1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Consumer Discussions

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: About buying a used Grand Cherokee - any advice? [tcjeff]

Written by: enegma on Oct 28, 2009 10:23 PM

I recommend the 1998 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 6 cylinder 242 engine. The slant six engine is almost indestructible and easy to service. I bought mine brand new in 1997 and I have 204,000 miles on it and just recently had to replace my U-joints. That is the major repair I have had. I never took mine to the dealer for anything.I have done my own maintenance meaning changing ... Read More...

Grand Cherokee Passenger side windows

Grand Cherokee Passenger side windows

Written by: kewltubes on Oct 19, 2009 01:04 PM

I just bought a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Saturday. The passengers side windows will not go up or down. They do not work from either switches on passenger side nor on drivers side. AND the passenger side mirror does not move either. Does anyone know what my problem could be? Read More...

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...

Jeep Grand Cherokee Start Stall Idle Problems

WOW, Hope this helps. GO CENTRAL BRAKE!!!!

Written by: 96jeep2 on Sep 15, 2009 07:54 PM

The light at the end of the tunnel........ Oh my, what along dark road! At this point, I dont even know were to start! Well I guess the car would be a good start. I have a 1996 jeep grand cherokee leraido. In the beginning my car would die on the high way sometimes not start, stall at the stop signs, lights,etc.. If I waited a few hours it would start up no problem and run ... Read More...

Jeep Grand Cherokee Maintenance and Repair

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...

Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems

97 Grand Cherokee ignition seems to come on by itself

Written by: autobodywizard on Dec 26, 2008 03:02 PM

Here's the problem with my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Out of nowhere, when I go to get in the vehicle, as soon as I open the door, the heater fan comes on with no key in the ignition. The heater fan switch is in the on position when this happens but there is no key in the ignition and the ignition is in the off position. It happened a week ago and it killed the battery. at that ... Read More...

Jeep Grand Cherokee Maintenance and Repair

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...