23rd Jan 2007, 17:59

I recently had to use my Hazard/Flashers on my 2000 JGC. Is there a trick to resetting the button? My User Manual was stolen out of my glove box a couple years ago and I can't get the darn things to go off. I luckily had a rubber-band in my car that night. Now it's the wonderful duct tape. If it's as simple as pushing it back down then it must have broke when I pulled it out. Anyone know?

3rd Feb 2007, 08:44

I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee and I have had to replace the driver's side door lock b/c of the duck quacking sound. I have recently been having problems with my left tail light. From the comments here, I think everyone who has these style of jeeps has had the same problems. It really does look like Jeep would have recalled these parts. I guess that would have cost them too much money. Let the buyers deal with the problem. Nice company motto!

10th Feb 2007, 15:26

The original brake light work around (cleaning contact, bending it up a bit, tin foil) temporarily worked now they don't work again. This should be a total Jeep recall, bloody ridiculous that they don't honor this at the Jeep dealerships. I've spent hours on this stupid problem and now done. I can't believe I'm going to have to spend $300 to get this Jeep brake light defect fixed. They know it's a problem yet do nothing except lose future customers.

4th Mar 2007, 18:16

I have a 2001 JGC with the same brake light problems. I played musical sockets (switched them around) and got the one light to work, however on the other side I had to lift up the ground contact for it to work. I was thinking about adding solder on the contacts to raise them up slightly, as a more permanent fix. After just replacing the water pump, I really can't wait to see what goes wrong with it next, the rotors? The door locks? The suspense is killing me! Thanks to everyone who commented on the brakes for a cheap solution.

1st Apr 2007, 13:43

I recently purchased a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited that had the blown out tweeters problem. My solution was to go to Circuit City and have them install new speakers. The replacements I choose were: Pioneer 3.5" 2-way Speakers P/N TSA878. These are 2-way speakers with a woofer and a tweeter. They are currently priced at $49.99, and it is worth the extra $34.99 for the installation, since removal of the dash pad is required, and some minor modifications are needed to mount them properly since they are slightly larger than the factory units. I consider the sound quality to be far superior over the factory tweeters.

9th Apr 2007, 19:50

How do the front headlights come out? I took out the one long screw, but they still won't budge? I need to replace both headlights.

Also I had the duck noises in my doors as well. I bought my jeep used from another dealer and the warranty from them covered the locks. I had 4 out of 5 doors fixed under warranty for this. Also thanks for the rear light tips. This should save me another $250.

14th Apr 2007, 21:25

We also have a 2000 jgc, with the front drivers door lock quacking. Sometimes our headlights will be in the off position and will stay on, until you turn them on then off again. The other problem we seem to have is the check engine light coming on. It seems to be something with the transmission. Normally after driving the jeep for about an hour or so and it gets hot the check engine light will come on and it will spit and sputter, like it isn't shifting properly. Then after a day or so the light will go back off. Anyone else out there with a similar problem??? Also Have a weird sound coming out of the dash when stopping quickly, sounds like from the ashtray area,kinda of weird.

Thanks for any help!!!

17th Apr 2007, 01:20

2000 JGC V6 Laredo, same problems as most others, brake lights, door locks. You would think the brake light problems would be a safety issue and cause for a recall.

Chris, IL.

19th Apr 2007, 13:56

2000 JGC Limited Ed. - 80,000 miles.

First door quack started about a month ago. Being replaced at a Mastercare as I type this...I'll try the home fixes next time.

Rear tail light issues. I've just been replacing bulbs. Will try the home fixes recommended here this weekend.

I've also had the random headlight flashing when I leave the headlight switch on "auto". The flashing only seems to occur when it is raining. I figured water was getting in somewhere and making an electrical connection. I just don't use "auto" anymore.

Water pump started leaking this week... also being replaced as I type this. I read that 80,000 is the general lifespan of a water pump.

Thanks for all the great information shared here.

24th Apr 2007, 21:26

I also had the problem with the brake light not working when the headlights were on. I followed the recommendations in the post from 1st Jan 2005, 14:02 - very easily done and works great!

My Jeep is a 1999 model and also has had the popular problems with window motors and door locks.

27th Apr 2007, 10:51

Owner of a 2000 JGC and have been living without my liftgate for over a month now. Took it too the dealership and they said it'd cost $370.00 to get it fixed. I told them it sounded awfully high and he said it'd be cheaper if the gate wasn't locked, probably round $250.00. After spending the last hour reading this enter post, I see how you can pop the access cover inside and manually unlock the liftgate. You're telling me a Jeep dealer doesn't know this?? Sounds like they're trying to take me for some extra cash. I'm gonna try and fix this myself either buying the part online or from another dealership. Thanks to all who've posted. You've been a great help!

30th Apr 2007, 18:02

I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee as well with the "quacking" noise. Its amazing when I go to walmart and park by another jeep and theirs make the same noise! Anyway, when I open my door fully it make a "crack "or "pop " noise. I don't know how to fix that. Anyone?

20th May 2007, 10:07

My 2000 JGC lift gate actuator started quacking a couple of weeks ago.

Ordered an OEM replacement (part 5018479AB) from http://newjeepparts.com = $76 including shipping.

Great instructions and pictures found here -> http://www.wjjeeps.com/liftgate.htm

Great site here, I learned lots and found many very helpful suggestions/links.