Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
01-19-2006, 11:29 AM
#21
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Re: Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
about whether I got it to work or not.
Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
forgot to update the diagram.
I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
Internet.
It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
Thanks.
Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
about whether I got it to work or not.
Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
forgot to update the diagram.
I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
Internet.
It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
Thanks.
01-19-2006, 11:29 AM
#22
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Re: Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
about whether I got it to work or not.
Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
forgot to update the diagram.
I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
Internet.
It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
Thanks.
Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
about whether I got it to work or not.
Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
forgot to update the diagram.
I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
Internet.
It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
Thanks.
01-19-2006, 11:47 AM
#23
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Re: Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
We do appreciate follow ups, you are right there.
Umm, are you 'sure' you actually 'have' ABS????
Doesn't sound like it to me.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Peter wrote:
>
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
Umm, are you 'sure' you actually 'have' ABS????
Doesn't sound like it to me.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Peter wrote:
>
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
01-19-2006, 11:47 AM
#24
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
We do appreciate follow ups, you are right there.
Umm, are you 'sure' you actually 'have' ABS????
Doesn't sound like it to me.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Peter wrote:
>
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
Umm, are you 'sure' you actually 'have' ABS????
Doesn't sound like it to me.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Peter wrote:
>
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
01-19-2006, 11:47 AM
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
We do appreciate follow ups, you are right there.
Umm, are you 'sure' you actually 'have' ABS????
Doesn't sound like it to me.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Peter wrote:
>
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
Umm, are you 'sure' you actually 'have' ABS????
Doesn't sound like it to me.....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Peter wrote:
>
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
01-19-2006, 01:23 PM
#26
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
Are you sure your model is supposed to have ABS?
Is it listed on your build sheet?
You can get a build sheet from your (no so) local Jeep dealership PARTS
department or via Jeep customer Assistance via e-mail (both at No Charge)
http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...tr=wccs&prefix
"Peter" <petgray@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1137688143.704381.107370@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
>
Is it listed on your build sheet?
You can get a build sheet from your (no so) local Jeep dealership PARTS
department or via Jeep customer Assistance via e-mail (both at No Charge)
http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...tr=wccs&prefix
"Peter" <petgray@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1137688143.704381.107370@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
>
01-19-2006, 01:23 PM
#27
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
Are you sure your model is supposed to have ABS?
Is it listed on your build sheet?
You can get a build sheet from your (no so) local Jeep dealership PARTS
department or via Jeep customer Assistance via e-mail (both at No Charge)
http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...tr=wccs&prefix
"Peter" <petgray@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1137688143.704381.107370@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
>
Is it listed on your build sheet?
You can get a build sheet from your (no so) local Jeep dealership PARTS
department or via Jeep customer Assistance via e-mail (both at No Charge)
http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...tr=wccs&prefix
"Peter" <petgray@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1137688143.704381.107370@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
>
01-19-2006, 01:23 PM
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
Are you sure your model is supposed to have ABS?
Is it listed on your build sheet?
You can get a build sheet from your (no so) local Jeep dealership PARTS
department or via Jeep customer Assistance via e-mail (both at No Charge)
http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...tr=wccs&prefix
"Peter" <petgray@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1137688143.704381.107370@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
>
Is it listed on your build sheet?
You can get a build sheet from your (no so) local Jeep dealership PARTS
department or via Jeep customer Assistance via e-mail (both at No Charge)
http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...tr=wccs&prefix
"Peter" <petgray@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1137688143.704381.107370@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> about whether I got it to work or not.
>
> Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
>
> I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> forgot to update the diagram.
>
> I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> Internet.
>
> It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
>
> Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
>
> Thanks.
>
01-19-2006, 01:43 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
It is easy to find out. Just look at the brake reservoir and follow the
lines from there. If they go to this big pump looking thing sitting on
the fender instead of to a simple combination valve, you have ABS.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
billy ray wrote:
>
> Are you sure your model is supposed to have ABS?
>
> Is it listed on your build sheet?
>
> You can get a build sheet from your (no so) local Jeep dealership PARTS
> department or via Jeep customer Assistance via e-mail (both at No Charge)
> http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...tr=wccs&prefix
>
> "Peter" <petgray@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1137688143.704381.107370@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> > Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> > Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> > about whether I got it to work or not.
> >
> > Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> > After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> > hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> > from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> > guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> > ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> > ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> > suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
> >
> > I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> > was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> > showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> > box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> > Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> > because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> > thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> > fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> > fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> > forgot to update the diagram.
