# \#wrangler **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/wrangler/2466.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1995 Jeep Wrangler - partial rebuild vs. engine swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-wrangler-partial-rebuild-vs-engine-swap/167220)
**Author:** [@SarahS47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahS47)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-wrangler-partial-rebuild-vs-engine-swap/167220 "2026-08-30T15:10:27Z")
I have a 1995 YJ 2.4 liter engine that my son and I have owned for 2 years. 2 of the cylinders are reading at 30 PSI :frowning: Do I have my mechanic go in and figure out the cause and rebuild where needed $1500 to 3K o… --- ## [99’ Jeep Wrangler Problems Please Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-jeep-wrangler-problems-please-help/190693)
**Author:** [@Gavin.m.williams3\_185294](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gavin.m.williams3_185294)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-jeep-wrangler-problems-please-help/190693 "2023-05-18T17:18:35Z")
To quickly outline the issue, let me explain how it started. I have a need for a kill switch in my 99 tj due to some mischievous friends. One of my switches interrupts the pcm circuit of the ASD relay. (blue and yellow w… --- ## [2016 Jeep Wrangler - muffler jammed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-muffler-jammed-up/187855)
**Author:** [@navalist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/navalist)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-muffler-jammed-up/187855 "2022-12-11T15:07:52Z")
After minor collision,(another vehicle struck rear of mine and slid underneath) noticed my muffler is jammed forward and up so now touching undercarriage of car. Is this a problem? --- ## [Jeep mileage issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-mileage-issues/187228)
**Author:** [@Aluiksin\_182881](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aluiksin_182881)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-mileage-issues/187228 "2022-11-04T23:56:35Z")
Hey y’all. My car’s mileage has been getting worse, from about 16 mpg to 11 mpg. As well as the engine light being on and the gas cap sensor always being set off even when the cap is closed. There is also sometimes a sli… --- ## [What Off Road Wheels Perfect for my Jeep Wrangler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-off-road-wheels-perfect-for-my-jeep-wrangler/182687)
**Author:** [@dustinjack28\_179722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dustinjack28_179722)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-off-road-wheels-perfect-for-my-jeep-wrangler/182687 "2022-03-02T16:20:00Z")
Hi, This is Dustin Jack from Dallas, I have a jeep wrangler 2011 in black color. Now I am going to fully customize my jeep. I have a plan to give my jeep to my son who is recently graduated from the Oxford University. T… --- ## [2003 Jeep engine cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-engine-cranks-but-wont-start/182074)
**Author:** [@woodyandsue\_176929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodyandsue_176929)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-engine-cranks-but-wont-start/182074 "2022-01-23T21:33:39Z")
A friend stopped by this morning because his 2003 Jeep wrangler died on the way to work. He just replaced the battery, and it seemed fine till this morning. Any ideas if starter fluid into air intake doesn’t work? I se… --- ## [New wheels for my new jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-wheels-for-my-new-jeep/181673)
**Author:** [@deku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deku)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-wheels-for-my-new-jeep/181673 "2022-01-06T15:42:46Z")
thinking of changing my '15 jeep with a new wheels that i just bought from a friend, i already found one online here but kinda expensive for me. any affordable recos --- ## [Wrangler misfire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrangler-misfire/180643)
**Author:** [@Matt-S1111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt-S1111)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrangler-misfire/180643 "2021-11-17T23:17:10Z")
I have a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport, about a month ago I had a spark plug shoot out the head of my motor when I went to start it up. I was able to take it in where a Heli Coil kit was installed. After, it ran fine… Until I… --- ## [Have you heard of "Jeep ducking?" Check Out Car Talk's take on this new trend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-heard-of-jeep-ducking-check-out-car-talks-take-on-this-new-trend/177739)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-heard-of-jeep-ducking-check-out-car-talks-take-on-this-new-trend/177739 "2021-06-30T00:06:21Z")
This is apparently a thing. Sort of like the Jeep Wave. Who knew? --- ## [Have you seen the Jeep wave?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-the-jeep-wave/177467)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-the-jeep-wave/177467 "2021-06-16T22:41:40Z")
Car Talk took a close look at the Jeep Wave. In our testing of the Wrangler and Gladiator, one of the coolest parts of these cars is the wave from fellow Jeepsters: --- ## [2015 Jeep Wrangler overheats at 70+ mph uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-overheats-at-70-mph-uphill/173907)
