6th Jun 2011, 23:28

I am currently having transmission problems. One day, all of a sudden, I had no overdrive, and realized I also couldn't shift down into 1st gear or upshift from 1st. I believe I have 2nd and 3rd gears only. I know my transmission itself is not the problem, the mechanic said it is a transmission sensor or a solenoid that needs replaced, not the transmission itself. Since my mechanic is experienced on the subject, and happens to be my brother-in-law, I trust his opinion.

A lot of people with the same issue have gotten bad advice and replaced the transmission, and find out the problem still exists. Simply put, not checking solenoids and/or sensors first can be a costly mistake. If you don't have the typical transmission problems such as gears slipping, no gears but reverse etc. it may not be a bad tranny, just bad parts associated with it.

Don't hesitate to question a mechanic on this subject, it might save you from fixing something that isn't broke, saving you a pretty penny which will come in handy paying for all those parts that consistently rot away and fall off at the worst possible time.

6th Jun 2011, 23:38

Remove the fuse that operates the alarm system.

6th Jun 2011, 23:50

To disarm the alarm system without remote, you have to use the key on the PASSENGER side door and turn the key to the unlock position 2 times. Disconnecting battery or other wires might shut it up, but it doesn't disable the security feature that doesn't allow the vehicle to start if the alarm has been set off. If you do what I said, it should disarm the security system so the vehicle can start.

7th Jun 2011, 00:38

Do a little research, and you'll find that JC's have some type of liner or coating on the inside of the gas tank, that turns to crud and debris that eventually ends up in fuel filter, fuel line and other fuel components, causing the exact same issues you now are having. Finding someone to clean out your gas tank the way it needs to be isn't easy. Might need to just replace gas tank with the crappy liner or coating that's causing the problems, to prevent future damage on your engine.

16th Jul 2011, 18:19

Less than 100.00 a month, cheaper than most car payments.

29th Jan 2013, 13:45

My 1994 did the same thing and it was the coil... easy fix for mine.

7th Mar 2014, 00:24

Did you sort this?... I have exactly same problem... I have a battery drain... and limp mode. The engine is sweet and the gear I do have is strong, so I think it's electrical.

22nd Sep 2015, 17:28

1994 Jeep Cherokee. After many dollars ,2,800.00, Still bucking down the road.

Head gaskets, intake manifold gasket, many more things. Still bouncing down the road, shaking very hard, Can't be good for the Jeep. They say oil is getting into the spark plugs; fixed that. Still shaking hard. Limited income keeps me from a better car. It has been a great car. Want very much to get it fixed. Help please.

3rd Jul 2016, 20:31

My 94 was doing the same. The fix? Crankshaft position sensor replacement.