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    2002 - Jeep Liberty Sport - Changing Gears makes my car Jolt / Engine Rev's... What do you think the issue is?

    Could be trans. I have and 05 with 190k and an 06 with 160k. Miles. Neither trans slips
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    About to buy Jeep Liberty 2007 Limited 2/4wd...need advice on what to check when I see it

    Backing up noises should be verified to not be coming from trans. Could also be from Emergency brake. Noises from ball joints not related to backing up.
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    03 Liberty worth saving?

    I'd buy 6 new coil packs. I've had good luck with duralast believe it or not. And a set New plugs. Install and keep driving. Change oil every 3k miles....Who cares about compression if it runs ok.
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    Bad atlernator or something else?

    I've let it idle with new battery and alternator for 20 min to see what happens. Years ago i had a rebuilt alternator from a big chain store take 15 or 20 miles to start to quiet down and charge consistently without warning light flickering
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    Bad atlernator or something else?

    Noise and burning smell could be belt tensioner. 65 dollar part and easy to repair. Needs 15mm socket. As for charging 2 bad alternators in a row not impossible but unlikely. When its running can u see if any cables or wires are hot to the touch? Anything look melted? Could be...
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    2002 3.7l will not crank/start when hot.

    Had similar random issue. Replaced Crank position sensor cured it.
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    Cheap AC Bypass **PICTURE**

    Did this discussed bypass on an 08 Liberty. However - left the AC compressor in place however since there was still some AC in the system (though the compressor bearings were bad). so, I cut the AC pulley off (cutoff wheel) and left the AC compressor in place. I used the 8356 belt...
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    Diagnostic help with a misfire

    Hi. I do not have access to an obd2 reader but thats a good idea. I didn't know they stored data. I will check into purchasing one. Thanks for your response. Much appreciated
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    Diagnostic help with a misfire

    Hi I've searched the forum but can't get any insight with exactly my problem so I thought I'd post and ask for insight. 2006 liberty with 155k miles. oil changed every 3k miles, well maintained. an irregular shudder/misfire has developed between 1k and 2k RPMs. no CEL shows up. did a...

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