6th Jan 2006, 17:29
Here's a fix; $12.00 Harada DLA-01 Actuators that you can install yourself. Found this on the web.
11th Jan 2006, 09:17
My 2000 GR Cherokee had both front doors making the grinding noise on the power locks, as well as not functioning. Several hours of fruitless on-line searching sent me to the dealer for the lock/motor assembly at $70 per door. Assembly comes with the door latch arms. Removal and install was not nearly as tough as I thought it would be. Took 45 minutes per door. Dealer wanted $200 per door including the part to install. Working great now- how long, who knows. The assembly does not have a separate actuator- so can't comment on the effort the previous owner put into retrofitting an actuator. If you have the $70, it's worth the time if you have some mechanical inclinations.
12th Jan 2006, 09:38
All right so I am not having the problem with the tail light, but has anyone had any problems with the oil sending unit. Suddenely, after having it serviced my 2000 JGC Laredo reads that it has no oil pressure, then the gauge will come back on-line.
14th Jan 2006, 13:43
Regarding the Jeep Grand Cherokee door lock actuator replacement--I would like to do either. Presently, my problem is that the lock has failed in the 'locked' position, where no amount of jiggling, tugging or magic has allowed me to open the door. Can the interior trim be removed with the door closed (without wrecking the trim)? Would appreciate any ideas or suggestions??? Car is a 2000 model.
21st Jan 2006, 06:22
Hello Fellow Grand Cherokee Owners.
I just replaced the front tweeters in my 2000 GCL. Easy and not too expansive. 60 bucks for 2 2" tweeters. Tools and shipping.
My next venture is to replace the actuator on the passenger door lock. Does anyone know where to buy this part at a reasonable price?? Besides the dealer. This is my third replacement of this actuator. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have checked some auto part stores, and they do not carry the part, nor did they carry the speakers. Much thanks in advance for any help.
Jeepy.
31st Jan 2006, 12:25
Thank goodness I stumbled across this site. Months of frustration and anger over the cost of fixing my taillight problems has been solved! Thanks for the tips! I'll know to check here the next time my Jeep decides to play cat and mouse with it's problems!
16th Feb 2006, 05:18
Here is a site that I have found very helpful in removal and installation of many parts, including door panels. It also lists many part numbers as well. www.wjjeeps.com
18th Feb 2006, 12:58
I've had the same problems with my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee regarding the door locks and tail light problems. The tail door actuator went bad and would not lock at all. Hows that for securing your stuff inside! I found, however, that it was not too difficult to replace with some effort. The hardest part is removing the tail door panel. The actuator itself ($75) was removed with one screw.
To remove the panel: Remove the recessed screws on the panel and the screws near the window lock assembly. Start pulling down the panel carefully from one corner. You'll be able to see inside where the plastic "pop" rivets are. These should pull off with some effort. The ones at the top near the hinge are a little more difficult, but not too bad. Once the panel is removed, pull the glued plastic sheet down from the driver's side, exposing the actuator. Again, one screw and the wiring harness is all that is needed. Replace the plastic sheet and reverse the panel process. The white "pop" rivets near the hinge should be pulled out and placed in the panel first, before popping the panel back on.
Good Luck.
19th Feb 2006, 19:33
I just replaced a fourth door lock mechanism on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The whole job should take about one-half an hour.
Regards.
20th Feb 2006, 14:00
I have had to replace both my lift-gate and passenger side rear door latches due to the grinding noise. What I believe to have been my problem, was that the cheap plastic gears that they used inside of the latches had worn out. This caused the gear to slip and make the awful noise. I got replacement parts from the website www.newjeepparts.com. As I saw in a previous post, you should remember to get the panel fasteners, because once you pull off the door panel, your fasteners are shot. Beware of the cheap ones at the auto parts store, because the ones I originally tried to use had the ribbed pieces crack off as I pushed them in. The biggest trick to replacing these actuators is getting the door panels off. It is a bit tricky slipping the electronic controls out of the door panel, so that the panel can be removed from the door.
Additionally, have had problems with both of my tail lights. My brake light problems seem to have stemmed from fatigued contacts. The first one to go was my left, which I was able to fix by prying up on the contacts. Then about four months later the right one went. Except that this one must have been arcing, and melted some of the plastic and blackend the lamp holder. So, as of now I am driving around with one tail light out until I figure out a way to fix it or replace it. Until the weather warms us, I'll just try not to brake when there is a cop car behind me.
Has anyone tried the performance rotors that have the ventilation holes? I'm looking for a rotor that might last me at least as long as a pair of pads.
21st Feb 2006, 09:01
I have a 2k JGC Laredo and have just experienced the issues with the tail light on the left being burned out. Funny thing is- I just got the right one replaced 3 days ago. In any case, thought it was a bulb- bought the bulbs, but the socket housing in the top position was burned and of course as soon as I touched it one of the contacts fell off. I did research on the web, and finally called my Jeep dealer and he told me the part number for the socket only. It is 4676589- and it costs under 9 bucks! Now I called the closest dealer to me and they tried to say you had to buy the whole assembly- when I gave him the part number he saw it IS possible. Also, the part number for the bulb (from any auto store) is 3157. Anyway- just FYI- and you can only get that part from a dealer- but it is cheap!
6th Jan 2006, 08:48
Well, not to be the odd man out, but I have had no problem removing the two screws on my tail light assembly and replacing the bulbs. Still I have not had to replace the front and it does seem a bit daunting a task. I also have had to have the actuator replaced on my 2000 JGC. I actually have had more problems with the transmission and dealership customer service at South Point Jeep here in Austin than anything else.