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Year: 1998
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Engine: 4.0
Starting 2 weeks ago I am now getting full on death wobble from the front end. From 40-50mph then again at 65mph+. I can look out the window and see the tires whipping back and forth, the steering wheel does nearly 90*turns back and forth, with the jeep nearly hopping, until I shift into neutral and get on the brakes to bring it back under 40mph. Since the death wobble I gradually increased the bb count, I am now up to 1.5lbs or 24oz of .12g match grade airsoft bb's per tire. I think Il pick up another jug and add another half pound per tire. Perhaps 1oz of stick on weight doesn't equal 1oz of internal balance media. Might have to try golf ***** pretty soon.
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Year: 1998
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Year: 1993
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16 is too much, contact them they will probably fix it.
Another thing, put about a shot glass worth of anti freeze in with the bb's so that the moisture in the tire doesn't make them freeze together.
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Year: 1998
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If more bb's doesn't do it Il have to contact them. Do you not have any vibes?
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Year: 1994
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I'm looking at a fuel cell from a guy in my club. I can get an adapter ring to use the stock pump, but it's going to be for the late model XJ's. I still have my old 98's tank and everything with it. Will it work with my 94's wiring and fuel system?
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
How can I test a fog light switch to see if it works? I want to use it to run my own aux lights since I already have driving lights that are hooked up as fog lights, with a HiBeam trip and all. I'm pretty sure my jeep doesn't have the full fog light relay anyway, since it did not come from the factory that way, and there seems to be no other wires connecting to the spots for the relays in the PDC anyway. So, is there any other way to find out besides just wiring it into my own new relay and seeing if it works?
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
How can I test a fog light switch to see if it works? I want to use it to run my own aux lights since I already have driving lights that are hooked up as fog lights, with a HiBeam trip and all. I'm pretty sure my jeep doesn't have the full fog light relay anyway, since it did not come from the factory that way, and there seems to be no other wires connecting to the spots for the relays in the PDC anyway. So, is there any other way to find out besides just wiring it into my own new relay and seeing if it works?
In any case, here's the 99 wiring diagram for the fog lamp switch.
Here's a photo of the back side of my spare switch panel from a 99 XJ that doesn't have a fog lamp switch but it does/did have the fog lamp switch connector docked in the spot where a fog lamp switch would be. The wire color codes match the wiring diagram. Not shown in the diagram but pin 1 is the Orange wire from the dash lighting circuit and pin 4 is the Black wire for ground at G107 (behind the glove box). If you are interested, you can see if your XJ has the connector in this spot. Maybe you could use the ciruit.
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Does anyone know where I can find a write up on replacing the OEM electric fan assembly for a 99 XJ Sport? (this is the fan behind the radiator on the driver side)
From what I can tell, it's just unplugging the wire, removing some screws, un-clip the assembly, then put the new one back in. But, just in case there something I am missing, I would like to see a write up or hear from someone who has done it; I have been searching the forum, but can't seem to find one.
I would buy a Chilton, but I hear the Chilton for the XJ is only accurate up until the 98 model, and mine is 99.
Thanks guys!
From what I can tell, it's just unplugging the wire, removing some screws, un-clip the assembly, then put the new one back in. But, just in case there something I am missing, I would like to see a write up or hear from someone who has done it; I have been searching the forum, but can't seem to find one.
I would buy a Chilton, but I hear the Chilton for the XJ is only accurate up until the 98 model, and mine is 99.
Thanks guys!
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Does anyone know where I can find a write up on replacing the OEM electric fan assembly for a 99 XJ Sport? (this is the fan behind the radiator on the driver side)
From what I can tell, it's just unplugging the wire, removing some screws, un-clip the assembly, then put the new one back in. But, just in case there something I am missing, I would like to see a write up or hear from someone who has done it; I have been searching the forum, but can't seem to find one.
I would buy a Chilton, but I hear the Chilton for the XJ is only accurate up until the 98 model, and mine is 99.
Thanks guys!
From what I can tell, it's just unplugging the wire, removing some screws, un-clip the assembly, then put the new one back in. But, just in case there something I am missing, I would like to see a write up or hear from someone who has done it; I have been searching the forum, but can't seem to find one.
I would buy a Chilton, but I hear the Chilton for the XJ is only accurate up until the 98 model, and mine is 99.
Thanks guys!
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Year: 2001
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The motor or bearings inside the fan assembly do eventually go bad. Builds up resistance and creates a nice noise before it actually goes on. Had it happen in my 01
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
The fan got cracked and the blade fell out when an old man pulled out broadside in front of me and I hit him. It was his fault, so I got a check to replace the bad parts. Luckily my push bumper saved me and the only internal damage was the fan from hitting the belt pulley.
Thanks for the tips though. If I have problems with my new one, what you said will come in handy.
Thanks for the tips though. If I have problems with my new one, what you said will come in handy.