Best Jeep Cherokee Repair Manual

[zendoc]

I'm doing my own maintenance/repairs on a 2000 Cherokee Sport, and in search of a good manual. I leafed through a Haynes yesterday, and wasn't very impressed. The contents for Chapter 1 refers to a section that didn't even exist, leaving me with a bad feeling. Searching on the net didn't turn up any other options (Chilton apparently doesn't write for that year model).

Has anyone had luck finding other Jeep Cher 2000 resources? Or has Haynes proven better for you than it looked on first impression? Thanks.

[spooleffect]

Buy a factory manual from a dealer. There a little expensive but worth it. The only thing I don't like about them is that Mopar wiring diagrams in repair manuals have always been confusing.

[XJnick]

Or use the subscription service called Alldata (http://www.alldatadiy.com).

They give you full access to the factory repair manual and complete electrical schematics. I've found this service to be a lifesaver for getting reliable info for my two Jeeps.

-Nick

[capt. apathy]

I've got the haynes manual. it has so many different models in one maual and only covers about 1/3rd of them on each section. usually it's leaving out whatever you need at the time.

[ChronicBrownie]

Got the chiltons manual and it is average... doesnt have the wiring diagram for the power windows which is what i need so it cant be the best

[ratfink]

Check out ebay, I have bought factory ones for my z 28 at half the price with shipping included. They where new and accurate unlike some of the third party ones out there. A little more money but alot less time looking for my application. Good luck with your hunt. Its all about the money and time is either money or fun right? Later

[dnparadice]

I have a haynes and is says inside the cover that it is made by chiltons or maby its the other way around either way they make those books with newer cleaner trucks than mine and never really seam to be of too much help. I used to work at a track auto and they had a reference computer that you could look up shop manuals and print out the info you need. if your buddy works there it was free and im sure a six pack would go a long way in ensuring you never have to pay to print out info even if you dont know any one that works there.
-JC

[Saudade]

I guess it depends on what you're willing to do on your Jeep. I have an '88 Laredo and a Haynes manual. It's been very helpful for just about everything I've done so far. I've troubleshooted electrical problems, unhooked an after market alarm (didn't work), changed a rear crank seal, changed a variety of sensors, and performed other "routine" repairs/maintanence. It's got some big gaps (like no transmission repair) but I've found it adequate. Between it and a good web search, I generally find everything I need.

If you desire to go beyond the maintenance covered in these aftermarket manuals, you should get a factory one.