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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ok, I've never done much wrenching on any of my cars, the most I did was on my first car and some of my cousins cars over 7 years ago. Going to the salvage yard tomorrow to get a few things for the new XJ and Im not sure how to get a couple of those items off. First is the factory fog light switch. Second, and this will be a bit of a long shot and assuming there's one in good shape there, would be the headliner. Any write ups out there on taking these out or could anyone give me a quick walk through?
Eh, amending this a bit. I initially wanted to do the salvage yard route after seeing prices like $60 on retail sites but found the switches on eBay for a reasonable price. Is it safe to assume TJs and XJs share the same switches?
Eh, amending this a bit. I initially wanted to do the salvage yard route after seeing prices like $60 on retail sites but found the switches on eBay for a reasonable price. Is it safe to assume TJs and XJs share the same switches?
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Ok, I've never done much wrenching on any of my cars, the most I did was on my first car and some of my cousins cars over 7 years ago. Going to the salvage yard tomorrow to get a few things for the new XJ and Im not sure how to get a couple of those items off. First is the factory fog light switch. Second, and this will be a bit of a long shot and assuming there's one in good shape there, would be the headliner. Any write ups out there on taking these out or could anyone give me a quick walk through?
Eh, amending this a bit. I initially wanted to do the salvage yard route after seeing prices like $60 on retail sites but found the switches on eBay for a reasonable price. Is it safe to assume TJs and XJs share the same switches?
Eh, amending this a bit. I initially wanted to do the salvage yard route after seeing prices like $60 on retail sites but found the switches on eBay for a reasonable price. Is it safe to assume TJs and XJs share the same switches?
As far as the switches, yes, 97+ XJs and TJs use the same switches. Pulling them is really easy... shifter in 1-2 (or 4th if a stick), grab at the bottom of the center bezel and pull rearwards. Switches are in a panel secured by 3 or 4 #2 Phillips screws. Connectors have an annoying tab that needs a good squeezing to depress so that they'll pop out, and a small slot screwdriver to depress the tabs that hold the switches into the bezel.
Appreciated. What started out as adding a few things to the XJ got expensive real fast, so if its that easy Ill go with the salvage yard.
So I did find a few threads about repairing headliners, unfortunately none yet with a removal DIY, but is it true that there's really nothing I can do for the headliner currently in my XJ other than replacing it or completely recovering it? Mine isn't too bad just sagging in a couple places.
So I did find a few threads about repairing headliners, unfortunately none yet with a removal DIY, but is it true that there's really nothing I can do for the headliner currently in my XJ other than replacing it or completely recovering it? Mine isn't too bad just sagging in a couple places.
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Ok, I've never done much wrenching on any of my cars, the most I did was on my first car and some of my cousins cars over 7 years ago. Going to the salvage yard tomorrow to get a few things for the new XJ and Im not sure how to get a couple of those items off. First is the factory fog light switch. Second, and this will be a bit of a long shot and assuming there's one in good shape there, would be the headliner. Any write ups out there on taking these out or could anyone give me a quick walk through?
Eh, amending this a bit. I initially wanted to do the salvage yard route after seeing prices like $60 on retail sites but found the switches on eBay for a reasonable price. Is it safe to assume TJs and XJs share the same switches?
Eh, amending this a bit. I initially wanted to do the salvage yard route after seeing prices like $60 on retail sites but found the switches on eBay for a reasonable price. Is it safe to assume TJs and XJs share the same switches?
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
And this actuator you speak of - can you describe the location a little more clearly?
One more thing - does anyone know where the vacuum check valve would be located on a 98 classic? I am thinking the PO removed if there was one originally.
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Cruiser, can you elabroate? Does "all the time and only when accelerating" have two different causes?
And this actuator you speak of - can you describe the location a little more clearly?
One more thing - does anyone know where the vacuum check valve would be located on a 98 classic? I am thinking the PO removed if there was one originally.
And this actuator you speak of - can you describe the location a little more clearly?
One more thing - does anyone know where the vacuum check valve would be located on a 98 classic? I am thinking the PO removed if there was one originally.
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Year: 1999
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Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Yes, the latter indicates a severe vacuum leak, the former a problem with the reservoir. Under acceleration the engine's fed way more air so available vacuum is reduced, that's why the ball inside the bumper is important.
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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Im swapping my idiot light gauge cluster for one with gauges this weekend. I know I need to swap the oil pressure sending unit and coolant temp sending unit. Heres my stupid question, do I need to drain the oil or coolant first?
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Not the oil. And if you work fast, not any coolant.
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Year: 1998, 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
anyone know the part number of the dust shield on a zj rear disc backing plates? have the plates, need the shields. (the thin sheet metal piece) maybe they don't get sold separately because the shields come riveted to backing plates? only reason i want them is because i think they are needed for e-brake to hook up correctly. i'm still looking.
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anyone know the part number of the dust shield on a zj rear disc backing plates? have the plates, need the shields. (the thin sheet metal piece) maybe they don't get sold separately because the shields come riveted to backing plates? only reason i want them is because i think they are needed for e-brake to hook up correctly. i'm still looking.