MY JEEP BROKE ALREADY! BAD NEWS FOR MY PROJECT JEEP!

A couple of days ago I was decided to take my Jeep Cherokee XJ for along (4 hours ) trip to Orlando Florida and on my way pass by Lazy Springs Recreational Park to have some fun with the Jeep. Unfortunately, the Jeep started acting up 30 minutes after leaving my house: The steering became unpredictable, pushing to the left side of the road, so I decided to come back home and take my other car instead. On my way back home the Jeep became even worse and It started to overheat for the first time in one year of ownership. The temperature went up to 250f and then back to 210f and it kept doing that for the next15 minutes. Very strange!
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[@shineything4444]

the pulling is either a locked caliper or your steering knuckle where the brake pad rides is ground down and not releasing the pad (happened to my xj) so check those and the coolant temp sensor may be on its way out or you have air in the system

[@505xjk6]

Wheel hub needs to be replaced.the cooling system could be one of 2 sensors replace both they are inexpensive.

[@jeepinbanditrider]

Pretty common problem with the XJs. Just replace the whole caliper they're 40 dollars for a name brand one.

[@mayk3lll]

I think it’s your thermostat not opening properly. When you change it keep the original and test it by putting it boiling water and see if it opens up like it should

[@MrMrsregor]

sounds correct. and they are less than $10 and only takes a few minutes to change

[@keithtomczyk4730]

First ,before you change any sensor. Check the coolant level and see how fast it heats up after starting at idle. Run your blower if the air coming out heats up fast and temp is high even with full radiator. Check fans and thermostat .

[@kenskens69]

Lock for G02 cooland it will help a lot

[@escozx2]

Overheating is a common issue in the XJs. The XJ was originally built to have a 2.5 inline 4, so when they stuck the 4.0 inline 6, they had to make the radiator smaller to fit. Change your temp sensor and replace your radiator with a three row.

[@russellh22a]

escozx2 no the common issue is that xj owners especially new ones don’t maintain their cooling system. My xj cooling system is all updated. Stays below 210 or at 210 even at 100+ degrees days

[@escozx2]

@@russellh22a I have an 01 XJ, with hood lovers, a high flow water pump and thermostat, fan relay switch, a 3 row radiator, coolant filter, and I run flushes every season, and I still see over 210 temps during summer months. I live in Vegas so temps get up to 115 during the hot season. Any other time I'm about 180-190. Those precats certainly don't help either.

[@houstontxstreets7139]

posstt more viddds

[@randslites]

And extend your brake lines.

[@randslites]

Put a 1 ton steering on it.

[@beersngearz781]

Good luck man

[@daltonbauer3967]

why is the check engine light always on

[@joshgoldsmith958]

Because the engine is running. 😋 Chasing codes on the 4.0 is time honored tradition. Mine throws one every time the gas cap is not turned the extra clicks.

[@Swedishlifeboat]

the same thing happend to my 2001 xj , just took it apart and cleaned the areas the pads slide on with a wirebrush and put just a small amount of high temp grease , the temp you should check the heatercore mine was all clogged and the coolant was rusty water , mine did the same it went to full overheat and then down to normal .. im guessing a airpocket and when it overheated it sucked the air out , ive got a vented radiator cap with like a little tab you can lift so it realeases the pressure to the expantiontank so it helpes to get out bubbles ( check the hose to the expansiontank mine was clogged) a new termostat and a rinse ( check chrisfix video on cooling flush) now my jeep runs like normal :D keep up the good work greatings from Sweden !

[@deuce_jefe5056]

How old is the water pump

[@JacobHopeTXL]

If I had to make a video for every thing I did to my xj, id have 300 million videos. Lots of shit breaks on them dude

[@danhambrick6331]

I would put a new coolant temp sensor on it for the cooling issue.The pulling issue could be the brake caliper sticking on the drivers side.Good luck...

[@VehicleTribe]

Thanks man, I was thinking the same thing.

[@Chrisw678]

VehicleTribe lesson learned personally with my XJ just go Mopar for any sensors. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006DX0Z6W?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

[@Chrisw678]

I chased cooling issues with mine, ended up being a cracked head. Looks like the prior owner had over heated.

[@VehicleTribe]

@@Chrisw678 hopefully is not the case here lol

[@velezjohnny82]

Check the front calipers and check ur back drums jst to make sure I had the same thing on my jeep xj it's a 99

[@VehicleTribe]

johnny velez yeah I’m going to check my brakes before messing with the steering

[@OutJeeping]

Yup that's a sign that the coolant temp sensor is going out, easy fix though and located right on the thermostat housing. Also common for calipers to seize if they are the originals. Go to orileys and you you can get an entire brand new caliper for $25 after core exchange.

[@VehicleTribe]

Thank you! these calipers are not the originals though, I replaced the originals couple of months after buying the jeep. I'll take a look and see what's going one.

[@MrMrsregor]

$40 - brake caliper (maybe rotors since they were overheated $60) $10 - thermostat

[@mikejohnson9788]

My 99 pulled to the left just like yours. The rim, caliper and hub were also too hot to touch. I replaced the unit bearing and caliper and the problem stopped. No advice on the overheating issue.

[@jonybravo7501]

Friend your jeep is awesome!

[@VehicleTribe]

thank you!

[@justinhetricck6197]

Welcome to jeep ownership. You are always going to have to fix something on it. Quit complaining and just fix it. In your case pay someone to fix it.most jeep owners such as myself take pride in fixing our jeeps ourselves, coast less and you actually learn more about your jeep. Instead of just handing it off to someone to fix it for you.

[@VehicleTribe]

I've been dealing with fixing cars since I was little with my dad, I am not afraid of fixing stuff by myself, even less when is my second vehicle. But if a frined can give me hand and do the job faster toguether I'll take it.

[@antoniorios1240]

@@VehicleTribe aint nothing wrong in asking for help bro, keep up the good posts and learning. I have an XJ as well and they are a beauty to own! Cheers!

[@leoampie4942]

@@VehicleTribe Bro, if you ever need help wrenching lmk. I'm in the South by redlands. I ain't no pro, backyard hack, but i got tools and we can start beating shit until it works lol. Love the Jeep man.

[@sebass156]

Your Caliper piston boot probably tore. This has happened to me and it will seize your Caliper

[@forreststump11]

never spend a single dollar replacing a part, until you have verified the part is bad. there are millions of internet experts who cant diagnose a no start on a lawnmower, but always have a simple fix remedy for your vehicle. start reading jeep forums, and download a shop manual for your specific vehicle. Then, start buying some tools instead of useless pretty bolt on crap. Floor jack, bottle jack, 2 jack stands and a dvom are a good start.

[@jorgemdo78]

What year is your Jeep?

[@VehicleTribe]

2000

[@letstalkcaliber704]

That tow strap wrapped around the front bumper is driving me insane.

[@VehicleTribe]

Min Privatus lol no worries it’s coming out this week

[@justusdeboer4469]

I have a 2000 Cherokee and I had the same problem with my temp gage. It would randomly shoot up to 260 and back to 210, it only lasted about five minutes and solved itself. I haven’t had any problem with it since. I’m assuming yours is a problem with the sensor. Also nice headlights, I have the same ones 😂

[@VehicleTribe]

yeap, exactly the same thing.

[@sebass156]

It could be air in the coolant line. Burp your coolant system and check the thermostat.

[@lawful5694]

REALLY