More than likely it is either the solonoid (the motor that moves the latch, or the wiring to the solonoid. First remove the door panels till you can get to the solonoid, then use a multimeter to test the voltage on the solonoid wiring. If the voltage is good, replace the solonoid, if there is no voltage, you might have a broken wire or short in the wiring in that area. (I am about to replace a solonoid on my 97 Laredo, back passenger door.) Hope this helps. Buy the "Haynes Repair Manual" for the Jeep. Shows you how to completely tear apart your Jeep!
The only way i found to disarm the alarm was to use the back hatch lock. lock it and unlock it a few times with the key. if this doesnt work try the door locks
The 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee power door lock fuse can be found in the fuse box. The fuse will be in the first column, third from the bottom.
Yes you can.
You open the back hatch door and pull the panel away from the latch and push down on the lever to the lock the lock will then pop open and you can shut the hatch
put in key, go right then left (unlock) put in key, go left then right (lock) put in key, go right then left (unlock) put in key, go left then right (lock)
if you have a factory alarm..you will need a power remote to reset the alarm. or you can reset the alarm be using the key in any of the door locks or in the rear hatch lock . just cycle the key to the unlock position to shut alarm off. to reset alarm to armed use the door lock power switch to lock the door then shut door and alarm will reset to on .
Put the key in the door and then lock and unlock it.
To lock the liftgate on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, ensure that the vehicle is in the "Lock" position. You can do this by using the key fob to press the lock button or by turning the key in the driver's door lock to the lock position. Additionally, the liftgate can be manually locked by pushing down on the lock mechanism located inside the liftgate itself. Always verify that the liftgate is securely closed to ensure it locks properly.
yes, my 1982 jeep has a gov-lock rear so that if one tire spins, the other locks.
The door latch will need replaced.
Its the lock/latch mechanism
Buy a new one.