2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
manager!
I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
smoother!
Wish me luck!
Joe

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

You don't seem to be the only one with this issue. Read the thread on
the New GC with hemi.

Sorry to say it sounds like the 'hemi' with it's whacked out 8, 4
ignition is just as bad an abortion as the GM's old 8, 6, 4 engine.

It is 'supposed' to be better because electronic are faster and they
hired better mathematicians according to one article:

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/new-mopar-hemi.html

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Joe wrote:
>
> I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
> point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
> dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
> not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
> manager!
> I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
> smoother!
> Wish me luck!
> Joe

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

You don't seem to be the only one with this issue. Read the thread on
the New GC with hemi.

Sorry to say it sounds like the 'hemi' with it's whacked out 8, 4
ignition is just as bad an abortion as the GM's old 8, 6, 4 engine.

It is 'supposed' to be better because electronic are faster and they
hired better mathematicians according to one article:

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/new-mopar-hemi.html

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Joe wrote:
>
> I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
> point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
> dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
> not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
> manager!
> I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
> smoother!
> Wish me luck!
> Joe

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

You don't seem to be the only one with this issue. Read the thread on
the New GC with hemi.

Sorry to say it sounds like the 'hemi' with it's whacked out 8, 4
ignition is just as bad an abortion as the GM's old 8, 6, 4 engine.

It is 'supposed' to be better because electronic are faster and they
hired better mathematicians according to one article:

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/new-mopar-hemi.html

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Joe wrote:
>
> I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
> point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
> dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
> not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
> manager!
> I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
> smoother!
> Wish me luck!
> Joe

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Hi Joe,
You should feel the vibrations and whip-lash snap of a Real Hemi.
If you want a smooth ride trade it for a six.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Joe wrote:
>
> I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
> point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
> dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
> not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
> manager!
> I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
> smoother!
> Wish me luck!
> Joe

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Hi Joe,
You should feel the vibrations and whip-lash snap of a Real Hemi.
If you want a smooth ride trade it for a six.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Joe wrote:
>
> I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
> point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
> dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
> not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
> manager!
> I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
> smoother!
> Wish me luck!
> Joe

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Hi Joe,
You should feel the vibrations and whip-lash snap of a Real Hemi.
If you want a smooth ride trade it for a six.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Joe wrote:
>
> I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
> point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
> dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
> not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
> manager!
> I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
> smoother!
> Wish me luck!
> Joe

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Joe did pass the time by typing:
> I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
> point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
> dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
> not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
> manager!
> I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
> smoother!
> Wish me luck!

After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the new LandRover.
If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could not feel
any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit and finish
on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.

--
DougW

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Joe did pass the time by typing:
> I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
> point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
> dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
> not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
> manager!
> I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
> smoother!
> Wish me luck!

After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the new LandRover.
If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could not feel
any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit and finish
on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.

--
DougW

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Joe did pass the time by typing:
> I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
> point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
> dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
> not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
> manager!
> I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
> smoother!
> Wish me luck!

After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the new LandRover.
If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could not feel
any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit and finish
on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.

--
DougW

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Remember the BMW doesn't have a transfer box.

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:1Xixd.1205$2_4.290@okepread06...
> Joe did pass the time by typing:
> > I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to
pin
> > point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> > throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to
the
> > dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know
it is
> > not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
service
> > manager!
> > I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is
way
> > smoother!
> > Wish me luck!
>
> After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the new
LandRover.
> If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could
not feel
> any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit and
finish
> on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Remember the BMW doesn't have a transfer box.

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:1Xixd.1205$2_4.290@okepread06...
> Joe did pass the time by typing:
> > I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to
pin
> > point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> > throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to
the
> > dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know
it is
> > not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
service
> > manager!
> > I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is
way
> > smoother!
> > Wish me luck!
>
> After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the new
LandRover.
> If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could
not feel
> any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit and
finish
> on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Remember the BMW doesn't have a transfer box.

