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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
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Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Scored this console at the JY. Got the brackets and wiring harness but when I look at my jeep, it only had the red plug whereas this console has another black plug and green plug that my jeep doesn't have? Any ideas as to what I should do? I think I need to go back and get the temp sensor behind the bumper too. The jeep I took it off of was the earlier style body style such as mine but I do not know the year it was.
Last edited by 93XJeeper; 03-13-2016 at 12:05 PM.
2001 Jeep Cherokee Instrument Cluster
I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee SPORT UTILITY 4-DR 4.0L L6 OHV 12. We had a nobus sign come up and took it to the dealer for diagnostics
and they replaced the connector, the right one Pt# 5016261-AA. When they revived the nobus again, they said it was the cluster and want $1,400 for the cluster. We have found a used one on ebay, but the seller is asking this: I did not get this info. Can someone help explain this? We know how to remove the dash and cluster.
We can provide additional services like making mileage adjustments - all you have to do is to contact us thru my ebay messages..
"Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to synch with your security system. Some vehicles hold their mileage in the engine computer and not in the cluster.
Please contact your mechanic prior to purchase to research these issues!"
and they replaced the connector, the right one Pt# 5016261-AA. When they revived the nobus again, they said it was the cluster and want $1,400 for the cluster. We have found a used one on ebay, but the seller is asking this: I did not get this info. Can someone help explain this? We know how to remove the dash and cluster.
We can provide additional services like making mileage adjustments - all you have to do is to contact us thru my ebay messages..
"Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to synch with your security system. Some vehicles hold their mileage in the engine computer and not in the cluster.
Please contact your mechanic prior to purchase to research these issues!"
Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to synch with your security system.
We can provide additional services like making mileage adjustments - all you have to do is to contact us thru my ebay messages..
Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to stur security system
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee SPORT UTILITY 4-DR 4.0L L6 OHV 12. We had a nobus sign come up and took it to the dealer for diagnostics
and they replaced the connector, the right one Pt# 5016261-AA. When they revived the nobus again, they said it was the cluster and want $1,400 for the cluster. We have found a used one on ebay, but the seller is asking this: I did not get this info. Can someone help explain this? We know how to remove the dash and cluster.
We can provide additional services like making mileage adjustments - all you have to do is to contact us thru my ebay messages..
"Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to synch with your security system. Some vehicles hold their mileage in the engine computer and not in the cluster.
Please contact your mechanic prior to purchase to research these issues!"
and they replaced the connector, the right one Pt# 5016261-AA. When they revived the nobus again, they said it was the cluster and want $1,400 for the cluster. We have found a used one on ebay, but the seller is asking this: I did not get this info. Can someone help explain this? We know how to remove the dash and cluster.
We can provide additional services like making mileage adjustments - all you have to do is to contact us thru my ebay messages..
"Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to synch with your security system. Some vehicles hold their mileage in the engine computer and not in the cluster.
Please contact your mechanic prior to purchase to research these issues!"
Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to synch with your security system.
We can provide additional services like making mileage adjustments - all you have to do is to contact us thru my ebay messages..
Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to stur security system
Last edited by KaMoore; 03-13-2016 at 11:52 AM. Reason: additional info
Auto transmission 1990 xj
I have read the rules. But I tell u as far as stupid this has the chance to compete.
I have 0 experience with cars. I drive like a 3rd world monkey so I can drive pretty well. But thats it.
I am rocking a 1990 xj 2wd automatic. 180000 miles. Inline 6. Rebuilt engine 10k miles ago.
Now I would like someone to help me tell the difference between engine oil dipstick and automatic transmission dipstick.
Longer version:
The way I see it the one in the middle next to the engine is the engine oil and the one pretty muxh behind the engine is the transmission fluid.
But I read on a thread that the yellow one is transmission and in my car the yellow one is the one in the middle.
Plz clarify.
Another question would be
Do I add engine oil inside the engine?
