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08-16-2011, 12:05 PM
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Year: 1991
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Okay so hears a big one, I am in the process of reviving a 94 ZJ. It had sat for 3 years cuz wiring harness got chewed by some animal. So the previous owner retired it. I took it off his hands and started wrenching. I got the old harness out and put a new to me harness in but when I put I battery in everything works except it won't turn over. When I turn the key to start the brake light on the dash comes on? The starter wont even engage. So I went and checked all the fuses and relays all were good so I tried again and it still wouldn't turn over. So I had my dad turn the key while I listened in the engine compartment and I could hear a relay engaging I thought it was the starter relay but it ended up being the ABS relay. To make sure the starter relay wasn't broke I took the ABS relay and plugged it onto the starter relay and starter relay into the ABS relays spot. And again only the one where the abs relay was supposed to go engaged. So the relays aren't bad and I went and double checked every conection and they all seemed good. so as of right now I'm clueless as of what to do next. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all.
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08-16-2011, 02:32 PM
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Year: 1996
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Originally Posted by xjcrazy
I was off roading and tried to back up down a hill to get a better shot at it. As i start to move backwards and engage the brakes its like there s nothing there and it barely stops. What should i do to fix this? I thought i had them adjusted right but maybe not. Pads are good and just changed the springs about 4 months ago. Could this problem stem from bad bleeding process when i put my new axle in about a year ago? Thanks
08-16-2011, 06:58 PM
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I`m new to your forum, and have a question? Does anyone know of a good exhaust down pipe, I mean the pipe that connects to the header. My factory one is kinked about a third closed. I have a 94 with a 4.0 Thanks
08-16-2011, 07:07 PM
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k i have a few questions. 1st of all. i have a 94 xj and my reverse lights dont come on, but the bulbs are fine. where can i find the fuse? 2nd i have a fairly noticable amount of smoke out the tail pipe after a cold start. what could cause that? its white smoke so im thinking oil? 3rd i noticed i have a clutch and an electric fan.... why do i have 2 fans??? thats all i got at the moment any help would be greatly appreciated.
08-16-2011, 07:08 PM
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@Redsporty if i were you i would just go to any shop around and they"ll custom fit you a peice of pipe and it should be cheap. depending on where you live it could be under 100
08-16-2011, 09:29 PM
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Quick questions to my advanced diggers here. What's the difference between shackles and d-rings. I have a bunch of shackles for recovery. Are d-rings rates different?
08-16-2011, 10:04 PM
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Do you have a test light? If so id see if you have power at the lights. Off the top of my head the circuit is pretty simple. A fuse, switch that closes while in reverse, wiring, and bulbs.
The electric fan should be controlled by the ECU for AC use and when the mechanical fan isnt enough. Trust me on a hot summer day youll be glad you have both.
Do you have a test light? If so id see if you have power at the lights. Off the top of my head the circuit is pretty simple. A fuse, switch that closes while in reverse, wiring, and bulbs.
The electric fan should be controlled by the ECU for AC use and when the mechanical fan isnt enough. Trust me on a hot summer day youll be glad you have both.
08-16-2011, 10:07 PM
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WILL THIS WORK FOR A REPLACEMENT HEADLINER? IF SO, WHAT IS THE BEST ADHESIVE TO USE?
http://cgi.ebay.com/REALTREE-AP-CAMO...#ht_1586wt_698
http://cgi.ebay.com/REALTREE-AP-CAMO...#ht_1586wt_698
08-16-2011, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MikesJeep
WILL THIS WORK FOR A REPLACEMENT HEADLINER? IF SO, WHAT IS THE BEST ADHESIVE TO USE?
http://cgi.ebay.com/REALTREE-AP-CAMO...#ht_1586wt_698
http://cgi.ebay.com/REALTREE-AP-CAMO...#ht_1586wt_698
08-16-2011, 11:50 PM
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Ok so I have some what upgraded coils on the front of my xj it has 2" over stock. I have spacers I want to put on do. I need to put on a track bar? if so what's the cheapest way to replace it only 16 so money is a little tight. Any help would be great
08-17-2011, 12:02 AM
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Dana 44 rear disc conversion list
I need to know what I need to add rear disc brakes on my factory Dana 44 my Jeep is an 89' Cherokee. I heard there was a bolt on option off an LJ?
I need year, make and models so I can get the right parts.
brakes lines stuff like that. Thanks
I need year, make and models so I can get the right parts.
brakes lines stuff like that. Thanks
08-17-2011, 01:16 AM
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@tlang, thanks but i dont know which fuse it is. and i do have a cupon for a voltmeter at ace 
so i may have to invest in that lol. buuuut i still need to diagnose that smoke
so i may have to invest in that lol. buuuut i still need to diagnose that smoke