The fault code for P0887 comes up semi regularly with the Jeep Cherokee. The symptoms of the vehicle are “device transmission now” warning light on the dash and the vehicle either in Limp home mode or stuck in top gear. The fault reads TCM power really control circuit high. There is no external relay for…
The short answer to this question is no. However let’s unpack this some more. Often when someone discovers they have a major mechanical failure with a vehicle that exceeds the budget for repairs they are faced with only a few options to resolve this issue. One of the most common solutions to this is to…
As part of our niche of being one of Sydneys only independent Jeep specialists, we have joined several online communities for Jeep owners and enthusiasts. A frequent topic of conversation seems to arise within these groups around the fact that the Jeep range of vehicles seem to have a list of common faults and for…
One of the common faults the grand Cherokee has is a oil leak thats starts from the steering rack. There are several other common faults with these vehicles which we have covered in other articles. All of which you can find by clicking here. The rack leak usually develops from either seals on the inner…
Hi everyone, Dannie here from GDL Automotive. I Just want to address an issue that we’re seeing coming through our shops recently. With the COVID pandemic, obviously people’s incomes are limited and people are putting off their motor vehicle servicing. What we have seen, now that we’re about six months in, is quite a large…
The three litre diesel engine fitted to the Jeep grand Cherokee is known for a few common faults. Most of which we have covered off in the article you can read here. One of the not so common issues that still shows up occasionally is the failure of the engine mounts for these engines. Traditionally…
Throughout our dealings with the Jeep product we have come across two common issues that seem to arise surrounding the Jeep power steering system and the fluid that is used in them. To date we have only experienced these two hurdles on the Grand Cherokee however we do know that the fluid in question is…
Content Taken Directly From JDM Emergency.com Menu: Forester SG 03-05 – XT body kits – Cross Sports/STi kits – Side Skirts and rear Bumper/Lips – Accessories – Important Tips Forester SG 06-07 – Front bumper types and lips – Grilles – Accessories – Important tips Forester SG 2003-2005 models There is one major question you…
One of the most common failures on the Subaru Forester in the failure of one or both of the front power windows. What normally happens with these is the electric motor on the window regulator fails. This is a common fault with many vehicles as the electric motors work hard every time the window goes…
There is no great mystery to the operation of a car engine. It is essentially an air pump. The pistons and valves work together to draw in and expel air into the combustion chambers as the engine assembly spins round on the crankshaft. The faster this assembly spins, the more air the engine can draw…