And do I add transmission fluid inside the dipstick.
What ive done so far is check the middle dipstick and found it on add. So I added a quart to the engine. It is running smoother but could it be placebo? Lol. I recheked the middle dipstick a while after adding and it went from add to full. Is there a chance I screwed up? If so what now. If not is there a chance I overfilled the engine?
Appreciate ur patience. Love the forum I check it regularly altho I have just created a username... keep up the gr8 work.
I have 0 experience with cars. I drive like a 3rd world monkey so I can drive pretty well. But thats it.
I am rocking a 1990 xj 2wd automatic. 180000 miles. Inline 6. Rebuilt engine 10k miles ago.
Now I would like someone to help me tell the difference between engine oil dipstick and automatic transmission dipstick.
Longer version:
The way I see it the one in the middle next to the engine is the engine oil and the one pretty muxh behind the engine is the transmission fluid.
But I read on a thread that the yellow one is transmission and in my car the yellow one is the one in the middle.
Plz clarify.
Another question would be
Do I add engine oil inside the engine?
And do I add transmission fluid inside the dipstick.
What ive done so far is check the middle dipstick and found it on add. So I added a quart to the engine. It is running smoother but could it be placebo? Lol. I recheked the middle dipstick a while after adding and it went from add to full. Is there a chance I screwed up? If so what now. If not is there a chance I overfilled the engine?
Appreciate ur patience. Love the forum I check it regularly altho I have just created a username... keep up the gr8 work.
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have read the rules. But I tell u as far as stupid this has the chance to compete.
I have 0 experience with cars. I drive like a 3rd world monkey so I can drive pretty well. But thats it.
I am rocking a 1990 xj 2wd automatic. 180000 miles. Inline 6. Rebuilt engine 10k miles ago.
Now I would like someone to help me tell the difference between engine oil dipstick and automatic transmission dipstick.
Longer version:
The way I see it the one in the middle next to the engine is the engine oil and the one pretty muxh behind the engine is the transmission fluid.
But I read on a thread that the yellow one is transmission and in my car the yellow one is the one in the middle.
Plz clarify.
Another question would be
Do I add engine oil inside the engine?
And do I add transmission fluid inside the dipstick.
What ive done so far is check the middle dipstick and found it on add. So I added a quart to the engine. It is running smoother but could it be placebo? Lol. I recheked the middle dipstick a while after adding and it went from add to full. Is there a chance I screwed up? If so what now. If not is there a chance I overfilled the engine?
Appreciate ur patience. Love the forum I check it regularly altho I have just created a username... keep up the gr8 work.
I have 0 experience with cars. I drive like a 3rd world monkey so I can drive pretty well. But thats it.
I am rocking a 1990 xj 2wd automatic. 180000 miles. Inline 6. Rebuilt engine 10k miles ago.
Now I would like someone to help me tell the difference between engine oil dipstick and automatic transmission dipstick.
Longer version:
The way I see it the one in the middle next to the engine is the engine oil and the one pretty muxh behind the engine is the transmission fluid.
But I read on a thread that the yellow one is transmission and in my car the yellow one is the one in the middle.
Plz clarify.
Another question would be
Do I add engine oil inside the engine?
And do I add transmission fluid inside the dipstick.
What ive done so far is check the middle dipstick and found it on add. So I added a quart to the engine. It is running smoother but could it be placebo? Lol. I recheked the middle dipstick a while after adding and it went from add to full. Is there a chance I screwed up? If so what now. If not is there a chance I overfilled the engine?
Appreciate ur patience. Love the forum I check it regularly altho I have just created a username... keep up the gr8 work.
You Did what was right. And yes you are correct.
The little tube is oil. The larger one is trans.
You add oil in the cap on the valve cover (center of the engine)
And and atf in the dip stick.
That being said I would advise you to have someone else add trans fluid if you need it. There are many different kinds. If you add the wrong kind you can kill your transmission.
