1993 GC Limited - I Miss My Jeep!!

I'm sure for $400 he'd like you to believe it's different, but it's still just a current clamp. Can't help but wonder if he makes more money fixing cars or selling probes...

In an earlier post you said YOU weren't going to pay for anymore replacement parts. Why are YOU paying for stuff that's supposedly covered by your insurance?

Something smells bad here...

bllsht hacked up a hairball and the stain left behind looked like this:

Yeah, it does.

EoC+BLK

Seems like my additional question didn't come thru, so here it is again...

In regards to the 19 GC Ltd PCM, are they interchangeable? I have conflicting responses to this. On the one hand, I've been told the 93 is interchangeable with the 94-95, but just needs to be programmed. On the other hand I've been told the 93 computer is a specific model and limited to that year. Can anyone shed some light?

I'd love to resolve my jeep issue and right now all fingers are poiting to a faulty replacement computer (pull from another 93?) but the tech is having trouble locating another 93. I'm having some trouble swallowing the difficulty in locating a replacement.

All info greatly appreciated! `Casper

Well, my jeep is still in the shop. The techs scrambling to replace the replacement PCM. So, I've started considering alternatives...

I'd like to hear information and opinions on two other cars I am considering purchasing as a jeep replacement. My primary concerns are comfort (I have back/neck issues), decent cargo space and economy. Any comments on the PT Cruiser and Scion Xb? FYI, my husband hated the Scion until we test drove one and now he prefers it to the PT.

Thanks! `Casper

Tell the cheap pricks to just buy a new one! They aren't 'that' expensive. Folks have to buy them when the alternator's voltage regulator goes dead (it's located inside the PCM instead of in the alternator) so they 'are' available.

Mike

Here is a site that sells ECU's.

They say the 12th digit of the VIN says it will be an early one if it is a '1' and a later model if it has a '5' or higher.

Mike

The link seems to answer the question about years. Only the ECM for the V-8 covers years 1993 through 1995. All models of the 4.0 engine have an ECM unique to 1993.

Dick

Where do you get that?

At the bottom of each description it says 'Fits: 1993-1998 Jeep Grand cherokee'....

Mike

Dick wrote:

Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees. I was going by the year shown under the column "year." I wasn't looking at the box at the bottom. Does seem that it is a contradiction though.

Dick

I used the 'drill down' method to get to that last page. I was specifically looking for a 93 so that is what I got. The bottom is a nice little extra about what it cross references with I believe.

Mike

Dick wrote:

Thanks for the link! I remember this site from an earlier conversation but didn't have the link.

Yeah, I wish they would. Hell, I took them a pull from a 95 to test with two days ago and they promised me they would test it the next morning and still haven't done anything!

I'm frustrated out of my mind already dealing with this place, the body shop and the insurance. I told my lawyer I want action and resolution this week.

As you can guess from my other posted question. One way or the other I am going to get a running vehicle and if I have to buy a new one, I'm going to start suing everyone!

Thanks again Mike! `Casper

HUH?!?!?!?!

I finally got my jeep back and it's running!

After hours upon hours of discussions, phone call after phone call and arguing between insurance co, attorney, repair place and myself, they finally replaced my computer with a new one, per the insurance company. It is now running fine, as before the accident. I'll never understand why they didn't just replace it with a new one to begin with and avoid all the hassle and added expense!!

Now I have to assess the rest of the jeep because it's taken a beating being parked outside in all kinds of weather over the last 10-11 mos.

Anyone ever replace the front hood pull? Can anyone tell me how difficult it is? My front hood release handle (plastic) has cracked off and the jeep dealer wants over $240 to replace it.

The hood pull is just a few bolts. The only hard part is if the cable breaks before you have the hood open. :)

I would imagine so. :) Avalable after-market? Dealer is saying part is over $100. /sigh

Here are a few online sources, some local dealers will match prices.

billy ray posted a lot of links. I'd start looking there.

Stick with OEM or check napaonline.com simply because the "one size fits all" aftermarket tend to break.

When you check with a parts counter make sure they don't have it as a sub-assembly. Sometimes they try to sell the whole assembly when there are sub parts they can sell.

The other option is to gather the bits and try some Gorrilla Glue. no kidding, that stuff is some insane glue. Used it to fix one of my A/C knobs. A little aluminum from a guiness can as a backer and it's good as new again.