**Author:** [@RandyM21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyM21)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-overheats-at-70-mph-uphill/173907 "2021-02-07T20:16:34Z")
I have a 2015 JK sport with 33 inch tires and a winch on top of the bumper. I never have overheating issues until I am going above 70 and head uphill. The coolant levels are fine and it happens even when the outside temp… --- ## [2006 Jeep Wrangler won’t start at times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-won-t-start-at-times/172303)
**Author:** [@shanksr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanksr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-won-t-start-at-times/172303 "2020-12-15T23:19:39Z")
jeep wont start at times…mostly following driving, i will park, return 15 min to half hour later and wont start --- ## [2018 Jeep Wrangler dash lights die and come back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-wrangler-dash-lights-die-and-come-back/172919)
**Author:** [@DaveHunt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveHunt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-wrangler-dash-lights-die-and-come-back/172919 "2020-12-02T23:55:01Z")
I have the same issue with the radio in my Wrangler JL. (1) I will be charging my Ipad or Iphone and it will over charge the phone, so it is hot. (2) I will be driving down the road at night and the whole Dash board ligh… --- ## [1989 Jeep Wrangler won’t come out of third gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jeep-wrangler-won-t-come-out-of-third-gear/170211)
**Author:** [@RoyNorman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoyNorman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jeep-wrangler-won-t-come-out-of-third-gear/170211 "2020-09-21T21:28:41Z")
drove into garage , when to take out of third gear was stuck in gear --- ## [Crooked Steering Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crooked-steering-wheel/167800)
**Author:** [@Eseidl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eseidl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crooked-steering-wheel/167800 "2020-07-24T14:47:17Z")
I own an 09 Rubicon and recently experienced death wobble for the first time which was incredibly violent! I fixed the wobble but now I’m looking for assistance with an odd steering problem. When I turn hard at higher sp… --- ## [97 TJ acceleration problems and engine noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-tj-acceleration-problems-and-engine-noises/167241)
**Author:** [@MississippiVol16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MississippiVol16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-tj-acceleration-problems-and-engine-noises/167241 "2020-07-13T00:04:00Z")
Hi everyone, I just bought a 97 2.5L 5 speed just to give you an idea of what I have. First thing, when I get to 4th gear it takes a very long time to accelerate to 55-60 mph. I will put it in 5th only when on a long hi… --- ## [What motor is this? And is it worth it to fix it up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-motor-is-this-and-is-it-worth-it-to-fix-it-up/164868)
**Author:** [@Jasons116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jasons116)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-motor-is-this-and-is-it-worth-it-to-fix-it-up/164868 "2020-05-27T04:30:44Z")
--- ## [89 Jeep Wrangler clutch problem/transmission problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-jeep-wrangler-clutch-problem-transmission-problem/78545)
**Author:** [@89Jeep\_Wrangler\_with](https://community.cartalk.com/u/89Jeep_Wrangler_with)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-jeep-wrangler-clutch-problem-transmission-problem/78545 "2020-05-23T15:18:30Z")
Just got done putting new clutch, master cylinder and slave cylinder in my 89 Jeep wrangler and it still will not go into gear while the vehicle is "turned on", however it shifts into all gears while the vehicle is turne… --- ## [2016 Jeep Wrangler stalls in reverse in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-stalls-in-reverse-in-the-cold/162482)
**Author:** [@RichJaneczk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichJaneczk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-stalls-in-reverse-in-the-cold/162482 "2020-04-06T01:41:00Z")
When the temperature is cold my Wrangler stalls when I first shift into reverse. It starts again right away but revs up for a few seconds. Of course the dealer can’t locate the trouble and the warranty is nearly up. --- ## [97 Wrangler problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-wrangler-problem/161177)
**Author:** [@Gregrmart04\_165212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregrmart04_165212)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-wrangler-problem/161177 "2020-03-17T00:03:08Z")
I have a 97 TJ, 2.5 ltr auto. For some time now Ive had some issues with my Wrangler turning over. I thought I had the problem fixed when I installed a new igition switch actuator (actually was broke when I took it out).… --- ## [2011 jeep wrangler tick that won't go away even after valve replacement and engine flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-tick-that-wont-go-away-even-after-valve-replacement-and-engine-flush/159989)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Jimenez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam_Jimenez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-tick-that-wont-go-away-even-after-valve-replacement-and-engine-flush/159989 "2020-03-01T17:14:06Z")
