Troubleshooting got the lights fixed. now she her tranny is acting up when i put her in drive she is very slow going, and you have to put the gas down to the floor but if you put her in first then she then she goes fine. there is some smoking when i go uphills, the tranny fluid is a good red color, there is no metal flakes or dirt that can be seen

SOURCE: 2000 grand cherokee v8 struggles to start and stalls when slowing

i think your exhaust might have a leak which is heating up your oil when this happens the engine suffocates and wants to die.

SOURCE: oil gauge flutuating

I would first check that the connection at the sending unit is clean and secure. If problem persists, have someone put a mechanical gauge on it and read actual pressure. Or, just replace the sending unit and see what readings you have then.Your description suggests a low oil condition (but you checked that) therefore I would also do a "wiggle" test on wiring to see if you can duplicate the problem. You don't have any tapping noises from engine when low pressure is showing on gauge? A bit strange... The going down to ) downhill sure sounds like low oil level. Do what I said and see what happens...

SOURCE: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission or transfer case

As I said, trans fluid keeps the internal components "alive"... Low fluid level can cause burning of internal clutches, premature hardening of seals (essential to proper transmission of fluid pressure) as well as lubrication of necessary gear components such as planetary gear set (which can cause whine etc. which you now have) All of these components rely upon a constant flow of fluid for both cooling and lubrication. Depending upon how low and how long these parts had interrupted fluid flow, directly influences how much damage was done. I take no joy in telling you that you may have damaged your unit, I'd be far happier if I could give you a quick, inexpensive fix. But based upon what you have said, If I was working hands-on with this problem, I would make the recommendation I've already made. There are pressure tests etc that can be done at a transmission shop to verify to some degree of certainty what is going on within your unit. Hopefully they may find something other than what I've said. At this point though, it is wise to have it checked out by a professional, before you become stranded at a time when you can least afford to be.

SOURCE: Transmission Troubleshooting 1992 Jeep Cherokee

Check the trans fluid level first. To do this have the car running at operating temp check the level if low adjust to proper level and recheck. If thats not it I will help u trouble shoot it further. Sounds like a bad torque converter.

SOURCE: Cherokee just stops. Driving slow, fast, uphill,

my jeep idles really high upon starting, sometimes jerking when driving, mechanics cant find anything wrong,