Jeep Cherokee Tech Tip: Irregular Engine Snapping Sound when Engine is Idling
An irregular engine snapping sound may be noticed when the engine is idling in park between idle rpm and 1,400 rpm at normal operating temperature. The sound is on the upper end of the engine (cylinder head) toward the front of the engine or passenger side (right side). The sound is irregular, not periodic or harmonious. The frequency of the sound will increase with rpm. The sound is more of a higher pitch snapping noise, not a low, metallic knock.
Tech Tip: Inoperative Jeep Instrument Cluster
The same two-wire CCD BUS that Chrysler has been using for years on its cars is now being used on Jeeps and trucks, giving today’s Jeep Wrangler a new level of sophistication. On these vehicles, the BUS bias voltage is produced by the printed circuit board or instrument cluster. As with all CCD BUS circuits, the wires are twisted together in the wiring harness with 2.5 volts on each wire.
Tech Tip: Jeep Multiple Cylinder Misfire
The customer may experience an incident of engine misfire during certain vehicle operating conditions. The misfire may occur when the vehicle is operated between 50-70 mph and under light loading conditions, e.g. slight uphill road grades. This condition may occur at all ambient conditions, but is more noticeable when ambient conditions are less than 0° C (32° F).
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Getting In-Sync with a Couple Wranglers
It’s axiomatic in the diagnostic trade that, as soon as one thinks he has command of a particular system, the gods of technology pitch a curve ball that unerringly slips under the swing of the diagnostic bat. Not that I’ve never seen a 4.0L Jeep engine before; I’ve serviced dozens, perhaps hundreds of them. The
2007 Jeep Compass Points To Goodyear Tires
Jeep has selected Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires in size P215/65R17 as an original equipment fitment for the Jeep 2007 Compass, a new compact SUV, which is now arriving at Jeep dealerships.
Dana Introduces New Spicer Performance Ball Joint Kits
The new Spicer Performance ball joint kits are for the Jeep Wrangler JK, Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT.
Rancho Sponsors Multiple High School Auto Shops Through 2019 SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program
Each school received a Rancho 3.5-inch short-arm system, Rancho upper control arms (front/rear), Rancho RS9000 XL adjustable shocks and a Rancho RS5000 steering stabilizer for their respective Jeep Wrangler TJ project builds.
Check Out The December Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the December issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Jeep Wrangler Brake Job, Air Ride Leak Detection, Brake Hose Replacement, Volkswagen Passat Alignment Specs, Electric Power Steering, a host of tech tips, and more!
Bestop Premium Accessories Group Launches $1M ‘If Casey Wins, You Could Win’ Challenge
If Casey Currie takes the overall win at the Baja 1000, promotion entrants will have a chance to win $1 million; Currie’s personal customized Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited, or one of 10 $5,000 product packages featuring the most innovative products from Bestop, Baja Designs, Tuffy Security Products or Currie Enterprises.
Dana Announces Ultimate Dana 44 ‘What’s The Diff’ Axle Giveaway Contest Winners
The contest, which the company says received thousands of entries, offered an Ultimate Dana 44 front axle, a new, direct-fit product for Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles introduced at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, with the winners’ choice of gear ratio.
