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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
When the brake pedal is pressed, a plunger works three circuits. One for the brake lights, one to cancel cruise, and one tells the TCU to unlock the torque converter. If you have a test light or something I'd wiggle the brake pedal and check to see if the light blinks randomly on any position.
Also, the TCU fuse is good, right?
Not sure if this is possible, but maybe try unplugging the TCU completely and going for a drive.
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
Found where i believe my gas tank is leaking from. It is a vent o ring/ vent fitting on the top passenger side of the tank. Anyone have a part number or info on these?
Edit: I found them, just doubt anywhere local has them other than the dealer.
Edit: I found them, just doubt anywhere local has them other than the dealer.
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
2000 XJ, front speakers not working.
I got the XJ from my son, and he wanted the radio as part of the deal. I finally got around to getting a new radio. Wired everything up, and both fronts not working. Back work fine. Where do I need to start testing? Oh, yes I have checked the wires from the radio to factory plugs in the dash, but not further. Son said they were working before the engine started knocking, and his radio removed. Thanks.....RR
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl
We verified voltage and adjusted tps accordingly to cruisers write up regarding automatic transmission adjusting.
As for the tcu and brake pedal switch what am I doing with them? Testing? Cleaning? Replacing?
Please explain a little bit more in depth on those two
As for the tcu and brake pedal switch what am I doing with them? Testing? Cleaning? Replacing?
Please explain a little bit more in depth on those two
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Well dang. Thanks man. I gots some noises up front that sound axle U jointy but I put Moog 371s in them the end of summer
Does your model year have to worry about cast vs composite rotor thickness? May wish to double check that the studs are the right length.
Also your "Spicer" part numbers are for Omix-Ada parts. Spicer U joints are 5-260X for the U joints and 706944X for the ball joints
Does your model year have to worry about cast vs composite rotor thickness? May wish to double check that the studs are the right length.
Also your "Spicer" part numbers are for Omix-Ada parts. Spicer U joints are 5-260X for the U joints and 706944X for the ball joints
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Grounded the wire to the neg cable, and it "pegged out" like the old one.
Turned vehicle off, restarted - its alive! Steady 53ish at idle.
Incidentally, when shutting off the vehicle, the oil pressure continues to show the last reading. It only drops back to zero when you first turn the key on. Is that normal on the XJ?
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Put in the new, correct one today. No pressure showing on new gauge at all! Wire is good - was almost broken off at the end connector so i spliced in a new one (heat shrink, done right). Still no pressure showing.
Grounded the wire to the neg cable, and it "pegged out" like the old one.
Turned vehicle off, restarted - its alive! Steady 53ish at idle.
Incidentally, when shutting off the vehicle, the oil pressure continues to show the last reading. It only drops back to zero when you first turn the key on. Is that normal on the XJ?
Grounded the wire to the neg cable, and it "pegged out" like the old one.
Turned vehicle off, restarted - its alive! Steady 53ish at idle.
Incidentally, when shutting off the vehicle, the oil pressure continues to show the last reading. It only drops back to zero when you first turn the key on. Is that normal on the XJ?
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Year: 1989
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Napa should have them.
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Year: 1994
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Ok so i've looked in my Chilton manual and all over the engine bay but I cant figure out where a few of the connectors go. 3 of them come out of the main harness on the passenger side. And then theirs one right beside the airbox. Anyone have any Idea?
2000 Cherokee Sport Coolant Engine Thermostat
I've got a 2000 Cherokee sport that's having some issues with a rising needle for the engine temperature and falling. My Cherokee used to remain at 195 degrees but I've noticed in the last week that it will go up to 210 and fall back down all day. When its in idle going down a dirt road it will push a little above 210 then when hitting the gas it will go back down below 210 and remain at about 200 then down to 195 and back up again. This is goes on all day. I've already experienced the 'cracked head' issue and had to pull it replace it not too long ago, damn near everything has almost been replaced during that process, heres the list.
head cylinder/gaskets
thermostat
coolant temperature sensor
radiator/hoses/cap
spark plugs
oil pump
oil pressure sensor
I just replaced the coolant temperature sensor today thinking it was going bad to see if it would make a difference and it didn't, still going from 195 to 210 and back down. The only thing I haven't replaced is the water pump. could this be my mysterious problem? and suggestions would be helpful
head cylinder/gaskets
thermostat
coolant temperature sensor
radiator/hoses/cap
spark plugs
oil pump
oil pressure sensor
I just replaced the coolant temperature sensor today thinking it was going bad to see if it would make a difference and it didn't, still going from 195 to 210 and back down. The only thing I haven't replaced is the water pump. could this be my mysterious problem? and suggestions would be helpful
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
If I'm correct that's just the way Cherokees run. Mine fluctuates like that all the time never goes above 210 and never under 190 when at operating temp. I'm sure someone else has an answer but mine has been running like that for as long as I can remember.
stuck in Pittman arm
Okay guys quick question. Im in the middle of swapping out my traction bar and one of the links is seized in the pitman arm. I've done everything I can think of after I got the nut off, including hitting it with my hammer (which I snapped in doing so), trying to get an angle on it with a crowbar only other option I can think of is removing the pitman arm so I can get it out way easier or using a torch...
Some ideas would be great. Thanks.
Some ideas would be great. Thanks.
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Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Okay guys quick question. Im in the middle of swapping out my traction bar and one of the links is seized in the pitman arm. I've done everything I can think of after I got the nut off, including hitting it with my hammer (which I snapped in doing so), trying to get an angle on it with a crowbar only other option I can think of is removing the pitman arm so I can get it out way easier or using a torch...
Some ideas would be great. Thanks.
Some ideas would be great. Thanks.