Alternator & ChargingDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasitic-draw test on a modern car that takes…
FlatSixFanCommunity StarterJul 17, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveSan Antonio5 replies0 helpful Pre-Purchase InspectionsBuying adviceCommunity Starter I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than a quick state-inspection-style look? I am in Norther…
DailyNomadCommunity StarterJan 25, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveNorthern Virginia0 replies0 helpful Titles, History, PPI & AuctionsPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos. What should the PPI focus on before deciding how much the history matters…
DailyCommuter815Community StarterJul 14, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveQueens1 reply0 helpful A manufacturer cutting MSRP or adding huge incentives is great if you're buying now, but painful for recent buyers. How much do you factor future price cuts into EV/luxury-car decisions? I'd rather t…
V8Pilot60Community StarterJul 10, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveChicago2 replies0 helpful Water Leaks, Sunroofs & SealsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 45,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before t…
ProjectMom166Community StarterJul 8, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveLas Vegas6 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionDiscussionCommunity Starter 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 28,500 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road.
CityMom778Community StarterJul 5, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveSan Antonio13 replies0 helpful Off-RoadQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 42,500 miles. I am building a basic recovery setup and would rather get the fundamentals right than collect gear. How do you size a winch and evaluate factory versus…
EVDaily29Community StarterJul 5, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveTampa2 replies0 helpful Off-RoadQuestionCommunity Starter On certain rough highway sections the steering can start oscillating after a bump. Slowing down stops it. I'm looking for a diagnostic checklist rather than just installing a stronger stabilizer. I'm…
EuroSeller14Community StarterJun 30, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveSan Diego3 replies0 helpful Warranty, TSBs & Dealer ServiceDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 33,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce.
CommuterDriver262Community StarterJun 5, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveColumbus12 replies0 helpful Off-RoadDiscussionCommunity Starter 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 22,000 miles. I am building a basic recovery setup and would rather get the fundamentals right than collect gear. How do you size a winch and evaluate factory versus…
CityCamper695Community StarterMay 28, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveMiami12 replies0 helpful TrucksQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 35,000 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a hardwi…
RustBeltGarage568Community StarterMay 22, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojavePhoenix1 reply0 helpful TrucksQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 78,000 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you pe…
GarageMilesCommunity StarterMay 22, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveNYC / Long Island4 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 18,500 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know wh…
HighwayGeekCommunity StarterMay 7, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveOrange County13 replies0 helpful Diagnostics & Mystery ProblemsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 9,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pendi…
TowDaily63Community StarterMay 6, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveMiami5 replies0 helpful Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want to measure during the actual failure?
DieselRoadie610Community StarterMay 1, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveColumbus24 replies0 helpful New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the calibration immediately, and does static vs dynamic calibration matt…
MileageBuyer66Community StarterApr 26, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveCharlotte5 replies0 helpful TrucksDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily compl…
TrackGeek594Community StarterApr 24, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveAtlanta4 replies0 helpful BrakesOwner reportCommunity Starter I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise normal during bedding or should I pull e…
JDMHunterCommunity StarterApr 13, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveNationwide8 replies0 helpful TrucksQuestionCommunity Starter I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family towing setup?
TorqueMomCommunity StarterApr 11, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveBaltimore5 replies0 helpful 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 37,500 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered cars, what updates are meaningful ver…
TowShopperCommunity StarterApr 4, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveWashington DC1 reply0 helpful