It's actually rare for the actuator motor to fail. The problem is usually a broken blend door and the computer shutting down the system because it detected a fault. You can find diagnostic information at heatertreater.net
There are several things that can cause heater problems in your 1998 Jeep Grain Cherokee. The most common cause of heater problems is low fluid in your cooling system.
No, the XJ Cherokee does not have the same heater box as a WJ Grand Cherokee.
Clicking sound in grand Cherokee can be due to a faultyÊ actuator, or a cracked door. Actuator may causeÊ a clickingÊ sound when one of its plastic gears is broken.
Yes
Do you live in an area that you need your heater?
On a 4.0L, yes one of the heater hoses does.
The heater core is inside the hvac housing under the dash.
It is bolted under dash on passenger side.
bad heater core.
The HeaterTreater is an after market kit that solves heater and AC for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Laredo. It is much cheaper than the dealership fix and is easy to install. For diagnosis and info, check out www.heatertreater.net or search eBay for "heatertreater".
I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. After futher research online and seeing all the problems everyone else has with the heater, I emailed my concern to Jeep on their website. I explained my disgust about this and the gentleman wants me to take it to the dealership (Jeep pays) to see what is going on for a possible recall. I forwarded him the websites with ALL the problems from other owners. Please contact them and let them know about your also. I think the more people that do it, maybe the faster the recall will be.
The HeaterTreater is an after market kit that solves heater and AC for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Laredo. It is much cheaper than the dealership fix and is easy to install. For diagnosis and info, check out www.heatertreater.net or search eBay for "heatertreater".