Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
01-15-2006, 03:34 PM
#21
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Re: Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
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Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> If you used a torque wrench on the wheel lug nuts, you might never have
> those brake issues again...
>
> 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)
>
> Cappy2112 wrote:
> >
> > The brakes haven't failed, but the rotors get a lot of chatter. Thats
> > when I need to have them resurfaced and the pads replaced.
> >
> > I suppose my driving style could attriute to this, but who defines a
> > "driving style" that has minimal impact on a vehicles parts longevity?
> >
> > The transmission specialist who replaced the transmission even said the
> > tranny shouldn't have failed at 40K.
> >
> > If there is somethng i need ot change, I wish I knew how to identify
> > it.
> >
> > Any suggestions on the speakers. That was my main problem. The tranny &
> > brakes are just a rant.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43CAAA7D.FBEC356D@sympatico.ca...
> If you used a torque wrench on the wheel lug nuts, you might never have
> those brake issues again...
>
> 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)
>
> Cappy2112 wrote:
> >
> > The brakes haven't failed, but the rotors get a lot of chatter. Thats
> > when I need to have them resurfaced and the pads replaced.
> >
> > I suppose my driving style could attriute to this, but who defines a
> > "driving style" that has minimal impact on a vehicles parts longevity?
> >
> > The transmission specialist who replaced the transmission even said the
> > tranny shouldn't have failed at 40K.
> >
> > If there is somethng i need ot change, I wish I knew how to identify
> > it.
> >
> > Any suggestions on the speakers. That was my main problem. The tranny &
> > brakes are just a rant.
01-15-2006, 03:34 PM
#22
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Re: Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
;^)
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43CAAA7D.FBEC356D@sympatico.ca...
> If you used a torque wrench on the wheel lug nuts, you might never have
> those brake issues again...
>
> 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)
>
> Cappy2112 wrote:
> >
> > The brakes haven't failed, but the rotors get a lot of chatter. Thats
> > when I need to have them resurfaced and the pads replaced.
> >
> > I suppose my driving style could attriute to this, but who defines a
> > "driving style" that has minimal impact on a vehicles parts longevity?
> >
> > The transmission specialist who replaced the transmission even said the
> > tranny shouldn't have failed at 40K.
> >
> > If there is somethng i need ot change, I wish I knew how to identify
> > it.
> >
> > Any suggestions on the speakers. That was my main problem. The tranny &
> > brakes are just a rant.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43CAAA7D.FBEC356D@sympatico.ca...
> If you used a torque wrench on the wheel lug nuts, you might never have
> those brake issues again...
>
> 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)
>
> Cappy2112 wrote:
> >
> > The brakes haven't failed, but the rotors get a lot of chatter. Thats
> > when I need to have them resurfaced and the pads replaced.
> >
> > I suppose my driving style could attriute to this, but who defines a
> > "driving style" that has minimal impact on a vehicles parts longevity?
> >
> > The transmission specialist who replaced the transmission even said the
> > tranny shouldn't have failed at 40K.
> >
> > If there is somethng i need ot change, I wish I knew how to identify
> > it.
> >
> > Any suggestions on the speakers. That was my main problem. The tranny &
> > brakes are just a rant.
01-15-2006, 04:12 PM
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Re: Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
Cappy2112 proclaimed:
> The brakes haven't failed, but the rotors get a lot of chatter. Thats
> when I need to have them resurfaced and the pads replaced.
That should never happen.
>
> I suppose my driving style could attriute to this, but who defines a
> "driving style" that has minimal impact on a vehicles parts longevity?
? Someone who complains about brake life would be my first thought.
> The brakes haven't failed, but the rotors get a lot of chatter. Thats
> when I need to have them resurfaced and the pads replaced.
That should never happen.
>
> I suppose my driving style could attriute to this, but who defines a
> "driving style" that has minimal impact on a vehicles parts longevity?
? Someone who complains about brake life would be my first thought.
01-15-2006, 04:12 PM
#24
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Re: Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
Cappy2112 proclaimed:
> The brakes haven't failed, but the rotors get a lot of chatter. Thats
> when I need to have them resurfaced and the pads replaced.
That should never happen.
>
> I suppose my driving style could attriute to this, but who defines a
> "driving style" that has minimal impact on a vehicles parts longevity?
? Someone who complains about brake life would be my first thought.
> The brakes haven't failed, but the rotors get a lot of chatter. Thats
> when I need to have them resurfaced and the pads replaced.
That should never happen.
>
> I suppose my driving style could attriute to this, but who defines a
> "driving style" that has minimal impact on a vehicles parts longevity?
? Someone who complains about brake life would be my first thought.
