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…
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…
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…
One of the pain points for Jeep owners is the cost of many of the parts for these vehicles. There is nothing inherently “wrong” with these vehicles as the issues that are known for common failure on these cars are common on many vehicles. The issue lies in the costing of the parts needed to…
The Jeep Grand Cherokee runs whats called a HID (High Intensity Discharge) Globe System The globes produce a huge amount of light with minimal heat and don’t fail as frequently as conventional head light bulbs. They do still fail and they are not a cheap item to replace. In our work with the Jeeps we…
There are a number of “common faults” with the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most common ones are listed below with links to the articles relating to these faults. Alternator Valve seats Oil cooler Coolant leak from the Valley Steering rack leaks Another of the more common faults with the three litre V6 Diesel engine…
How to replace the starter motor in the three litre diesel V6 fitted to a Jeep grand Cherokee. Bad news. if you reading this its because you have to replace the starter motor and its not a easy for fun job. The starter motor is located on the passenger side (right hand drive) and requires…
We have reviewed several of the Jeeps over the years. The Key outcome from all of these reviews is that the Jeep is just as mechanically reliable as any other vehicle, however many owners get stung as they had not budgeted for the cost of repairs and maintenance. You can view those reviews buy clicking…