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Old 07-12-2012, 10:38 AM
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Don't start it. The guy is spamming, and it's against site rules. I already reported it.
Ok. Sorry. Just a joke. I reported it too.
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Old 07-12-2012, 10:39 AM
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Ok. Sorry. Just a joke. I reported it too.
Not personal, but I wanted to get that out quickly before it erupted.

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Old 07-12-2012, 10:40 AM
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Not personal, but i wanted to get that out quickly before it erupted.
Ok. Understandable.
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Old 07-12-2012, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
sounds like a loose flexplate bolt - common problem, you need top remove the inspection cover and tighten the bolts up.
Did this morning but, the wheel keeps moving, anyway to stop it from turning?
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Old 07-12-2012, 10:54 AM
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Thanks for the help guys, I have another issue that arose about 5 min ago, this morning I was trying the install an overhead console, earlier I had power to it but now I dont, I havent changed anything...

At the same time the ohc light wouldn't come on, my radio and my gauge cluster went out as well...

Checked fuses in the passenger side kicker panel, all are fine... Any help is appreciated
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Old 07-12-2012, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jonahdfish
okay so i have a 89 cherokee an it will start easily but when you shift and let off the brake it will shut off. if you leave the jeep off for a while it will work but only for a short distance. when its in park you can reeve it an it wont shut off its only when you shift it. any ideas whats wrong
you also smelled gas when your driving
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sounds like you blew a fuse
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Old 07-12-2012, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jonahdfish
sounds like you blew a fuse
That's what I thought, time to have a dip and check again
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Old 07-12-2012, 11:14 AM
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Checked all engine bay and passenger kick panel fuses

All fuses are good, have no idea now...

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Old 07-12-2012, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 1plunk
Thanks for the help guys, I have another issue that arose about 5 min ago, this morning I was trying the install an overhead console, earlier I had power to it but now I dont, I havent changed anything...

At the same time the ohc light wouldn't come on, my radio and my gauge cluster went out as well...

Checked fuses in the passenger side kicker panel, all are fine... Any help is appreciated
Check the headlight switch.
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star

Check the headlight switch.
Woukd that cause my cluster to go out too?
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Originally Posted by 1plunk

Woukd that cause my cluster to go out too?
Yes.
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Old 07-12-2012, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by smokerkenny
Bump on this question. Got ran over by other posts.
HEY! Anyone wanna help? Keep getting ran over by other posts! Original post on page 840! Will a newer-style horiz oil filter adapter fit on a a Renix w/ verticle/upside-down adapter?

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Originally Posted by 1plunk
Woukd that cause my cluster to go out too?
It might be your wiring harness overloaded
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Originally Posted by 1plunk

Woukd that cause my cluster to go out too?
Def check headlight switch....also check all ground wires.
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