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Old 07-08-2013, 07:04 AM
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The 3 main cables (as well as the ground strap) were upgraded last year to 4AWG wire from KWiP.

Don't remember which color but, it's the Starter Solenoid wire. The test was performed with the volt meter red lead on that terminal and the black lead on the battery negative while holding the key in the start position.
Ahh. Yes I'd start replacing relays.

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Crank the jeep, runs fine, shift into reverse or drive and it tries to die unless it has been idling for a few minutes. Sometimes it succeeds and cuts off, all the electronics die then cut back on. Ideas?
I'm with DieselD, sounds like you've got a short. Transmission harness melted?
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Originally Posted by DieselD
I had a similar problem on my 91. New battery and alt. No issues.

So I'd say it's in your electrical system somewhere.
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Ahh. Yes I'd start replacing relays.

I'm with DieselD, sounds like you've got a short. Transmission harness melted?
I'll look over the harness but i don't think thats it. To regular to be a short im afraid. Happens everytime. Im thinking something with the shifter or a signal sent during that process. I don't know anything about the NSS but possibility?
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I'll look over the harness but i don't think thats it. To regular to be a short im afraid. Happens everytime. Im thinking something with the shifter or a signal sent during that process. I don't know anything about the NSS but possibility?
That's the very definition of a short lol.
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That makes it a dead short... Not an intermittent jiggle of wires.
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i have a 98 gc limited. i have to replace the pass/rear taillight. Can a taillight of any model beside limited fit onto it?
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i have a 98 gc limited. i have to replace the pass/rear taillight. Can a taillight of any model beside limited fit onto it?
Yes, any 1993-1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee tail light will work.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-94-95-96-97-98-JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-OEM-LEFT-TAIL-LIGHT-/151078007046?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item232cf37106&vxp=mtr
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Yes, any 1993-1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee tail light will work.

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Where would be a good place to buy things like an oil pan and dip stick?
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Originally Posted by salad

That's the very definition of a short lol.
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That makes it a dead short... Not an intermittent jiggle of wires.
What Andy said sounds right. Raw wire bouncing around wouldn't cause it every single startup. Maybe sensor?
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Where would be a good place to buy things like an oil pan and dip stick?
Junkyard for cheap. Pick-n-pull for cheapest. Someone im sure is parting out a jeep, Online...
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Originally Posted by bheath
What Andy said sounds right. Raw wire bouncing around wouldn't cause it every single startup. Maybe sensor?
Dead short from a melted harness dude... go look at it
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Dead short from a melted harness dude... go look at it
whatever yank. lol jk. im working so it'll be tues night before i can take a peak. be working at my local nuclear power plant tuesday and possibly wed for some extra cash so some long days ahead. as long as i can get from a to b i'm good. it's just very aggravating.
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Originally Posted by bheath
whatever yank. lol jk. im working so it'll be tues night before i can take a peak. be working at my local nuclear power plant tuesday and possibly wed for some extra cash so some long days ahead. as long as i can get from a to b i'm good. it's just very aggravating.
I was agreeing with the Canadian.
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I was agreeing with the Canuck.
Fixed it for you
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Junkyard for cheap. Pick-n-pull for cheapest. Someone im sure is parting out a jeep, Online...
Found one on ebay from a 98. I hope it works!
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