Jeep Cherokee ABS problem

ABS is not going to be an inexpensive retrofit. ABS computer module, pump, wheel speed sensors/tone rings (which may require new axles), wiring, possibly a new ECM. I agree with Mike R. on this. And the dealership is going to fight you every step of the way.

If any paperwork from the dealership indicates the presence of ABS and in fact it does not have ABS, you'd probably have a case, espciailly now since the service department has confirmed on paper the existence of ABS.

Have you confirmed whether or not it has ABS? I might have missed the post if you did. Have you brought it in to have them examine it?

Personal opinions on ABS notwithstanding, the case here is the dealership advertised and informed you that the vehicle has a feature which presumable increased its value, when it in fact does not have that feature, in which case the dealership should shoulder some liability. But be prepared for a fight.

Good evening. Here is the latest news in the saga of my Cherokee ABS problem.

I took my jeep into the dealership where I bought it today, for the mechanic to inspect it and decide whether it does, or does not, have ABS fitted. I was expecting a prolonged agument with the mechanic along the lines of "That's the ABS", "No, that's a spark plug", "Well that must be the ABS then", "No, that's the fanbelt" so I went along armed with diagrams of what a jeep ABS should, and should not, look like. However, it was fortunately not necessary and the whole thing was quite painless. The vehicle was inspected by their No. 2 mechanic (not the guy who looked at it three weeks ago and told me the ABS was working perfectly), he admitted after inspecting it for 2 minutes that it didn't have ABS, the salesman was very apologetic, they are going to speak to the dealership owner and let me know on Monday what they are proposing to do to put things right. I'll let you know how it turns out.

I really appreciate all the help from this newsgroup, Billy Ray in particular, and it just goes to show the advantage of like minded people putting their heads and thoughts together. Thanks.