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Old 10-23-2013, 12:59 PM
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Alright, hopefully last little issue I have with this damn headlight switch.

Everything works fine when the nut is not there to hold the headlight switch in place. When the nut is there, the **** stays loose and won't stay in the switch, while when I try it the exact same way without the nut, it works fine.

There is a button to remove the ****, even by pressing it, it doesnt work.

Any ideas? Is there something I don't know about in order to put back the ****?

Thanks a bunch!!

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Originally Posted by Cane
Alright, hopefully last little issue I have with this damn headlight switch.

Everything works fine when the nut is not there to hold the headlight switch in place. When the nut is there, the **** stays loose and won't stay in the switch, while when I try it the exact same way without the nut, it works fine.

There is a button to remove the ****, even by pressing it, it doesnt work.

Any ideas? Is there something I don't know about in order to put back the ****?

Thanks a bunch!!
I had the same problem, really just need to play with it. Iirc you need to push it in one certain way, with your finger off the button.
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Old 10-23-2013, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
I had the same problem, really just need to play with it. Iirc you need to push it in one certain way, with your finger off the button.
Alright thanks, I'll try it out.
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Thanks. Can you think of anything else it could be; assuming the head was done correctly and that Blue Devil sealer didn't at least seal it for a while?
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The part in talking about it the "star" shaped ring being held in by cotter pin.. (Part held in second pic)
Whys my pass side loose? Drivers side hub assy is new and that side is snug but this little guy is loose.. What gives? Thanks fellas
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My abs in my 91 cherokee limited growls at my every time i press the brakes. it only used to do it when my brake fluid level was low but now it does it all the time, at a stop/ on the freeway/ parked etc.. anybody ever heard of this??? ive had my cherokee for a couple years now and its been a freakin awesome reliable commuter with any problems i could figure out. im seriously stumped and worried cause its my daily for me and my starting family! Just had our baby girl and i need to know if my cherokees going to keep stopping for me like it or i need to find something else for now. ???
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Originally Posted by Distressed Father
Thanks. Can you think of anything else it could be; assuming the head was done correctly and that Blue Devil sealer didn't at least seal it for a while?
a cracked head is a cracked head. i dont think theres much question as to what the problem is but i dont know what you mean by "assuming the head was done correctly and that Blue Devil sealer didn't at least seal it for a while?" who did what to it? and your gonna leave your daughter stranded somewhere if you dont REPLACE whats broke.. ya gotta fix this one, the blue devil is a bandaid.
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Just To be sure before I order any parts, with my heter only working on high it's the blower resistor in my 97 4.0 xj
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Just To be sure before I order any parts, with my heater only working on high it's the blower resistor in my 97 4.0 xj
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Just To be sure before I order any parts, with my heater only working on high it's the blower resistor in my 97 4.0 xj
Yes. The blower motor resistor to be exact. But yes.
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Originally Posted by VTJeep
Yes. The blower motor resistor to be exact. But yes.

Thank I was just making sure bc it's around 40 to 50 bucks at autozone
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Could a Camera flash be retrofitted to 12volts? Wanted to see if I could do it for area lighting?
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Hey guys,

I've had no luck finding replacement head bolts for my 1991 XJ Limited. It has the 4.0L High Output Inline 6 engine.

I've emailed a couple of dealerships (they don't like answering questions about old XJs apparently) and been searching the web like mad. Maybe I'm not searching for the right thing.

This is really the only thing holding me back from taking a weekend to swap out my head gasket.

I'd appreciate any help!
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Could a Camera flash be retrofitted to 12volts? Wanted to see if I could do it for area lighting?
Look into Olympus off road, we have many options for inexpensive flood lighting that would be much easier than a phone flash!
I am a olympus rep if you want to order or have any questions let me know!
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Be very careful when doing this. Airbag modules have a capacitor in them with just enough power to deploy the airbag even if unhooked. So yes, youncan plug it back in just be czreful not to ground out the connector or plug it in backwards by mistake.
Can you give me some instructions? Or would it just be easier to take it in to a mechanic and get it done? Girlfriend wont ride in the front till its done lol
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