01-15-2006, 04:12 PM
#25
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Re: Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
Cappy2112 proclaimed:
> The brakes haven't failed, but the rotors get a lot of chatter. Thats
> when I need to have them resurfaced and the pads replaced.
That should never happen.
>
> I suppose my driving style could attriute to this, but who defines a
> "driving style" that has minimal impact on a vehicles parts longevity?
? Someone who complains about brake life would be my first thought.
> The brakes haven't failed, but the rotors get a lot of chatter. Thats
> when I need to have them resurfaced and the pads replaced.
That should never happen.
>
> I suppose my driving style could attriute to this, but who defines a
> "driving style" that has minimal impact on a vehicles parts longevity?
? Someone who complains about brake life would be my first thought.
01-16-2006, 02:05 AM
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Re: Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
Was it professionally installed? If so just take it back. I'm sure
you paid a shiny penny for this unit and they should give you a fix
gratis. It might be possible that an improper 'conversion' mounting
kit was not used but more likely one of the things below.
What have you tried to irradicate this problem?
My guess is the wire to the speaker (one of the two conductors) is
making and braking connection. This could occur at the speaker
terminal on back of speaker itself, at the splice behind music source
(radio, eq., etc), or somehow a wire has been damaged while work was
performed (or some other activity) between the source and the speaker.
It's also possible a witre may be coming in contact with the body
My first choice would be to check the speaker. Remove the grill
(cover) of the speaker. Unscrew the speaker from the car - 2 to 4
screws for each process. There should be two wires soldered to the
speaker terminals on the back of the speaker. Give them each a tug and
one will probably break loose. If not, make sure that there is not any
excess bare wire exposed (tape up if there is) or that the speaker
connections are not coming in contact with any part of the auto.
When you are removing the speaker, if mountings screw were loose that
could also be part of the problem.
If none of this works it will be a bit more work to pull out the 'Gold
Infinity'. Good luck.
Steve in Michigan
Should be an easy fix.
you paid a shiny penny for this unit and they should give you a fix
gratis. It might be possible that an improper 'conversion' mounting
kit was not used but more likely one of the things below.
What have you tried to irradicate this problem?
My guess is the wire to the speaker (one of the two conductors) is
making and braking connection. This could occur at the speaker
terminal on back of speaker itself, at the splice behind music source
(radio, eq., etc), or somehow a wire has been damaged while work was
performed (or some other activity) between the source and the speaker.
It's also possible a witre may be coming in contact with the body
My first choice would be to check the speaker. Remove the grill
(cover) of the speaker. Unscrew the speaker from the car - 2 to 4
screws for each process. There should be two wires soldered to the
speaker terminals on the back of the speaker. Give them each a tug and
one will probably break loose. If not, make sure that there is not any
excess bare wire exposed (tape up if there is) or that the speaker
connections are not coming in contact with any part of the auto.
When you are removing the speaker, if mountings screw were loose that
could also be part of the problem.
If none of this works it will be a bit more work to pull out the 'Gold
Infinity'. Good luck.
Steve in Michigan
Should be an easy fix.
01-16-2006, 02:05 AM
#27
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Re: Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
Was it professionally installed? If so just take it back. I'm sure
you paid a shiny penny for this unit and they should give you a fix
gratis. It might be possible that an improper 'conversion' mounting
kit was not used but more likely one of the things below.
What have you tried to irradicate this problem?
My guess is the wire to the speaker (one of the two conductors) is
making and braking connection. This could occur at the speaker
terminal on back of speaker itself, at the splice behind music source
(radio, eq., etc), or somehow a wire has been damaged while work was
performed (or some other activity) between the source and the speaker.
It's also possible a witre may be coming in contact with the body
My first choice would be to check the speaker. Remove the grill
(cover) of the speaker. Unscrew the speaker from the car - 2 to 4
screws for each process. There should be two wires soldered to the
speaker terminals on the back of the speaker. Give them each a tug and
one will probably break loose. If not, make sure that there is not any
excess bare wire exposed (tape up if there is) or that the speaker
connections are not coming in contact with any part of the auto.
When you are removing the speaker, if mountings screw were loose that
could also be part of the problem.
If none of this works it will be a bit more work to pull out the 'Gold
Infinity'. Good luck.
Steve in Michigan
Should be an easy fix.
you paid a shiny penny for this unit and they should give you a fix
gratis. It might be possible that an improper 'conversion' mounting
kit was not used but more likely one of the things below.
What have you tried to irradicate this problem?
My guess is the wire to the speaker (one of the two conductors) is
making and braking connection. This could occur at the speaker
terminal on back of speaker itself, at the splice behind music source
(radio, eq., etc), or somehow a wire has been damaged while work was
performed (or some other activity) between the source and the speaker.