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:1Xixd.1205$2_4.290@okepread06...
> Joe did pass the time by typing:
> > I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to
pin
> > point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> > throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to
the
> > dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know
it is
> > not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
service
> > manager!
> > I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is
way
> > smoother!
> > Wish me luck!
>
> After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the new
LandRover.
> If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could
not feel
> any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit and
finish
> on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

DougW proclaimed:

> Joe did pass the time by typing:
>
>>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
>>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
>>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
>>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
>>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
>>manager!
>>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
>>smoother!
>>Wish me luck!
>
>
> After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the new LandRover.
> If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could not feel
> any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit and finish
> on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
>
Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer. Presuming
of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

DougW proclaimed:

> Joe did pass the time by typing:
>
>>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
>>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
>>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
>>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
>>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
>>manager!
>>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
>>smoother!
>>Wish me luck!
>
>
> After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the new LandRover.
> If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could not feel
> any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit and finish
> on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
>
Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer. Presuming
of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

DougW proclaimed:

> Joe did pass the time by typing:
>
>>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to pin
>>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
>>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to the
>>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know it is
>>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the service
>>manager!
>>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is way
>>smoother!
>>Wish me luck!
>
>
> After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the new LandRover.
> If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could not feel
> any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit and finish
> on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
>
Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer. Presuming
of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

I just want this thing fixed. It is my 5th new Jeep I've always had good
luck with them. We shall see what the dealer says.
'86 xj. '94 zj, '98xj, '04wj, '05wk.

"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:B_lxd.221089$V41.106162@attbi_s52...
> DougW proclaimed:
>
> > Joe did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to
pin
> >>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> >>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to
the
> >>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know
it is
> >>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
service
> >>manager!
> >>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is
way
> >>smoother!
> >>Wish me luck!
> >
> >
> > After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the
new LandRover.
> > If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could
not feel
> > any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit
and finish
> > on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
> >
> Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
> turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer. Presuming
> of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

I just want this thing fixed. It is my 5th new Jeep I've always had good
luck with them. We shall see what the dealer says.
'86 xj. '94 zj, '98xj, '04wj, '05wk.

"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:B_lxd.221089$V41.106162@attbi_s52...
> DougW proclaimed:
>
> > Joe did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to
pin
> >>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> >>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to
the
> >>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know
it is
> >>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
service
> >>manager!
> >>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is
way
> >>smoother!
> >>Wish me luck!
> >
> >
> > After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the
new LandRover.
> > If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could
not feel
> > any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit
and finish
> > on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
> >
> Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
> turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer. Presuming
> of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

I just want this thing fixed. It is my 5th new Jeep I've always had good
luck with them. We shall see what the dealer says.
'86 xj. '94 zj, '98xj, '04wj, '05wk.

"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:B_lxd.221089$V41.106162@attbi_s52...
> DougW proclaimed:
>
> > Joe did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to
pin
> >>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> >>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it to
the
> >>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know
it is
> >>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
service
> >>manager!
> >>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is
way
> >>smoother!
> >>Wish me luck!
> >
> >
> > After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the
new LandRover.
> > If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I could
not feel
> > any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit
and finish
> > on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
> >
> Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
> turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer. Presuming
> of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

saw this post in the Mustang group.....

I took delivery of a 2005 GC Limited w/ HEMI(R) MDS. I am not pleased
and not sure i want to fight it out with the dealer and chrysler or
not.

Upon leaving the dealer: engine light came on and stayed on. Hesitation
during normal exceleration.
Dealer kept truck for 1.5 days and had the hole top of the motor apart
and the chrsyler engineers on the phone. They chalked it up to a chafed
wire connected to the MDS system. well i got my new jeep back and im
very very upset.

yes it has monster power but it has these hesitations throughout
exceleration that drive me nuts. They are not obvious jerk u back and
forth hesitations. They are an unevenness in applyed power through
exceleration. I HATE it. makes me feel like its not put together
correctly. My wif has an escalade with a 345hp engine that is smooth as
silk through power application. My HEMI is more like a 2 stroke
kawasaki as it has high spots and low spots in power application from
1700 all the way up through 4000rps. I'm sorry guys im sure my
terminoligy is not the best. I'm bummed. I love the truck. just started
searching the groups to see if anyone else has the same problem.

"Joe" <srjrkr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:SOmxd.526966$wV.227602@attbi_s54...
> I just want this thing fixed. It is my 5th new Jeep I've always had good
> luck with them. We shall see what the dealer says.
> '86 xj. '94 zj, '98xj, '04wj, '05wk.
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:B_lxd.221089$V41.106162@attbi_s52...
> > DougW proclaimed:
> >
> > > Joe did pass the time by typing:
> > >
> > >>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to
> pin
> > >>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> > >>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it
to
> the
> > >>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know
> it is
> > >>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
> service
> > >>manager!
> > >>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is
> way
> > >>smoother!
> > >>Wish me luck!
> > >
> > >
> > > After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the
> new LandRover.
> > > If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I
could
> not feel
> > > any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit
> and finish
> > > on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
> > >
> > Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
> > turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer. Presuming
> > of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

saw this post in the Mustang group.....