> >
> > I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> > local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> > Internet.
> >
> > It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> > fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> > grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> > Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
> >
> > Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> > able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> > where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
lines from there. If they go to this big pump looking thing sitting on
the fender instead of to a simple combination valve, you have ABS.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
billy ray wrote:
>
> Are you sure your model is supposed to have ABS?
>
> Is it listed on your build sheet?
>
> You can get a build sheet from your (no so) local Jeep dealership PARTS
> department or via Jeep customer Assistance via e-mail (both at No Charge)
> http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...tr=wccs&prefix
>
> "Peter" <petgray@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1137688143.704381.107370@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> > Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> > Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> > about whether I got it to work or not.
> >
> > Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> > After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> > hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> > from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> > guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> > ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> > ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> > suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
> >
> > I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> > was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> > showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> > box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> > Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> > because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> > thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> > fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> > fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> > forgot to update the diagram.
> >
> > I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> > local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> > Internet.
> >
> > It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> > fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> > grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> > Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
> >
> > Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> > able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> > where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
01-19-2006, 01:43 PM
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep Cherokee ABS problem
It is easy to find out. Just look at the brake reservoir and follow the
lines from there. If they go to this big pump looking thing sitting on
the fender instead of to a simple combination valve, you have ABS.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
billy ray wrote:
>
> Are you sure your model is supposed to have ABS?
>
> Is it listed on your build sheet?
>
> You can get a build sheet from your (no so) local Jeep dealership PARTS
> department or via Jeep customer Assistance via e-mail (both at No Charge)
> http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...tr=wccs&prefix
>
> "Peter" <petgray@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1137688143.704381.107370@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> > Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> > Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> > about whether I got it to work or not.
> >
> > Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> > After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> > hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> > from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> > guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> > ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> > ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> > suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
> >
> > I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> > was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> > showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> > box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> > Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> > because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> > thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> > fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> > fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> > forgot to update the diagram.
> >
> > I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> > local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> > Internet.
> >
> > It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> > fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> > grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> > Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
> >
> > Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> > able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> > where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
lines from there. If they go to this big pump looking thing sitting on
the fender instead of to a simple combination valve, you have ABS.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
billy ray wrote:
>
> Are you sure your model is supposed to have ABS?
>
> Is it listed on your build sheet?
>
> You can get a build sheet from your (no so) local Jeep dealership PARTS
> department or via Jeep customer Assistance via e-mail (both at No Charge)
> http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...tr=wccs&prefix
>
> "Peter" <petgray@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1137688143.704381.107370@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> > Good afternoon. I'm just posting a followup to our discussion about my
> > Jeep Cherokee ABS problem because I know you guys really, really care
> > about whether I got it to work or not.
> >
> > Most of you suggested stomping hard instead of gently on the brakes.
> > After the next snowfall I tried this, but whether I stomped gently or
> > hard, it made no difference, there seemed to be no response of any kind
> > from the ABS. I then read the section about ABS in my glovebox owner's
> > guide (should have RTFM to begin with, I suppose) and it said that the
> > ABS light should come on for a couple of seconds when you turn on the
> > ignition. It isn't lighting up at switch on or at any other time,
> > suggesting there really is a fault and it isn't just my imagination.
> >
> > I opened a box of electrics under the hood, looking for clues, and it
> > was full of relays and fuses. There was a diagram inside the lid
> > showing what worked what, and there appeared to be three gaps in the
> > box where there should have been two fuses and a relay for the ABS.
> > Great, I thought, I've found the fault. My joy was short lived though,
> > because when I tried to insert the ABS fuses in the places where I
> > thought they should be, there were no connectors in the slots and the
> > fuses just wiggled around rather aimlessly. So I'm wondering if the
> > fusebox design was modified for the Jeep Cherokee 2001 but someone
> > forgot to update the diagram.
> >
> > I was unable to get a workshop manual for this model and date at our
> > local Canadian Tire but I'm going to try to order one over the
> > Internet.
> >
> > It looks like my jeep is heading for a date with Jeeps-R-Us to be
> > fixed, but if anyone has any further comments / suggestions I'd be
> > grateful for them, bearing in mind that I live in Lourdes, Western
> > Newfoundland and there is no Jeeps-R-Us around here.
> >
> > Doug W - you suggested cleaning the ABS computer connector. I wasn't
> > able to identify it under the hood, but if you can give me an idea
> > where it is and what it looks like I can try that.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >