Re: 00 Wrangler TJ Overheating Normal?? - Yes, According to Dealer
 

Call me crazy but I would change out the thermostat. That's pretty cheap and
easy and a good chance it's not opening up to let the water flow. Even the
stock motor can idle with the A/C on for a 5-7 minute stop light without
overheating. I have a 97 TJ 2.5L and live in Arizona and let me tell you
that A/C rarely turns off. It never gets over 210 (middle) except on trips
up steep hills with the A/C on and even the it might jump only 10 deg. I
wouldn't go dropping too much dough on extras if you don't have the cash.
These motors are engineered pretty descent. It's 117 degrees out everyday
this time of year and my baby keeps me cool no probs.
Dave Kelley

"Hawkman" <samj344@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:93a5123b.0307072326.415bd77e@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L with an Automatic (bought new).
> 26000 or so miles, and 32" BFG All-terrain tires with NO lift. I
> live in Las Vegas and right now it is about 110 degrees out everyday.
> I've had the same problem every summer that I have been here. Two
> years ago, I took my jeep in for the same problem I have today, the
> engine temperature goes up to the red line when I have the A/C on for
> a few minutes and am running idle. Today, I was just sitting at the
> forever-long stop light for about 5-7 minutes. I watched the
> temperature rise and rise, until it said CHECK GAUGES. I immediately
> turned on my heater and (opened the windows)and watched the temp go
> down. Is this really normal.
> However, when I drive on the freeway, or am not stopped, the
> temperature is fine, but it can go a little above mid-way (sometimes
> upto 3/4 if you drive with A/C on for about an hour). Also when I
> drive on the freeway, the air is much cooler than at idle.
>
> I took my Jeep into the JEEP Dealer here two years ago, and they said
> that was normal. They checked my fluids and fan and said nothing is
> wrong. They said it is normal for the temperature to go up a bit and
> that I shouldn't listen to the gauge all the time. My warranty is now
> over, and if I go in again, they will charge $70 for a diagnostic fee.
> IS THIS REALLY NORMAL? It does not make any sense for a car this new
> to overheat and be NORMAL? Well thats what they claim at the major
> Jeep dealership here.
>
> I am going to be moving late this summer, and will require a U-Haul.
> I am very worried that my car will overheat if I leave it like this.
> I will have to go through Colorado and through the mountains/hills.
> That will put a lot of stress on the car with this heat and the
> U-Haul. If nothing is really wrong, would an extra engine fan help?
> Or do you have any suggestions? Should I take it someplace else?
> Should I try the other Jeep dealership and pay the $70 diagnostic fee?
>
> Thanks

Re: 00 Wrangler TJ Overheating Normal?? - Yes, According to Dealer
 

Hi Dave,
So glad to hear that. Maybe I should change the thermostat out?
Where is the best place to buy one? Autozone, or a jeep magazine?
Also, even when my A/C is off, my temperature even goes above 210.
Not nearly as high, but is still goes a little bit over the middle.
Even when it is totally off. That is something else that bothers me.
I will look into the thermostat and check it out.

Thanks,
Glad to hear your jeep isn't doing that.

Sam

"ki7hy" <ki7hy@cox.net> wrote in message news:<GNROa.94673$Pc5.3460@fed1read01>...
> Call me crazy but I would change out the thermostat. That's pretty cheap and
> easy and a good chance it's not opening up to let the water flow. Even the
> stock motor can idle with the A/C on for a 5-7 minute stop light without
> overheating. I have a 97 TJ 2.5L and live in Arizona and let me tell you
> that A/C rarely turns off. It never gets over 210 (middle) except on trips
> up steep hills with the A/C on and even the it might jump only 10 deg. I
> wouldn't go dropping too much dough on extras if you don't have the cash.
> These motors are engineered pretty descent. It's 117 degrees out everyday
> this time of year and my baby keeps me cool no probs.
> Dave Kelley
>
> "Hawkman" <samj344@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:93a5123b.0307072326.415bd77e@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L with an Automatic (bought new).
> > 26000 or so miles, and 32" BFG All-terrain tires with NO lift. I
> > live in Las Vegas and right now it is about 110 degrees out everyday.
> > I've had the same problem every summer that I have been here. Two
> > years ago, I took my jeep in for the same problem I have today, the
> > engine temperature goes up to the red line when I have the A/C on for
> > a few minutes and am running idle. Today, I was just sitting at the
> > forever-long stop light for about 5-7 minutes. I watched the
> > temperature rise and rise, until it said CHECK GAUGES. I immediately
> > turned on my heater and (opened the windows)and watched the temp go
> > down. Is this really normal.
> > However, when I drive on the freeway, or am not stopped, the
> > temperature is fine, but it can go a little above mid-way (sometimes
> > upto 3/4 if you drive with A/C on for about an hour). Also when I
> > drive on the freeway, the air is much cooler than at idle.
> >
> > I took my Jeep into the JEEP Dealer here two years ago, and they said
> > that was normal. They checked my fluids and fan and said nothing is
> > wrong. They said it is normal for the temperature to go up a bit and
> > that I shouldn't listen to the gauge all the time. My warranty is now
> > over, and if I go in again, they will charge $70 for a diagnostic fee.
> > IS THIS REALLY NORMAL? It does not make any sense for a car this new
> > to overheat and be NORMAL? Well thats what they claim at the major
> > Jeep dealership here.
> >
> > I am going to be moving late this summer, and will require a U-Haul.
> > I am very worried that my car will overheat if I leave it like this.
> > I will have to go through Colorado and through the mountains/hills.
> > That will put a lot of stress on the car with this heat and the
> > U-Haul. If nothing is really wrong, would an extra engine fan help?
> > Or do you have any suggestions? Should I take it someplace else?
> > Should I try the other Jeep dealership and pay the $70 diagnostic fee?
> >
> > Thanks