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Old 04-29-2013, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234

But I was getting 16-18 earlier this year
Fix what broke and/or drive how you drove then.
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^Sounds to me like an 02 sensor issue...?
But won't it throw a code if it was there was a problem with the O2 sensors
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Fix what broke and/or drive how you drove then.
That's the problem. Nothing broke
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Can someone tell me if the headlight attaches to the headlight bezel? I am fixing what the PO broke when he hit a tree, the bezel is cracked and I am going to replace it later, but right now the headlight is just sitting there it isnt bolted to anything. I was going to tear it down and look for myself but its pouring rain...

Also where would you guys recommend ordering the passenger side blinker? I may be hitting a junkyard for em this Saturday if I can swing it.
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
But won't it throw a code if it was there was a problem with the O2 sensors
My 99 f150 went to running like hell, sucking gas faster than I could fill it. No codes! couldn't figure it out! The spark plug wire was loose and getting a misfire on cyl 4. So no codes doesn't mean no problem...
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
But won't it throw a code if it was there was a problem with the O2 sensors
Only if they're dead or shorted. Not if they're lazy or just plain wrong.

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That's the problem. Nothing broke
lol something obviously broke. Nobody walked up to your XJ and hypnotized it while you were parked.
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
That's the problem. Nothing broke
Here:
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OK so I should get 2 O2 sensors. Where is the best place to get those and are they both the same?
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Originally Posted by Call-_me-Jordan
Can someone tell me if the headlight attaches to the headlight bezel? I am fixing what the PO broke when he hit a tree, the bezel is cracked and I am going to replace it later, but right now the headlight is just sitting there it isnt bolted to anything. I was going to tear it down and look for myself but its pouring rain...

Also where would you guys recommend ordering the passenger side blinker? I may be hitting a junkyard for em this Saturday if I can swing it.
The bezel around the headlights on 97+ has tabs on the bottom and two screw points at the top. The screws go into the header. The headlight itself is secured by a metal frame that goes along the edge, which screws into I think also the header (might be the metal behind it)

RockAuto.com has 97+ markers etc for pretty cheap
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OK so I should get 2 O2 sensors. Where is the best place to get those and are they both the same?
Sure if they're original. They're only good for about 80k. Get NTK branded units from RockAuto.com, there are separate sensors for upstream and downstream of the catalytic converter.
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Sure if they're original. They're only good for about 80k. Get NTK branded units from RockAuto.com, there are separate sensors for upstream and downstream of the catalytic converter.
How do I test the sensors before I get new ones?
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I have a question about my 2004 jeep grand cherokee. I have been having some type of electrical problem. It starts by the key fob only unlocking the passenger and rear doors and also the lights not flashing when I hit the unlock button. Then when I get in and try to start it up none of the instruments on the dash work but all the warning lights come on. It will start up and run for about 3-5 seconds and then die. The power windows and locks also will not work with the key in the on position. Then the interior lights would not go off so I disconnected the battery to keep it from dying. The next morning I went out and reconnected the batter to see if I could get it to start and everything worked just fine like nothing was ever wrong. This lasted for a week until the same think happened except this time the alarm system would not turn off even once the car was unlocked and the horn would go off when I tried to start it. After disconnecting the battery again and reconnecting everything worked just fine. I have no idea what the problem could be and any help would really be appreciated.
P.S. all the fuses have been checked and are all working fine. Thanks.
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I have a question about my 2004 jeep grand cherokee. I have been having some type of electrical problem. It starts by the key fob only unlocking the passenger and rear doors and also the lights not flashing when I hit the unlock button. Then when I get in and try to start it up none of the instruments on the dash work but all the warning lights come on. It will start up and run for about 3-5 seconds and then die. The power windows and locks also will not work with the key in the on position. Then the interior lights would not go off so I disconnected the battery to keep it from dying. The next morning I went out and reconnected the batter to see if I could get it to start and everything worked just fine like nothing was ever wrong. This lasted for a week until the same think happened except this time the alarm system would not turn off even once the car was unlocked and the horn would go off when I tried to start it. After disconnecting the battery again and reconnecting everything worked just fine. I have no idea what the problem could be and any help would really be appreciated.
P.S. all the fuses have been checked and are all working fine. Thanks.
Try the Grand Cherokee Forum: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5/

That vehicle has way too many gadgets for this section - we're talking about stuff that was designed in 1983 in here.
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Thanks.
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Sensor in the radiator or in the thermostat housing?

T-housing. Did the full switch out with the 93.
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