I took delivery of a 2005 GC Limited w/ HEMI(R) MDS. I am not pleased
and not sure i want to fight it out with the dealer and chrysler or
not.

Upon leaving the dealer: engine light came on and stayed on. Hesitation
during normal exceleration.
Dealer kept truck for 1.5 days and had the hole top of the motor apart
and the chrsyler engineers on the phone. They chalked it up to a chafed
wire connected to the MDS system. well i got my new jeep back and im
very very upset.

yes it has monster power but it has these hesitations throughout
exceleration that drive me nuts. They are not obvious jerk u back and
forth hesitations. They are an unevenness in applyed power through
exceleration. I HATE it. makes me feel like its not put together
correctly. My wif has an escalade with a 345hp engine that is smooth as
silk through power application. My HEMI is more like a 2 stroke
kawasaki as it has high spots and low spots in power application from
1700 all the way up through 4000rps. I'm sorry guys im sure my
terminoligy is not the best. I'm bummed. I love the truck. just started
searching the groups to see if anyone else has the same problem.

"Joe" <srjrkr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:SOmxd.526966$wV.227602@attbi_s54...
> I just want this thing fixed. It is my 5th new Jeep I've always had good
> luck with them. We shall see what the dealer says.
> '86 xj. '94 zj, '98xj, '04wj, '05wk.
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:B_lxd.221089$V41.106162@attbi_s52...
> > DougW proclaimed:
> >
> > > Joe did pass the time by typing:
> > >
> > >>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to
> pin
> > >>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> > >>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it
to
> the
> > >>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know
> it is
> > >>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
> service
> > >>manager!
> > >>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is
> way
> > >>smoother!
> > >>Wish me luck!
> > >
> > >
> > > After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the
> new LandRover.
> > > If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I
could
> not feel
> > > any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit
> and finish
> > > on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
> > >
> > Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
> > turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer. Presuming
> > of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

saw this post in the Mustang group.....

I took delivery of a 2005 GC Limited w/ HEMI(R) MDS. I am not pleased
and not sure i want to fight it out with the dealer and chrysler or
not.

Upon leaving the dealer: engine light came on and stayed on. Hesitation
during normal exceleration.
Dealer kept truck for 1.5 days and had the hole top of the motor apart
and the chrsyler engineers on the phone. They chalked it up to a chafed
wire connected to the MDS system. well i got my new jeep back and im
very very upset.

yes it has monster power but it has these hesitations throughout
exceleration that drive me nuts. They are not obvious jerk u back and
forth hesitations. They are an unevenness in applyed power through
exceleration. I HATE it. makes me feel like its not put together
correctly. My wif has an escalade with a 345hp engine that is smooth as
silk through power application. My HEMI is more like a 2 stroke
kawasaki as it has high spots and low spots in power application from
1700 all the way up through 4000rps. I'm sorry guys im sure my
terminoligy is not the best. I'm bummed. I love the truck. just started
searching the groups to see if anyone else has the same problem.

"Joe" <srjrkr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:SOmxd.526966$wV.227602@attbi_s54...
> I just want this thing fixed. It is my 5th new Jeep I've always had good
> luck with them. We shall see what the dealer says.
> '86 xj. '94 zj, '98xj, '04wj, '05wk.
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:B_lxd.221089$V41.106162@attbi_s52...
> > DougW proclaimed:
> >
> > > Joe did pass the time by typing:
> > >
> > >>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard to
> pin
> > >>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
> > >>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it
to
> the
> > >>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I know
> it is
> > >>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
> service
> > >>manager!
> > >>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain is
> way
> > >>smoother!
> > >>Wish me luck!
> > >
> > >
> > > After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the
> new LandRover.
> > > If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I
could
> not feel
> > > any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit
> and finish
> > > on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
> > >
> > Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
> > turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer. Presuming
> > of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Do you have lemon laws?
You are still under warrantee and should keep taking it to the
stealership....after X amount of times back you should ask them to take it
back and give you a new one.
Bring your lawyers business card with the hotline for the Better Business
Bureau on the back! haha