So I own a 2011 jeep wrangler 3.8L engine. I had a mechanic take a look at it because it sounded as if one of the lifters were ticking. Ticking happens at idle and gets faster with acceleration. He agreed with me that it… --- ## [Is a cow more aerodynamic than a Jeep Wrangler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-cow-more-aerodynamic-than-a-jeep-wrangler/116875)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-cow-more-aerodynamic-than-a-jeep-wrangler/116875 "2020-02-05T00:47:49Z")
I saw this on Facebook and thought it might interest this group. \[image\] --- ## [2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Headlights not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-wrangler-sahara-headlights-not-working/157126)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Laskey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Laskey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-wrangler-sahara-headlights-not-working/157126 "2020-01-24T03:34:31Z")
So I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara all stock everything. The headlights were working fine the other day and then suddenly they stopped working. Symptoms: All of the other lights (parking, turn, interior, etc) work … --- ## [Is there such a thing as clear antifreeze?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-clear-antifreeze/136126)
**Author:** [@ALANCHRISTENSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALANCHRISTENSON)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-clear-antifreeze/136126 "2019-12-27T02:00:10Z")
My '05 Jeep Wrangler has 41k miles on it. I recently took it in to have the radiator flushed and new fluid put in. The shop told me that he used a “new” type of clear anti-freeze, as compared to the usual orange or blu… --- ## [Two- day-old 2019 Jeep Wrangler already has problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-day-old-2019-jeep-wrangler-already-has-problems/154863)
**Author:** [@annie29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annie29)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-day-old-2019-jeep-wrangler-already-has-problems/154863 "2019-12-21T04:07:24Z")
had my Jeep Wrangler Sahara two days. lights on dash go on and off by themselves. interior light switches on. screens turn dark. in reverse, screen turns black. so worried i have purchased a bad car. --- ## [1997 Jeep Wrangler - loud noise when pushing clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-wrangler-loud-noise-when-pushing-clutch/153703)
**Author:** [@troy16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/troy16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-wrangler-loud-noise-when-pushing-clutch/153703 "2019-11-28T22:02:24Z")
when i go to shift in to gear it starts to make a noise like a fan if rubbing or the gears are barley touching. it does stay in the gears 1-5 and drives normal just a really loud sound if i push the clutch in while drivi… --- ## [What Happened to Cab-Over Trucks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-cab-over-trucks/51413)
**Author:** [@azimuth361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azimuth361)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-cab-over-trucks/51413 "2019-09-13T03:49:31Z")
I live in Germany where most freight-hauling trucks are cab-overs. I'm visiting the States at the moment. After having been here for a couple of days I happened to notice, during a moment of random thought, that there … --- ## [Jeep Wrangler - Knocking Sound - Question - Video Inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wrangler-knocking-sound-question-video-inside/144409)
**Author:** [@kushal4\_154677](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kushal4_154677)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wrangler-knocking-sound-question-video-inside/144409 "2019-07-15T03:12:50Z")
Hi everyone, I’m fairly new to the wrangler scene, but have run into a problem with my wrangler. 2004 TJ Wrangler Manual, Petrol. 100k kms I bought it about 3 weeks ago, and the engine sounded great - not an issue. I … --- ## [1992 Jeep Wrangler won’t stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-jeep-wrangler-won-t-stay-running/143338)
**Author:** [@joeweber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeweber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-jeep-wrangler-won-t-stay-running/143338 "2019-06-30T15:37:38Z")
my 92 wrangler wont stay running, I’ve replaced everything and it starts for a couple seconds and then dies --- ## [2015 Jeep Wrangler - engine won't turn with the key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-engine-wont-turn-with-the-key/141915)
**Author:** [@DOIRONRITCHY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DOIRONRITCHY)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-engine-wont-turn-with-the-key/141915 "2019-06-11T01:23:25Z")
at first look like the RPM was to high from the take off after a stop. Then all the dash light came on at once. 1 KM after got home. Turn off the engine and ever since the engine won’t turn using the key. If I bypass the… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/wrangler/2466.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=wrangler)