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09-17-2012, 03:27 PM
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I've been wondering... would a bad or worn clock spring cause the steering wheel not to lock after turning off the ignition. It locks when I turn it a lil over a half turn. Also my airbag light comes on when I first turn it on. But goes away, is that normal? Or another clock spring thing...
09-17-2012, 03:51 PM
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09-17-2012, 05:17 PM
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In need of a new pressure bottle for an '88 (Renix, closed system) MJ/XJ. Advance doesn't carry them. Anybody know a source?
09-17-2012, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
In need of a new pressure bottle for an '88 (Renix, closed system) MJ/XJ. Advance doesn't carry them. Anybody know a source?
09-17-2012, 05:21 PM
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Ebay, but get one with metal inserts in the tubes. Or convert to open style. I spent 80 bucks converting cuz mine was leaking there and at the valve, but that was buying all new parts from az
09-17-2012, 05:24 PM
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If they have one, let me know, text me. And thanks.
Yeah, I was gonna do that, but then I stopped overheating and subsequently stopped caring. I should probably do that... Do you have a parts list handy?
Yeah, I was gonna do that, but then I stopped overheating and subsequently stopped caring. I should probably do that... Do you have a parts list handy?
09-17-2012, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
If you're going through the trouble of replacing it, may as well be a new part - I'd recommend from a dealer for a part like that.
here's a writeup on what's involved
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/cl...t-98-a-105568/
here's a writeup on what's involved
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/cl...t-98-a-105568/
09-17-2012, 09:12 PM
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I searched key word idle and there are just too many results, so here is my problem.
I replaced the fuel injectors on my 1999 I6 yesterday with 784's. I drove around yesterday for 30 minutes or so no problem. Took the XJ to get tires and rims this morning. No problems. Drive home, smell gas, get home, open hood, see 3rd injector from front is leaking at fuel rail. I took that injector off and noticed I crushed the o ring during install. No big deal, replace o ring and put it back together. No more leaks. I drove around the hood for a few with no problems. When I got home the engine started running very rough at idle. Almost wants to stall. Rev up engine, no problems, just a very rough idle. Removed the injectors to check all o rings and no problems. I did notice that the cylinder closest to the fire wall at the manifold where the injector goes in looked very rusted around the orifice. The other injector holes in the manifold looked silver with some black residue. I used a vacuum and cleaned all of the manifold injector holes and re installed the injectors. Same problem after about 10 minutes of idle.
BTW, I reset the computer each time I removed the injectors. I also cleaned the TB over the weekend.
Thanks for and help on this.
I replaced the fuel injectors on my 1999 I6 yesterday with 784's. I drove around yesterday for 30 minutes or so no problem. Took the XJ to get tires and rims this morning. No problems. Drive home, smell gas, get home, open hood, see 3rd injector from front is leaking at fuel rail. I took that injector off and noticed I crushed the o ring during install. No big deal, replace o ring and put it back together. No more leaks. I drove around the hood for a few with no problems. When I got home the engine started running very rough at idle. Almost wants to stall. Rev up engine, no problems, just a very rough idle. Removed the injectors to check all o rings and no problems. I did notice that the cylinder closest to the fire wall at the manifold where the injector goes in looked very rusted around the orifice. The other injector holes in the manifold looked silver with some black residue. I used a vacuum and cleaned all of the manifold injector holes and re installed the injectors. Same problem after about 10 minutes of idle.
BTW, I reset the computer each time I removed the injectors. I also cleaned the TB over the weekend.
Thanks for and help on this.
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09-17-2012, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Houston Kid
I searched key word idle and there are just too many results, so here is my problem.
I replaced the fuel injectors on my 1999 I6 yesterday with 784's. I drove around yesterday for 30 minutes or so no problem. Took the XJ to get tires and rims this morning. No problems. Drive home, smell gas, get home, open hood, see 3rd injector from front is leaking at fuel rail. I took that injector off and noticed I crushed the o ring during install. No big deal, replace o ring and put it back together. No more leaks. I drove around the hood for a few with no problems. When I got home the engine started running very rough at idle. Almost wants to stall. Rev up engine, no problems, just a very rough idle. Removed the injectors to check all o rings and no problems. I did notice that the cylinder closest to the fire was at the manifold where the injector goes in looked very rusted around the orifice. The other injector holes in the manifold looked silver with some black residue. I used a vacuum and cleaned all of the manifold injector holes and re installed the injectors. Same problem after about 10 minutes of idle.
BTW, I reset the computer each time I removed the injectors. I also cleaned the TB over the weekend.
Thanks for and help on this.
I replaced the fuel injectors on my 1999 I6 yesterday with 784's. I drove around yesterday for 30 minutes or so no problem. Took the XJ to get tires and rims this morning. No problems. Drive home, smell gas, get home, open hood, see 3rd injector from front is leaking at fuel rail. I took that injector off and noticed I crushed the o ring during install. No big deal, replace o ring and put it back together. No more leaks. I drove around the hood for a few with no problems. When I got home the engine started running very rough at idle. Almost wants to stall. Rev up engine, no problems, just a very rough idle. Removed the injectors to check all o rings and no problems. I did notice that the cylinder closest to the fire was at the manifold where the injector goes in looked very rusted around the orifice. The other injector holes in the manifold looked silver with some black residue. I used a vacuum and cleaned all of the manifold injector holes and re installed the injectors. Same problem after about 10 minutes of idle.
BTW, I reset the computer each time I removed the injectors. I also cleaned the TB over the weekend.
Thanks for and help on this.
09-17-2012, 10:18 PM
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09-18-2012, 07:51 AM
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Cleaned the iac, it was not dirty at all. Checked all the vacuum lines I could find, they seem ok. Here is a pic of one of the spark plugs and they all look this way. Running too rich. I may have to put the factory injectors back in.
Last edited by Houston Kid; 09-18-2012 at 08:02 AM.