:18 PM

I need to know parts that are compatible between these Jeeps. I just bought a 1991 Cherokee Laredo 4x4 needing a steering column. A friend has a 96 Cherokee sport 2WD that he has given to me for parts, but i don't know what i can use. I'd like to get the starter, water pump, alternator, shifting linkage, exhaust manifold, intake, and steering column. If anyone knows ... Read More...

Jeep Grand Cherokee Maintenance and Repair

Re: 1997 jeep cherokee [auntdubbs]

Written by: tidester on Sep 20, 2008 05:51 PM

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1997 jeep cherokee

Written by: auntdubbs on Sep 20, 2008 03:22 PM

I have a 1997 jeep cherokee 150000 miles. Everything excellent on it except for the transmission. What can I do to sell it without having to sell it for scrap? Read More...