It's also possible a witre may be coming in contact with the body
My first choice would be to check the speaker. Remove the grill
(cover) of the speaker. Unscrew the speaker from the car - 2 to 4
screws for each process. There should be two wires soldered to the
speaker terminals on the back of the speaker. Give them each a tug and
one will probably break loose. If not, make sure that there is not any
excess bare wire exposed (tape up if there is) or that the speaker
connections are not coming in contact with any part of the auto.
When you are removing the speaker, if mountings screw were loose that
could also be part of the problem.
If none of this works it will be a bit more work to pull out the 'Gold
Infinity'. Good luck.
Steve in Michigan
Should be an easy fix.
01-16-2006, 02:05 AM
#28
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Re: Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
Was it professionally installed? If so just take it back. I'm sure
you paid a shiny penny for this unit and they should give you a fix
gratis. It might be possible that an improper 'conversion' mounting
kit was not used but more likely one of the things below.
What have you tried to irradicate this problem?
My guess is the wire to the speaker (one of the two conductors) is
making and braking connection. This could occur at the speaker
terminal on back of speaker itself, at the splice behind music source
(radio, eq., etc), or somehow a wire has been damaged while work was
performed (or some other activity) between the source and the speaker.
It's also possible a witre may be coming in contact with the body
My first choice would be to check the speaker. Remove the grill
(cover) of the speaker. Unscrew the speaker from the car - 2 to 4
screws for each process. There should be two wires soldered to the
speaker terminals on the back of the speaker. Give them each a tug and
one will probably break loose. If not, make sure that there is not any
excess bare wire exposed (tape up if there is) or that the speaker
connections are not coming in contact with any part of the auto.
When you are removing the speaker, if mountings screw were loose that
could also be part of the problem.
If none of this works it will be a bit more work to pull out the 'Gold
Infinity'. Good luck.
Steve in Michigan
Should be an easy fix.
you paid a shiny penny for this unit and they should give you a fix
gratis. It might be possible that an improper 'conversion' mounting
kit was not used but more likely one of the things below.
What have you tried to irradicate this problem?
My guess is the wire to the speaker (one of the two conductors) is
making and braking connection. This could occur at the speaker
terminal on back of speaker itself, at the splice behind music source
(radio, eq., etc), or somehow a wire has been damaged while work was
performed (or some other activity) between the source and the speaker.
It's also possible a witre may be coming in contact with the body
My first choice would be to check the speaker. Remove the grill
(cover) of the speaker. Unscrew the speaker from the car - 2 to 4
screws for each process. There should be two wires soldered to the
speaker terminals on the back of the speaker. Give them each a tug and
one will probably break loose. If not, make sure that there is not any
excess bare wire exposed (tape up if there is) or that the speaker
connections are not coming in contact with any part of the auto.
When you are removing the speaker, if mountings screw were loose that
could also be part of the problem.
If none of this works it will be a bit more work to pull out the 'Gold
Infinity'. Good luck.
Steve in Michigan
Should be an easy fix.
01-17-2006, 01:01 AM
#29
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Re: Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
>>Was it professionally installed? If so just take it back.
Yes, I always go to garages for everything on the Jeep.
The brakes dont' start chattering until 8-12 months or more after they
have been replcaed. It's not like it happens a wek later.
Do you really think anyone would replace the pads again, after more
than 10K miles (approx)?
I don't- even from a reputable dealer or garage.
>>My first choice would be to check the speaker. Remove the grill (cover) of the >>speaker.
How? The grill is press fitted into the door paenl. I f I tried to pry
it out, I'm afriad I would bend the grill or cosmetically damage it.
I'd rather take the door panel off- if it's something i can do without
screwing up the window motor mechanism & lock.
Once I get the door panel off, I know how to look for loose wires & bas
splcies. It's getting into the door that's a problem.
Thanks for the reply
01-17-2006, 01:01 AM
#30
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Re: Need help with 98 Grand Cherokee problems
>>Was it professionally installed? If so just take it back.
Yes, I always go to garages for everything on the Jeep.
The brakes dont' start chattering until 8-12 months or more after they
have been replcaed. It's not like it happens a wek later.
Do you really think anyone would replace the pads again, after more
than 10K miles (approx)?
I don't- even from a reputable dealer or garage.
>>My first choice would be to check the speaker. Remove the grill (cover) of the >>speaker.
How? The grill is press fitted into the door paenl. I f I tried to pry
it out, I'm afriad I would bend the grill or cosmetically damage it.
I'd rather take the door panel off- if it's something i can do without
screwing up the window motor mechanism & lock.
Once I get the door panel off, I know how to look for loose wires & bas
splcies. It's getting into the door that's a problem.
Thanks for the reply