Jeep Grand Cherokee beeping?

[pbrettle]

I know that there are a couple of Jeep Grand Cherokee owners out there, and hopefully you might be able to help me.

I have recently got a 96 model (for peanuts too!) and love it - its a bit of a hooligan too, just best not look at the MPG figure! However, when you lock or unlock it, it beeps at me. It didnt do this before, but recently it now beeps twice on unlock and once on lock... any suggestions?

Everything works, though not in a German 'ruthless efficiency' way - it just works. No problems and no electric gremlins. Could it be the batteries of the remote fob? Or is it signalling something? Owners manual is useless and the Haynes manual worse...

Any suggestions welcome...

Cheers,

Paul

[DennisTheMenace]

Has it got an alarm fitted could be that ????

[Byff]

You can set the alarm to 'chirp' by pressing the unlock button on the keyfob three times.

Something like that - it may be lock three times or four times - I can't remember exactly, just have a play with it.

If you still have the two original keyfobs have you found out that each fob relates to the memory buttons on the door. Great when you have a short arse wife and I'm lanky. Sets the mirrors and seat ready for you getting in!

[pbrettle]

Byff said: You can set the alarm to 'chirp' by pressing the unlock button on the keyfob three times.

Something like that - it may be lock three times or four times - I can't remember exactly, just have a play with it.

If you still have the two original keyfobs have you found out that each fob relates to the memory buttons on the door. Great when you have a short arse wife and I'm lanky. Sets the mirrors and seat ready for you getting in!

Yeah its great isnt it? I'm 6'5" and the wife is 5'4".... it makes such a difference. Shame it doesnt do the interior mirror, but hey, I am nit picking now!!!

Will have a play with the keyfobs tomorrow - thanks for the feedback.

Cheers,

Paul

[alunr]

Get your Grand Cherokee LPG converted (plenty of garages over cambs/norfolk have it - hopefully you do too)

My dad just got his R plater done and it looks really good and has been very reliable.

If you're interested I'll get the details - Cost location etc.

[kevinday]

I went to have a look at a Grand Cherokee yesterday, a 1993 model. It was badged a 5.2V8 but the salesman said it had the 4.0 lump in. I walked away without any further discussions because I reckon there was somthing iffy about it (it only had 89K km on the clock as well). What do you guys think?

BTW what is the fuel consumption like on the V8 models?

[pbrettle]

From what I understand there were a couple of engines that you can get in the LHD model - the 4.0 six, the 5.2 V8 and which was replaced by the 5.9 V8. The new shape has 4.0 six as well as a 4.7 V8. Not mentioning diesels at the moment as there are 2.5, 2.7 and 3.1 engines available.

Fuel consumption is not as bad as I thought. Ok, so I dont hoon it around everywhere, but in general I am getting 25MPG overall on a tank - on a nice run I am getting about 28!!! Though this is on Super rather than regular unleaded.... Oh, and no Aircon either... It hates town and then eats fuel, but keep it moving around and its prefectly fine... 4.0 is nice, swift but not fast... but good for traffic light grand prix's though - nice quick take off....

So far impressed with the car, have to wait until the first service etc, but so far seems nice and comfortable...

Cheers,

Paul

[kevinday]

Thanks Paul, I am looking at getting rid of the Niva before terminal boredom sets in. The Niva is a brilliant cross-country car, and cheap enough not to worry if you bend something, but performance is non-existent and fuel economy is not good. In the summer I get up to 30mpg and during the winter it dropped to around 24mpg. Main problem is the size, I can fit the three dogs in if the rear seats are folded which means I cannot fit the dogs and family in.

My first choice would be a Mk2 Range Rover but with prices here at about 2.5 times the price of a same year Grand Cherokee I cannot afford it. I think the 5.9 was introduced in 1998 and only lasted about 18 months so I am most likely to find a 5.2. My budget will stretch to a 6 year old one, unless the house sells fast, in which case maybe a slightly newer one.

I should get back the same money (in GBP) for the Niva that I paid, thanks to the strong HUF at the moment. Not bad for 15 months, 20K km, and repair/servicing has been ridiculously cheap, £3 for front pad set, plus another £2 for fitting!

[RCA]

You got a manual with yours!!!!!!, You are v.lucky, Bought mine from Jeep!!!, and did not get a manual ,over a year later and still no manual!!! they said I would get it within about two weeks when I bought it and I'm still waiting, given up writing and phoning now!!. A few of my friends also don't have a manual.!!!

[Chris_N]

After looking at loads of 4x4's & estates, I've just bought a 3 year old Grand Cherokee V8 as my dog-mobile.

Nothing else I tried matched it in the fun-per-£ stakes. Good to know there are other owners on here too. Maybe we need to start lobbying for a Jeep forum!

Alun R, I'm planning a gas conversion so would be very interested if you could advise somewhere reliable to do it and what I can expect it to cost.

Chris

[Byff]

Mines been converted to LPG and its killed it.

Performance is crap but I think its something to do with the way the engine is re-tuned as its crap on petrol aswell.

One day I might get round to taking it back and getting it checked out, but its great to fill the tank up for £22

[alunr]

My Dads Grand Cherokee is no different on the gas. Still pulls well - I'd suggest it was done badly.

[barter]

Chris_N said: Nothing else I tried matched it in the fun-per-£ stakes. Good to know there are other owners on here too. Maybe we need to start lobbying for a Jeep forum!
Chris

I'll vote for a Jeep Forum .
Bought a new 4.7V8 in 2000. Its now 3 years old and been looking round to see what to replace it with. Looks like another Grand Cherokee. Nothing else comes close for performance, practicality & price even if I drop the off road requirement.