Underhood Wiring Problems of Jeep Wrangler

I started my car and attempted to pull out of the driveway when the engine light turned on and the car began to shake. I stopped the car, kept the engine on and let it sit for a 5 minutes and warm up. I put it in drive again and made it 1 block when the engine light started blinking, the engine began to sputter, and smoke was seen coming out of the muffler and hood of my Jeep. I opened the hood only to be consumed with the smell a gas. When the tow truck driver arrived, he explained that I was very lucky as the car engine would have caught on fire if I would have continued to drive one more block. The dealership initially thought it was the fuel igniter, as it was found stuck open. They ended up replacing the wiring for the electrical system that controlled the igniter instead. So far it's running fine.

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1st issue: the dash gauges will go off and on intermittently. I have fought with this problem for years now. The dealer of course doesn't know what I'm talking about. Never heard of it. I have completely removed the dash looking for problems. Bad grounds? I can't tell where. I suspect the plugs the cluster slips into. I've tried to pull the mounts closer for a better connection. It seamed to work for a while. Then it comes back. A good sound beating on the dash brings them back on. Amazing what that plastic will take. All this started after the warranty expired. I refuse to take it in and pour money at it till they figure it out. All I want is to know how to fix the gauges. I'm about ready to cut the wires and solder them directly on. 2nd issue: I began smelling plastic burning or something. Later the heater fan quit working. After some reading of the service manual, I checked a lot of parts and found the control/selector switch unit heated up and partially melted the wiring harness as well as burnt inside the unit. Bought another and replaced it. Works great now. All the fan positions work again. This switch has to be replaced so often I just leave the screws from the center dash panel off. Every 99 Jeep Wrangler owner I know has the exact same problems. Does someone have to die before there is a fix/recall? nothing like driving down the road and smell an electrical fire when you are 100 miles from anyone.

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I bought my 1997 Jeep Wrangler in June, 2002 from a used car dealer in baltimore, MD with an as-is warranty and was told the vehicle had passed inspection and was in good condition. It had 64,000 miles on it and appeared to be good. Since then I have had nothing but problems with this Jeep. First the wiring harness, then the transmission, now a diagnosis to replace the intake and exhaust manifold, replaced fuel pump and has a faulty fuel gauge, and possibly the stabilizer bar or steering components. This Jeep is costing me more in repairs than the actual value of it. I fear that it is unsafe and that I m facing more expenses if I keep it, but I am still making payments on it. Do I have any recourse as far as lemon law protection, recalls, help!!! I don't know what to do with it.

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While vehicle was completely shut off consumer went into the store, and when coming out vehicle was on fire. That day consumer drove only 18 miles. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was taking a look at vehicle.

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Vehicle caught on fire while consumer was inside. Vehicle was not turned on. Cause was unknown. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

Vehicle was parked for a short time when a fire started under the hood, near fuel rail and fuel injectors. Damage unknown at this time.

Vehicle was cutting off while in 1st gear with parking brake on. Half an hour later, consumer heard a door bang, vehicle had hit house, and caught on fire. Consumer felt vehicle started on its own. Please provide any further information.

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The Jeep was driven 6 miles, parked in owners yard. Within 5 minutes owner smelled plastic and looked out to see fire and smoke coming from Jeep. Motor was melted. Very obvious electrical orgin. Switch was off . Extensive damage. Had owner not beeb quick with hose his home would have burned also. Owner burned hand raising hood. Motor not running, switch off Jeep caught fire quickly. Repoorts of another Jeep burned at bucannon auto mall in bucannon wv this makes 3 that I know of.

An under hood fire while traveling. Vehicle at dealer for inspection. Causes have not been determined at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Defective electrical connector caused all the gauges to fail and air bags to shut down.

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Engine harness bad in vehicle. Vehicle has been to dealer for lots of problems since new. The latest is the harness problem. The vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times, and is at present time is still at dealer. They have had it going on three weeks now. No one can find the proper parts or a correct way of fixing it. I have contacted Chrysler more times then I care to recall,but still the same answer that they are trying everything to fix the problem. This last time 2 wires in engine harness melted,I feel that the vehicle is unsafe and unreliable. If you can help in anyway I would greatly appreciate it,thank you james haven.

Probable faulty connection at ignition switch - problem persists.

Vehicle caught on fire while parked. Please provide additional information.

While vehicle was parked and without warning consumer saw smoke under hood. Lifted hood and saw a fire on top of engine. Dealer was notified . Mechanic kept vehicle for about 5 days; however, was unable to repair vehicle.

While vehicle was parked and without warning it caught on fire. This was the second Jeep, Wrangler that had caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled.