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Old 07-10-2014, 08:33 PM
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No but I'm seriously considering installing an oil pressure gauge,trans temp gauge,and coolant temp gauge.
We should get the "clockwork orange build" guy to design one!
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Old 07-10-2014, 08:39 PM
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anyone know if the overhead console from a zj will work in an xj?
Seen this?

http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.ph...erhead+console
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
Mine does the same thing It's the ultimate idiot light. I unplugged the sensor on bottle.
Maybe I got lucky and mine done gave up the ghost.
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Originally Posted by crabmushrooms5
We should get the "clockwork orange build" guy to design one!
And install it pleeeeze.
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Things went downhill quick that's for sure. I'll do some searching to see what I can come up with. I'm figureing others will reply.
Yeah.. Was perfect. Then quickly terrible. I got somebody who's pretty knowledgeable coming over tomorrow to take a look.. It's a tough one. Faulty CPS? I know the usual is the just fail but idk what else.
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Originally Posted by crabmushrooms5
Why does my low washer light come on when it is 3/4 full? I think that is a common thing just didn't want to search for a logical explanation.
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Common thing. Come to think of it I haven't seen my light in a while.
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Mine does the same thing It's the ultimate idiot light. I unplugged the sensor on bottle.
It's just because the float in there jiggles around and makes it "seem" like it's empty. I did the same thing... unplugged it. Worthless lol
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Sounds like something easy for me to get into tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by VTJeep
Yeah.. Was perfect. Then quickly terrible. I got somebody who's pretty knowledgeable coming over tomorrow to take a look.. It's a tough one. Faulty CPS? I know the usual is the just fail but idk what else.
GOOD LUCK to you guys tomorrow then.
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I think I'm leaking brake fluid. I got some off the ground it was a clear liquid(but my brake fluid is almost black and very dirty) It didn't smell like coolant or taste like oil, or smell like power steering. So my question is can a master cylinder be cleaned out? Would a brake leak cause an abs light to come on? And is it unusual, if i let my jeep sit for hours, the first time i push on the brake pedal, they lock right up? It only is noticeable at low speed and the jeep will jolt to a dead stop. They act normally afterwards
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
I think I'm leaking brake fluid.
That's very bad

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my brake fluid is almost black and very dirty
Double-plus bad

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Would a brake leak cause an abs light to come on?
Super extra bad

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And is it unusual, if i let my jeep sit for hours, the first time i push on the brake pedal, they lock right up? It only is noticeable at low speed and the jeep will jolt to a dead stop. They act normally afterwards
That is not normal...

You really need to figure out what is going on with your brakes before they fail and you or someone else gets injured. Find the leak, fix it, and flush the whole thing.
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That's very bad
You really need to figure out what is going on with your brakes before they fail and you or someone else gets injured. Find the leak, fix it, and flush the whole thing.
I'll re-do my whole brake system, new hard lines and soft. Can this be a one man/one day job? this jeep is my daily. Also do i need to take the wheels off for this?
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole

I'll re-do my whole brake system, new hard lines and soft. Can this be a one man/one day job? this jeep is my daily. Also do i need to take the wheels off for this?
Yes you need to take the wheels off. I would be surprised if you were able to do it in a day.

If I were you id replace all of the fluid, and check to make sure your pads, rotors, drums, and shoes were all wearing correctly and have enough life left in them, then reinstall if they are ok and use proper lubricant on the parts that need it.

That all can easily be done in a day.
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Originally Posted by JerrytheJeep

Yes you need to take the wheels off. I would be surprised if you were able to do it in a day.

If I were you id replace all of the fluid, and check to make sure your pads, rotors, drums, and shoes were all wearing correctly and have enough life left in them, then reinstall if they are ok and use proper lubricant on the parts that need it.

That all can easily be done in a day.
I ran all new soft and hard lines on my YJ (similar work; not the same), and it took me three days, about 6 hours/day. I didn't remove the wheels, and that includes runs to the parts store.

I'd say replace one hard+soft line at a time, and getting each one done in a day should be no problem.
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3 days? It took me about 3 hours to run all new lines on my YJ, bleed them and drive home. An XJ would take a little more time since its not as open but not a hard job if you have all the parts and tools
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3 days? It took me about 3 hours to run all new lines on my YJ, bleed them and drive home. An XJ would take a little more time since its not as open but not a hard job if you have all the parts and tools
Parts? I work at a parts store. Tools? Probably not. Can I afford the tools? Also no
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