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Old 01-16-2013, 09:06 AM
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Wait really?

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That happened in my 99 I flicked to the side of it with my finger a few times, turned it off and on, magically it worked again. It hasn't had a problem since.

I don't know if you'll be that lucky. Most likely the switch is burnt out because I think they run the power thru the switch. Probably need a new switch and to run them on a relay. What wattage are they? Are they stock? Maybe the lights/bulbs are bad.
It is the stock switch and stock 55W fog lights. It came stock with a relay so the power does not run thru the switch. Bulbs were replaced last summer.
Probably the switch. I just want to ask if switch failure is common. Darn switch costs $60 (with shipping - cost more to ship than the part is worth) from Rock Auto !!
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Originally Posted by Xj88

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Is it really cracked?
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No.. Im saying it makes a CRACK noise. lol
Between a pop and a crack
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Originally Posted by Xj88
No.. Im saying it makes a CRACK noise. lol
Between a pop and a crack
Yeah lol
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Originally Posted by Xj88
No.. Im saying it makes a CRACK noise. lol
Between a pop and a crack
Care to make up a word?

Sounds weird but make sure your calipers are tight. Also make sure the pins arent seized up.And inspect the bushing really good. Although it would be much more consistent if it was a suspension bushing.
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Wondering if was maybe a hub.. or maybe the control arm is mad.. Idk.
The thing is going to get a big makeover within a month.
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Wondering if was maybe a hub.. or maybe the control arm is mad.. Idk.
The thing is going to get a big makeover within a month.
I wouldn't suspect hub. Once again it would be much more consistent. Plus you would get a howling if the hub was bad.

Have you looked for contact marks where I may be smacking the mount on the xj?
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil
Care to make up a word?

Sounds weird but make sure your calipers are tight. Also make sure the pins arent seized up.And inspect the bushing really good. Although it would be much more consistent if it was a suspension bushing.

If I had to make up a word to describe it..
Im slowly backing out my driveway. Hit the brakes pretty hard and I hear
"CLACK"

My best way of putting it.. lol
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Originally Posted by Xj88

If I had to make up a word to describe it..
Im slowly backing out my driveway. Hit the brakes pretty hard and I hear
"CLACK"

My best way of putting it.. lol
Id check your calipers and pins. Make sure a pad isn't shifting
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Sounds like the trans side of the TPS is bad.
I concur
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil
Id check your calipers and pins. Make sure a pad isn't shifting

Would that make that loud of a crack? And it almost seems like its under my feet?
You could be right though..
Other things this POS does..
I hear a tick tick tick with each wheel revolution coming from teh drivers side ..stops when I brake..
Also pulls to the left if I get on the brakes hard enough.
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Been going on for a bit now with the new heep..
Backing out of my garage into my driveway (pretty steep)... If I hit the brakes I get a decent popping noise (almost like a cracking noise) that seems to come from right under my feet. Doesnt do it all the time..pretty inconsistent.. Also will occasionally happen if im going up my driveway and get on the gas a good bit. Steering is all tight, u joints dont have any play in them..
control arm smacking the shock mount on the axle?
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Originally Posted by dukie564
control arm smacking the shock mount on the axle?


You mean where after market arms are offset to avoid hitting?
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You mean where after market arms are offset to avoid hitting?
how's the top mount on those? also check the mount for the uppers. Make sure bushings look in good shape and can't move side to side (make sure they're torqued and preloaded)
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