"Joe" <tjguy@news.com> wrote in message
news:ihoxd.60663$ka2.41446@fed1read04...
> saw this post in the Mustang group.....
>
> I took delivery of a 2005 GC Limited w/ HEMI(R) MDS. I am not pleased
> and not sure i want to fight it out with the dealer and chrysler or
> not.
>
> Upon leaving the dealer: engine light came on and stayed on. Hesitation
> during normal exceleration.
> Dealer kept truck for 1.5 days and had the hole top of the motor apart
> and the chrsyler engineers on the phone. They chalked it up to a chafed
> wire connected to the MDS system. well i got my new jeep back and im
> very very upset.
>
> yes it has monster power but it has these hesitations throughout
> exceleration that drive me nuts. They are not obvious jerk u back and
> forth hesitations. They are an unevenness in applyed power through
> exceleration. I HATE it. makes me feel like its not put together
> correctly. My wif has an escalade with a 345hp engine that is smooth as
> silk through power application. My HEMI is more like a 2 stroke
> kawasaki as it has high spots and low spots in power application from
> 1700 all the way up through 4000rps. I'm sorry guys im sure my
> terminoligy is not the best. I'm bummed. I love the truck. just started
> searching the groups to see if anyone else has the same problem.
>
> "Joe" <srjrkr@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:SOmxd.526966$wV.227602@attbi_s54...
>> I just want this thing fixed. It is my 5th new Jeep I've always had good
>> luck with them. We shall see what the dealer says.
>> '86 xj. '94 zj, '98xj, '04wj, '05wk.
>>
>> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:B_lxd.221089$V41.106162@attbi_s52...
>> > DougW proclaimed:
>> >
>> > > Joe did pass the time by typing:
>> > >
>> > >>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard
>> > >>to
>> pin
>> > >>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
>> > >>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it
> to
>> the
>> > >>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I
>> > >>know
>> it is
>> > >>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
>> service
>> > >>manager!
>> > >>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain
>> > >>is
>> way
>> > >>smoother!
>> > >>Wish me luck!
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the
>> new LandRover.
>> > > If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I
> could
>> not feel
>> > > any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit
>> and finish
>> > > on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
>> > >
>> > Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
>> > turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer.
>> > Presuming
>> > of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.
>>
>>
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Do you have lemon laws?
You are still under warrantee and should keep taking it to the
stealership....after X amount of times back you should ask them to take it
back and give you a new one.
Bring your lawyers business card with the hotline for the Better Business
Bureau on the back! haha


"Joe" <tjguy@news.com> wrote in message
news:ihoxd.60663$ka2.41446@fed1read04...
> saw this post in the Mustang group.....
>
> I took delivery of a 2005 GC Limited w/ HEMI(R) MDS. I am not pleased
> and not sure i want to fight it out with the dealer and chrysler or
> not.
>
> Upon leaving the dealer: engine light came on and stayed on. Hesitation
> during normal exceleration.
> Dealer kept truck for 1.5 days and had the hole top of the motor apart
> and the chrsyler engineers on the phone. They chalked it up to a chafed
> wire connected to the MDS system. well i got my new jeep back and im
> very very upset.
>
> yes it has monster power but it has these hesitations throughout
> exceleration that drive me nuts. They are not obvious jerk u back and
> forth hesitations. They are an unevenness in applyed power through
> exceleration. I HATE it. makes me feel like its not put together
> correctly. My wif has an escalade with a 345hp engine that is smooth as
> silk through power application. My HEMI is more like a 2 stroke
> kawasaki as it has high spots and low spots in power application from
> 1700 all the way up through 4000rps. I'm sorry guys im sure my
> terminoligy is not the best. I'm bummed. I love the truck. just started
> searching the groups to see if anyone else has the same problem.
>
> "Joe" <srjrkr@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:SOmxd.526966$wV.227602@attbi_s54...
>> I just want this thing fixed. It is my 5th new Jeep I've always had good
>> luck with them. We shall see what the dealer says.
>> '86 xj. '94 zj, '98xj, '04wj, '05wk.
>>
>> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:B_lxd.221089$V41.106162@attbi_s52...
>> > DougW proclaimed:
>> >
>> > > Joe did pass the time by typing:
>> > >
>> > >>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard
>> > >>to
>> pin
>> > >>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
>> > >>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it
> to
>> the
>> > >>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I
>> > >>know
>> it is
>> > >>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
>> service
>> > >>manager!
>> > >>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain
>> > >>is
>> way
>> > >>smoother!
>> > >>Wish me luck!
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the
>> new LandRover.
>> > > If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I
> could
>> not feel
>> > > any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit
>> and finish
>> > > on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
>> > >
>> > Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
>> > turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer.
>> > Presuming
>> > of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.
>>
>>
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Do you have lemon laws?
You are still under warrantee and should keep taking it to the
stealership....after X amount of times back you should ask them to take it
back and give you a new one.
Bring your lawyers business card with the hotline for the Better Business
Bureau on the back! haha


