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Jeep is a brand of vehicles currently manufactured by the Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) Group.

Jeep is a brand of vehicles currently manufactured by the Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) Group. It is also the oldest off-road vehicle brand, with the first vehicle being produced in 1941. Over the years, Jeep has built thousands of off-road utility vehicles, including the CJ, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, and newer additions like the Commander, Patriot, Liberty and Compass.

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Draining Battery

I have a 2000 Jeep grand Cherokee. I can jump or charge, drive it, then the moment I shut it off it is dead and needs a jump. I have pulled all of the fuses, and bought numerous batteries. It is not the alternator. Something is draining my battery.…
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gas pedal only works when really depressed

The gas pedal (accelerator) on my car developed an issue where it only works if I press it some 80% of the way down. That leaves very little room for controlling the acceleration and as a consequence the drive has become a bit jerky--the pedal will…
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Motor oil in automatic transmission

I accidentally added synthetic motor oil to my 2006 Jeep Wrangler automatic transmission. What should I do ?
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1998 jeep grand cherokee parasitic draw

My jeep has a parasitic draw I traced them back to my cluster, my cigar lighter, and my rear washer I took a part my dash and tried seeing if there were any bad wires I could not see any help would very much be appreciated. I how ever cannot pull…
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ambient air temp. sensor reading -40 on 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

The old sensor got broken during a accident with a deer. I've replaced the sensor and it's reading -40 deg. Is there a reset on this unit? The sensor worked about a year after the wreck until the plastic end finally broke off. What's the secret to…
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what happens to a car that hasn't been driven for 3years?

I'm hoping that I'll soon be the owner of 4.0l turbo charged, 4wd 1994 jeep cherokee that's been sat in a garage, undriven for 3years. but i don't know what to start with during the reviving process
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Jeep ran without coolant, now it will not start

I ran my jeep around 10 miles with no coolant and actually melted the sides of my plastic radiator , now it won't start, did I completely f it up or can it be saved , and how can I diagnose what's wrong
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Dash Gauges not on until I press the brakes then they come on

I have a 2003 Jeep Wrangler and dash gauges will not come on unless I press the brake pedal. Any suggestions?
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injector fuse blows on hard acceleration

03JGC 4.7 HO blows injector fuse when flooring it. Before this installed new alternator,starter and rear upper control arm,since ASD relay to no avail,please help.
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Converting Jeep Wrangler rear brakes from drum to disc - Is this safe and recommended?

My 1998 Jeep Wrangler's rear brakes are in need of replacement. I was thinking of just upgrading to disc brakes while I am doing this. Is this a safe and good idea? Any negatives? Has it been done? Will the ebrake still work?
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1995 jeep grand cherokee stopped working

My jeep the other night had slowed to a stop, the check gauges light came on and my steering wheel took a ton of effort to turn. My lights and my radio were still on. I asked a friend to look at it, but he didn't see anything wrong with it. This was…
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can running just water ruin my water pump

I have 2005 Jeep Liberty, the radiator had a pin hole for the last few months i have been keeping water in it, then I had the radiator replaced yesterday and now i have another leak. I took the car back to my mechanic, and he told me that running…
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