PLEASE HELP 1996 jeep grand cherokee larado
02-10-2011, 09:10 PM
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what engine do you have?
I have the 4.0 and it was just a matter of first draining the coolant, then removing the fan shroud, then the belt and hoses and pulley then you're ready.
I have the 4.0 and it was just a matter of first draining the coolant, then removing the fan shroud, then the belt and hoses and pulley then you're ready.
02-10-2011, 09:23 PM
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see and what gets me is the truck is NOT over heating.....hmmmm.....just no heat...if i turn the heat off for a min then turn it on a little warm air will blow but then cold comes out...i have also noticed now that when i press the gas it stops blowing from the vents and will only blow from the defrost but when i let off the gas cold air comes back out the vents!!! 
ok, for the vents, I think I know what is going. However, I own a 2001 GC and had this same issue. What i dont know is if this fix will work for your 96, but try it anyway.
When I bought my 01 WJ, I had heat but only from the defroster and floor vents, when I gave it gas it would blow out of the dash vents but then stop when I let off of the gas. Also my cruise control would turn on but not engage. The vents are vacuum controlled and I had a dry rotted 3" long 1/4 dia hose under my battery tray that was connected to the cruise control diaprahm. Wierd yes, i know, but thats what Jeep did, not me. Some other member here pointed out this little tid bit of info and I have been riding warm ever since.
Now that may be the fix for the vents blowing wherever they want. But I think the heat issue is a blend door issue.
When I bought my 01 WJ, I had heat but only from the defroster and floor vents, when I gave it gas it would blow out of the dash vents but then stop when I let off of the gas. Also my cruise control would turn on but not engage. The vents are vacuum controlled and I had a dry rotted 3" long 1/4 dia hose under my battery tray that was connected to the cruise control diaprahm. Wierd yes, i know, but thats what Jeep did, not me. Some other member here pointed out this little tid bit of info and I have been riding warm ever since.
Now that may be the fix for the vents blowing wherever they want. But I think the heat issue is a blend door issue.
02-11-2011, 09:52 AM
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No the Vacuum and the Coolant are two seperate issues. I am not too familiar with the V8 setup in GCs. I would let someone else who has one chime in that. The vacuum hose that i talked about earlier is located behind the passenger headlight. On the 6 cyl models the battery is located there.
02-11-2011, 02:11 PM
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ok i did have a broken vac hose..fixed that...got the water pump in and did a rad flush and BAM i have heat and its coming out my vents!! it not super hot at this point so i may need a diff thermostat...
hahaha TY for all the info..and who said a girl cant fix her own truck!!!!!
hahaha TY for all the info..and who said a girl cant fix her own truck!!!!!
02-11-2011, 02:25 PM
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Well now you much more knowledgeable about the heating/cooling system to where you can help others. Is your jeep still doing the same thing with the coolant Temp difference between the engine and the radiator?
02-11-2011, 03:22 PM
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nope that's good now as well....however its only idl at 500rpm and when i stop the heat turns cold...it still blows from the vents but its cold now....soooooo i wonder can i turn the idle up to 1,000rpm and maybe that'll help?
02-11-2011, 11:34 PM
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The IAC (idle air control) motors tend to gum up on those. They are on the back side of the throttle body and can cause low idle and stalling. I recomend cleaning first since it only takes a few minutes; look for a change. You might have to replace it for long term solution. I wiped mine down last year with brake clean and blew out the throttle body with compressed air. Been fine since but is an off road toy and sees very few street miles.
02-12-2011, 02:59 AM
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i think your jeep doesn't like you for some odd reason!
I would bet money that the heat issue is the water pump. Also the idle issue is most likely as Chad recommended, the IAC. It's an easy fix though. Probably easier than the vacuum hose you repaired. I would clean it first to ensure that that is the cause of the stall.
I would bet money that the heat issue is the water pump. Also the idle issue is most likely as Chad recommended, the IAC. It's an easy fix though. Probably easier than the vacuum hose you repaired. I would clean it first to ensure that that is the cause of the stall.
02-12-2011, 03:12 AM
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I just have one question...
Did you find the pieces from the broken water pump? If not they could be floating in there clogging stuff up..
Just my .02
Did you find the pieces from the broken water pump? If not they could be floating in there clogging stuff up..
Just my .02
02-12-2011, 07:09 AM
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Yeah GI I think this hates me as well lol...must be a another male that thinks im a ***** lol....im only 110 pounds and my body is getting a lil tired from being out in this cold *** weather working on this thing....i did change out the water pump but i didnt see any broken parts just the pull was real hard to turn so i said F it i already had it out just put the new one in....Im going to give it one hell of a flush today and see what happens im at the end of my rope with this damn thing!!! and i will try all the info you guys gave me..thanks so much...ill let ya know what happens