"Joe" <tjguy@news.com> wrote in message
news:ihoxd.60663$ka2.41446@fed1read04...
> saw this post in the Mustang group.....
>
> I took delivery of a 2005 GC Limited w/ HEMI(R) MDS. I am not pleased
> and not sure i want to fight it out with the dealer and chrysler or
> not.
>
> Upon leaving the dealer: engine light came on and stayed on. Hesitation
> during normal exceleration.
> Dealer kept truck for 1.5 days and had the hole top of the motor apart
> and the chrsyler engineers on the phone. They chalked it up to a chafed
> wire connected to the MDS system. well i got my new jeep back and im
> very very upset.
>
> yes it has monster power but it has these hesitations throughout
> exceleration that drive me nuts. They are not obvious jerk u back and
> forth hesitations. They are an unevenness in applyed power through
> exceleration. I HATE it. makes me feel like its not put together
> correctly. My wif has an escalade with a 345hp engine that is smooth as
> silk through power application. My HEMI is more like a 2 stroke
> kawasaki as it has high spots and low spots in power application from
> 1700 all the way up through 4000rps. I'm sorry guys im sure my
> terminoligy is not the best. I'm bummed. I love the truck. just started
> searching the groups to see if anyone else has the same problem.
>
> "Joe" <srjrkr@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:SOmxd.526966$wV.227602@attbi_s54...
>> I just want this thing fixed. It is my 5th new Jeep I've always had good
>> luck with them. We shall see what the dealer says.
>> '86 xj. '94 zj, '98xj, '04wj, '05wk.
>>
>> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:B_lxd.221089$V41.106162@attbi_s52...
>> > DougW proclaimed:
>> >
>> > > Joe did pass the time by typing:
>> > >
>> > >>I have 300 miles on my '05 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi. It is hard
>> > >>to
>> pin
>> > >>point but it does not run right, while at steady speed with a little
>> > >>throttle it bucks and thrusts. Also it vibrates. I have not taken it
> to
>> the
>> > >>dealer yet, maybe tomorrow. I am a heavy equipment mechanic, so I
>> > >>know
>> it is
>> > >>not right. No DTCs are logged. I hate starting this process with the
>> service
>> > >>manager!
>> > >>I also have an '04 Grand Cherokee Freedom with 4.0L it's drivetrain
>> > >>is
>> way
>> > >>smoother!
>> > >>Wish me luck!
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > After reading about the 05 hemi I'm tempted to move to the BMW or the
>> new LandRover.
>> > > If your after a smooth power band the BMW is simply astounding. I
> could
>> not feel
>> > > any transmission shifting at all, just power coming on. Plus the fit
>> and finish
>> > > on both the Landy and BMW was better than the 05 Grand.
>> > >
>> > Before you head for the 4.4 Jag engined LR3, wait and see what the
>> > turboJag engine in the next gen Range Rover has to offer.
>> > Presuming
>> > of course your skill at lottery tickets improves.
>>
>>
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Just a question.

What fuel is required for the new Hemi, and what fuel do you have in it?

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Just a question.

What fuel is required for the new Hemi, and what fuel do you have in it?

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Just a question.

What fuel is required for the new Hemi, and what fuel do you have in it?

