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#3586
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by Springer99
1990 jeep cherokee, replaced alternator and battery.. ran fine for a while and died. Tried to restart and would not restart. When open hood found orange wire going to little silver box with a bunch of wires connected to it melting and smoking. any ideas?
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#3587
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Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l inline 6
2000 Cherokee, I-6 4.0L (engine is a "93" or "94"), AW-4
I just swaped an engine into my jeep. I went to start it, started very hard (alot of cranking). I let it get up to operating temp then I shut it off and then tried to restart. No start. I have alrady reset the jeep computer. I checked to make sure the ignition coil was on solid. and I checked all connections and that seems fine. My question is; The CPS, I have taken this off and cleaned it up and put it back on, does this normally need to be changed when replaceing an engine? I say this because the engine cranks and cranks but just doesnt catch.
I just swaped an engine into my jeep. I went to start it, started very hard (alot of cranking). I let it get up to operating temp then I shut it off and then tried to restart. No start. I have alrady reset the jeep computer. I checked to make sure the ignition coil was on solid. and I checked all connections and that seems fine. My question is; The CPS, I have taken this off and cleaned it up and put it back on, does this normally need to be changed when replaceing an engine? I say this because the engine cranks and cranks but just doesnt catch.
#3589
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Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i know that this has prolly been asked a million times but do i have to open my rear diff to figure out my gear ratio
Posi: Same thing just jack both back tires up and only spin the tires one time and count the turns on the driveshaft.
#3590
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Kyle 4x4 4life
Non posi "open rear" is: Leave one tire on the ground, rotate the other tire with chalk marks on driveshaft & tire. Turn the tire 2 turns and count the turns on driveshaft.
Posi: Same thing just jack both back tires up and only spin the tires one time and count the turns on the driveshaft.
#3591
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Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Or..... go to a Dodge/Jeep dealer and get the specs printed off for your Jeep.
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
My 1990 XJ 4.0L won't start. Battery is near dead, so I have it jumped. It cranks fine, but never catches or sputters.
I just replaced the clutch, put everything back. Could I have knocked something? I'm not sure where the CPS is though. That seems to be the most common failure based on searching this forum.
Also, it has been sitting with the front jacked up for about a month. The gas was very low, but i put a little in before starting.
Thanks in advance.
I just replaced the clutch, put everything back. Could I have knocked something? I'm not sure where the CPS is though. That seems to be the most common failure based on searching this forum.
Also, it has been sitting with the front jacked up for about a month. The gas was very low, but i put a little in before starting.
Thanks in advance.
#3594
Rear Wiper
I'm surprised my search hasn't come up with anything. My rear wiper has stopped working again. Last time it was the motor assembly itself. I just want to know where the relay is for it so I can chack that out before another trip to the wrecker for another motor.
Thanks, open to any other suggestions as to what it might be.
Thanks, open to any other suggestions as to what it might be.
#3595
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0LH/O
ok so ive done some searching, still not 100% sure on my re-axle i think its a chrysler 8.25, and if so, what month in 96 did the 29 spline get put in?
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#3596
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
new style tail lights?
Hello everybody I'm new to the forum and to jeeps in general, and I have to say I really like it so far, my question is if I can put the new more sleek style tail lights (97 and up) on my xj... I have an 89 4 door thank you so much in advance
#3597
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2000 Cherokee, I-6 4.0L (engine is a "93" or "94"), AW-4
I just swaped an engine into my jeep. I went to start it, started very hard (alot of cranking). I let it get up to operating temp then I shut it off and then tried to restart. No start. I have alrady reset the jeep computer. I checked to make sure the ignition coil was on solid. and I checked all connections and that seems fine. My question is; The CPS, I have taken this off and cleaned it up and put it back on, does this normally need to be changed when replaceing an engine? I say this because the engine cranks and cranks but just doesnt catch.
I just swaped an engine into my jeep. I went to start it, started very hard (alot of cranking). I let it get up to operating temp then I shut it off and then tried to restart. No start. I have alrady reset the jeep computer. I checked to make sure the ignition coil was on solid. and I checked all connections and that seems fine. My question is; The CPS, I have taken this off and cleaned it up and put it back on, does this normally need to be changed when replaceing an engine? I say this because the engine cranks and cranks but just doesnt catch.
#3598
☠ CF Sheriff ☠
The cherokee body style changed drastically in 1997. Very little swaps over between the earlier and later years
#3599
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ok so ive done some searching, still not 100% sure on my re-axle i think its a chrysler 8.25, and if so, what month in 96 did the 29 spline get put in?
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/member...k-its-8-25.jpg
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/member...k-its-8-25.jpg
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
driver window issues... regulator or motor?
Basically I am no sure what is wrong I pulled my door pannel off and with my wire tester checked and when I use the switch I have power going into the motor so I'm assuming its that, how would you know if your regulator goes out? What might the symptoms be? All my windows roll up/down very slowly including my wiper motors. Thank you