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02-15-2012, 06:41 AM
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Over the past few weeks, my lights have been too dim for comfort because the voltage has been low. Not so low that it's harmful to the battery, but low enough to be annoying. It seems to sit around 12 volts instead of up by 14, like I feel it should be. I work at Batteries Plus and have the ability to check my charging system, but that has brought up no red flags. So my question is: where do I start? It's an 89, I know it's all old, but the previous owner claimed it was a newer, lower mileage motor, so one would assume that the alternator would be newer as well. So do I start/go straight to the ECU(voltage regulator)? Or start with the alternator anyway? The more I work on it, the less I begin to think of the shop that did the swap. I want the proper solution, and I want my headlights to actually serve their function again.
02-15-2012, 08:30 AM
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02-15-2012, 08:38 AM
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02-15-2012, 03:34 PM
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So I just purchased a set of 33x10.5r15 bfg all terrains.. I was kinda planning on running them on stock rims? Will they rub bc of the backspacing? Currently I have 33x13.5 super swampers on without rubbing..on a set of Mickey Thompson rims though. If the stock rims will rub, will I be ok with a set of dick cepek dc2 15x8 rims that have 3 5/8 backspacing??? Thanks in advance everyone
02-15-2012, 03:36 PM
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So I just purchased a set of 33x10.5r15 bfg all terrains.. I was kinda planning on running them on stock rims? Will they rub bc of the backspacing? Currently I have 33x13.5 super swampers on without rubbing..on a set of Mickey Thompson rims though. If the stock rims will rub, will I be ok with a set of dick cepek dc2 15x8 rims that have 3 5/8 backspacing??? Thanks in advance everyone
02-15-2012, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
stock rims will rub, you either need spacers are those cepeks
02-15-2012, 07:08 PM
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i just bought my 95 xj 4x4 and it randomly shuts off
my xj shuts off randomly and wont start back up unless u let sit for a hour or 2 i have been leaning towards the map or cps but dont wanna start spendin money on a bunch of sensors when i may not need them. ANY insight would be great...
02-15-2012, 09:14 PM
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I recently picked up a 1988 Jeep Comanche 4x4. Straight 6, 4.0L. Among many other things it is missing the electric fan... My question is where does the fan wiring connect? Mind you, I dont have a fan to look at, im just trying to locate the plug. There is a plug on the thermostat housing that is connected to nothing, but it would have no way of supplying power to the fan. Any help would be appreciated!!
02-15-2012, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 'Manche
I recently picked up a 1988 Jeep Comanche 4x4. Straight 6, 4.0L. Among many other things it is missing the electric fan... My question is where does the fan wiring connect? Mind you, I dont have a fan to look at, im just trying to locate the plug. There is a plug on the thermostat housing that is connected to nothing, but it would have no way of supplying power to the fan. Any help would be appreciated!!
02-15-2012, 09:56 PM
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02-15-2012, 10:06 PM
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hi,
I have a 94 cherokee country im having a problem with my dash lights staying on. they wont shut off unless i pull the fuse for them. what could be the problem?
Can someone help please
I have a 94 cherokee country im having a problem with my dash lights staying on. they wont shut off unless i pull the fuse for them. what could be the problem?
Can someone help please
02-15-2012, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddyinc10
hi,
I have a 94 cherokee country im having a problem with my dash lights staying on. they wont shut off unless i pull the fuse for them. what could be the problem?
Can someone help please
I have a 94 cherokee country im having a problem with my dash lights staying on. they wont shut off unless i pull the fuse for them. what could be the problem?
Can someone help please
02-15-2012, 10:33 PM
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Engine: 4.6L I6 Stroker with port matched +99 intake and 62mm TB
I've got a question. I got the Rusty's 3" lift kit with their hydro shocks. I'm going to be lifting it another 1.5". Was wondering will I need longer shocks? Also, I was planning on relocating the shock mounts on the rear axle to retain original shock travel, but would that even be necessary for just another 1.5"?
02-15-2012, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by onlyinajeep726
I've got a question. I got the Rusty's 3" lift kit with their hydro shocks. I'm going to be lifting it another 1.5". Was wondering will I need longer shocks? Also, I was planning on relocating the shock mounts on the rear axle to retain original shock travel, but would that even be necessary for just another 1.5"?