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

89 octane, and I put 89 octane twice from two different stations just in
case.
Sunoco being one of them.
I called the dealer, it is going in Tuesday at 8:00am. He said he never
heard of this problem yet, but lets see what we can do. I'll post the
results soon.
Joe


"Mark12211" <mark12211@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20041219223833.21734.00002072@mb-m14.aol.com...
> Just a question.
>
> What fuel is required for the new Hemi, and what fuel do you have in it?
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

89 octane, and I put 89 octane twice from two different stations just in
case.
Sunoco being one of them.
I called the dealer, it is going in Tuesday at 8:00am. He said he never
heard of this problem yet, but lets see what we can do. I'll post the
results soon.
Joe


"Mark12211" <mark12211@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20041219223833.21734.00002072@mb-m14.aol.com...
> Just a question.
>
> What fuel is required for the new Hemi, and what fuel do you have in it?
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

89 octane, and I put 89 octane twice from two different stations just in
case.
Sunoco being one of them.
I called the dealer, it is going in Tuesday at 8:00am. He said he never
heard of this problem yet, but lets see what we can do. I'll post the
results soon.
Joe


"Mark12211" <mark12211@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20041219223833.21734.00002072@mb-m14.aol.com...
> Just a question.
>
> What fuel is required for the new Hemi, and what fuel do you have in it?
>
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Isn't that motor supposed to take 91 Octane.

also you could ask if they could disable that 4 cylinder thing. To see
if that's it.

Good luck. I know exactly how you feel. Stay calm.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Isn't that motor supposed to take 91 Octane.

also you could ask if they could disable that 4 cylinder thing. To see
if that's it.

Good luck. I know exactly how you feel. Stay calm.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Isn't that motor supposed to take 91 Octane.

also you could ask if they could disable that 4 cylinder thing. To see
if that's it.

Good luck. I know exactly how you feel. Stay calm.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Well I brought it back, of course it barely bucked for the tech. He checked
for DTCs, nothing was logged. The Service Manager told us to try another
Jeep with the Hemi. We did and it felt the same, it bucked a little. Maybe
it is a trait of full time 4x4 and a big engine? Like the tech said, "You
can't take the whole thing apart looking for something". Time will tell.
Joe

"mswlogo" <mswlogo@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1103613118.814113.91450@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Isn't that motor supposed to take 91 Octane.
>
> also you could ask if they could disable that 4 cylinder thing. To see
> if that's it.
>
> Good luck. I know exactly how you feel. Stay calm.
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Well I brought it back, of course it barely bucked for the tech. He checked
for DTCs, nothing was logged. The Service Manager told us to try another
Jeep with the Hemi. We did and it felt the same, it bucked a little. Maybe
it is a trait of full time 4x4 and a big engine? Like the tech said, "You
can't take the whole thing apart looking for something". Time will tell.
Joe

"mswlogo" <mswlogo@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1103613118.814113.91450@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Isn't that motor supposed to take 91 Octane.
>
> also you could ask if they could disable that 4 cylinder thing. To see
> if that's it.
>
> Good luck. I know exactly how you feel. Stay calm.
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

Well I brought it back, of course it barely bucked for the tech. He checked
for DTCs, nothing was logged. The Service Manager told us to try another
Jeep with the Hemi. We did and it felt the same, it bucked a little. Maybe
it is a trait of full time 4x4 and a big engine? Like the tech said, "You
can't take the whole thing apart looking for something". Time will tell.
Joe

"mswlogo" <mswlogo@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1103613118.814113.91450@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Isn't that motor supposed to take 91 Octane.
>
> also you could ask if they could disable that 4 cylinder thing. To see
> if that's it.
>
> Good luck. I know exactly how you feel. Stay calm.
>

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

i thought it was a 89 octane motor and the mds shuts off the valves and
traps air in the cylinder to act as what jeep calls it a air spring
the cam is also part of the system and is special made for the app.

mswlogo wrote:

> Isn't that motor supposed to take 91 Octane.
>
> also you could ask if they could disable that 4 cylinder thing. To see
> if that's it.
>
> Good luck. I know exactly how you feel. Stay calm.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

i thought it was a 89 octane motor and the mds shuts off the valves and
traps air in the cylinder to act as what jeep calls it a air spring
the cam is also part of the system and is special made for the app.

mswlogo wrote:

> Isn't that motor supposed to take 91 Octane.
>
> also you could ask if they could disable that 4 cylinder thing. To see
> if that's it.
>
> Good luck. I know exactly how you feel. Stay calm.

Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi bucks and vibrates!
 

i thought it was a 89 octane motor and the mds shuts off the valves and
traps air in the cylinder to act as what jeep calls it a air spring
the cam is also part of the system and is special made for the app.

mswlogo wrote:

> Isn't that motor supposed to take 91 Octane.
>
> also you could ask if they could disable that 4 cylinder thing. To see
> if that's it.
>
> Good luck. I know exactly how you feel. Stay calm.