well.... looks like our 2001 Grand Cherokee is bleeding money :)
Just had the electric cooling fan replaced for $$$$ and now, 3 other things have broken today -
1 - auto trans will not "start" in 1st gear... coming to a complete stop, it slightly lurches into 2nd vs 1st
2 - check engine light just came on - maybe related to trans ?
3 - and the rear lift gate & window release will not work ? It sounded like the relay was buzzing when the unlock was toggled, but maybe it's a fuse ? - will check when son gets home.
SO - really looking forward to Monday :(
----> here's the repair info for future ref and searching
found rear hatch latch faulty - replaced
5018479 latch lifter $95
labor 1.5hrs @ $117 = $175
total parts and labor = $272