Herp Derp Jerp
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
I am rocking a 1990 xj 2wd automatic. 180000 miles. Inline 6. Rebuilt engine 10k miles ago.
Now I would like someone to help me tell the difference between engine oil dipstick and automatic transmission dipstick.
The way I see it the one in the middle next to the engine is the engine oil and the one pretty muxh behind the engine is the transmission fluid.
But I read on a thread that the yellow one is transmission and in my car the yellow one is the one in the middle.
Plz clarify.
Now I would like someone to help me tell the difference between engine oil dipstick and automatic transmission dipstick.
The way I see it the one in the middle next to the engine is the engine oil and the one pretty muxh behind the engine is the transmission fluid.
But I read on a thread that the yellow one is transmission and in my car the yellow one is the one in the middle.
Plz clarify.
Another question would be
Do I add engine oil inside the engine?
And do I add transmission fluid inside the dipstick.
What ive done so far is check the middle dipstick and found it on add. So I added a quart to the engine. It is running smoother but could it be placebo? Lol. I recheked the middle dipstick a while after adding and it went from add to full.
Do I add engine oil inside the engine?
And do I add transmission fluid inside the dipstick.
What ive done so far is check the middle dipstick and found it on add. So I added a quart to the engine. It is running smoother but could it be placebo? Lol. I recheked the middle dipstick a while after adding and it went from add to full.
The transmission does not have a dedicated fill plug. To add fluid you need to use a funnel and pour it into the dipstick tube. A warning that some parts stores will try to give you Chrysler ATF because Chrysler bought Jeep - the transmission actually takes GM fluid. The correct fluid is branded "Dex/Merc" or sometimes just "D/M". The actual name for the fluid is Dexron III/Mercon.
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Year: 1989
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Going to be putting the correct speedo gear in. Just wanted to post in here what ive found and be sure the gear I'm getting is correct.
2000 Sport
NP231 Transfer case - "Command-Trac" part-time only - 2.72:1
3.55 - used with 4.0L engine / automatic transmission
31 inch tires
With all that I would be using:
32 Tooth Speedometer Gear
Just hoping to confirm
Thanks in advance
2000 Sport
NP231 Transfer case - "Command-Trac" part-time only - 2.72:1
3.55 - used with 4.0L engine / automatic transmission
31 inch tires
With all that I would be using:
32 Tooth Speedometer Gear
Just hoping to confirm
Thanks in advance
1990 xj left turn signal
Thank u all for the previous answer.
Another major issue is the turn signal.
I searched the forum but didnt find the exact issue although alot of the answers seem to be check for corrosion.
The turn signal function normally until I turn on the headlight. Then the left turn signal indicator turns and stays on (in dashboard onlu). And when I turn the headlight and activate the left turn signal it usually blink real slow both in the dashboard and the actual turn signals. Which was relatively ok until this past week when some rain set it. The chances of the left turn signal blinking while headlight is on is 20 percent. Most of the times it doesnt work and the indicator gives a very light green steady light. No blinking and no full on green light.
Ps. There is a small plastic cover on top of the turn signal lense that is missing on the left side. Thus the correlation with rain and water.
What do u guys think I should do now that its completely unsafe to drive at night?
Another major issue is the turn signal.
I searched the forum but didnt find the exact issue although alot of the answers seem to be check for corrosion.
The turn signal function normally until I turn on the headlight. Then the left turn signal indicator turns and stays on (in dashboard onlu). And when I turn the headlight and activate the left turn signal it usually blink real slow both in the dashboard and the actual turn signals. Which was relatively ok until this past week when some rain set it. The chances of the left turn signal blinking while headlight is on is 20 percent. Most of the times it doesnt work and the indicator gives a very light green steady light. No blinking and no full on green light.
Ps. There is a small plastic cover on top of the turn signal lense that is missing on the left side. Thus the correlation with rain and water.
What do u guys think I should do now that its completely unsafe to drive at night?