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Unfortunately the 4 cylinder engine is only rated for 150 hp and 165 ft-lbs of torque. The Liberty can weigh up to 3800+ pounds,a lot of vehicle for the power that's available. Add 4WD, AC and PS and the math doesn't add up in favor of a vehicle performs well in many situations. Jeep is not alone in placing under powered engines in the models they produce so the problem you're experiencing is not isolated to this brand alone.

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Where is the keyless entry module on a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport or how do I know my Jeep has the keyless entry module so I can but the remote for it?

Above your rearview mirror there should be a small black 'ball' (extending from the roof of the car). That is your module. If it's not there, I'm not sure if your Jeep has it. You can always refer to the owner's manual (you can snag one from eBay cheap if you don't already have it) or drop by your Jeep dealership to have them find out for you. Hope this helps!


How do you loosen the power steering pump on a 1995 jeep Cherokee sport I LOOSENED THE 2 PIVOT BOLTS ON THE BACK OF THE PUMP AND THEN BACKED OF THE TENSIONER BOLT SO WHY WON'T THE PUMP MOVE?

Assuming the pump is similar to my 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, you first need to remove the the pulley with a special tool which you can borrow at an auto parts store. But before doing this, loosen and slide off the the belt off the pump. After removing pulley. remove bolts and pump should slide off. Did this to my jeep recently.


How do you raise the engine so oil pan will be clear to remove on my 96 jeep cherokee sport 4w 6 cy?

You don't. No need to raise the engine. Just unbolt the oil pan and remove it.


Why does your 1996 Jeep Cherokee sport make an intermittent whining sound when the AC or the blower fan is turned on and everytime the whine sounds the engine seems to slow ever so slightly?

Mine is the same and I was told it is the ac clutch


Does the 1994 Cherokee jeep sport have an alternator light on the inside panel?

When my jeep cherokee alternator went bad, the check engine light came on and I didnt have a clue what was going on until my volt guage was reading in the red zone. When I replaced my alternator, the light went off. So in my opinion i wouldnt consider the check engine light as a alternator light.

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