Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.
Old 09-21-2015, 03:49 PM
How-Tos on this Topic
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:

Browse all: General Overview
Print Wikipost

XJ Ask the Question Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-20-2012, 10:15 PM
  #14716  
CF Veteran
 
sycoglitch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Mercer County, NJ
Posts: 12,692
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Default

Originally Posted by Houston Kid

Thanks for that but apparently the harness that comes in had some water sitting and I did not get it out and it melted when the current jumped across via the salt water.

How screwed am I on getting the junction box and incoming harness removed and replaced. I'm sure it ain't difficult, but I imagine it will be tedious.
As simple as this, go to JY get said box and attached harness and trace your lines and replace. Best thing is just to get dirty and explore. Take things apart. It'll help you understand your jeep more and appreciate it too. Good luck brother
sycoglitch is offline  
Old 09-20-2012, 10:18 PM
  #14717  
Senior Member
 
Houston Kid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Clear Lake, TX
Posts: 583
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999 Jeep Cherokee
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Pull harness and replace all attached.
I found a few pics of a complete fuse panel. I get what you were typing now. It is a cut and splice application. Junk yard tomorrow here I come.

Thanks again.

Yes, I'm from Texas.
Houston Kid is offline  
Old 09-20-2012, 10:20 PM
  #14718  
Senior Member
 
Houston Kid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Clear Lake, TX
Posts: 583
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999 Jeep Cherokee
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by sycoglitch
As simple as this, go to JY get said box and attached harness and trace your lines and replace. Best thing is just to get dirty and explore. Take things apart. It'll help you understand your jeep more and appreciate it too. Good luck brother
Thank you.
Houston Kid is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 02:12 PM
  #14719  
Newbie
 
ryanxj96's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Winchendon
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L inline 6
Default

i was just curious. ok i bought a 96 cherokee 4 door red auto etc. and i was wondering how to tell the difference between the SE trim and the Classic trim. i know both of them just say cherokee on the side just curious how i can tell.
ryanxj96 is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 02:13 PM
  #14720  
Moderator of Jeeps
 
NewKindOfClown's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Posts: 21,029
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

Originally Posted by ryanxj96
i was just curious. ok i bought a 96 cherokee 4 door red auto etc. and i was wondering how to tell the difference between the SE trim and the Classic trim. i know both of them just say cherokee on the side just curious how i can tell.
Email Jeep customer service from their site, give them your VIN, and ask for a 'build sheet.'
NewKindOfClown is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 04:20 PM
  #14721  
Newbie
 
JustinTurney's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default 1990 Cherokee ignition switch wiring

Does anybody have a diagram for the ignition switch wiring on a 1990 Cherokee? I recently replaced the switch because one of the wires shorted out and I believe the the wire is ruined and is the cause for my jeep starting and then dying when the key is relased from the start position to the "run" position. Any help with what each wire does and which colors correspond to them would be a huge help. Also any other sugestions to what may be the reason for why the jeep starts and then dies right away would be greatly appriciated. Thank you.
JustinTurney is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 04:34 PM
  #14722  
CF Veteran
 
bheath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: JOCO
Posts: 4,521
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Default

Originally Posted by JustinTurney
Does anybody have a diagram for the ignition switch wiring on a 1990 Cherokee? I recently replaced the switch because one of the wires shorted out and I believe the the wire is ruined and is the cause for my jeep starting and then dying when the key is relased from the start position to the "run" position. Any help with what each wire does and which colors correspond to them would be a huge help. Also any other sugestions to what may be the reason for why the jeep starts and then dies right away would be greatly appriciated. Thank you.
If it is the wire, id do a push button start on it. I did and i love mine. Plus its easier and cheaper(maybe).
bheath is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 05:00 PM
  #14723  
Member
 
TruckD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Longview, TX
Posts: 187
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre
Default

I'm finally getting around to a VERY intermittent problem that I've had, but I'm lost. Sometimes when I turn my key, all I get is my cluster/gauges/radio to come on. No cranking at all. After a random amount of attempts, it'll start no problem. I've ruled out the NSS, but this happens unpredictably so I am lost. What should I look at first?
TruckD is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 05:38 PM
  #14724  
Seasoned Member
 
Jeepyjeepy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wichita
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by TruckD
I'm finally getting around to a VERY intermittent problem that I've had, but I'm lost. Sometimes when I turn my key, all I get is my cluster/gauges/radio to come on. No cranking at all. After a random amount of attempts, it'll start no problem. I've ruled out the NSS, but this happens unpredictably so I am lost. What should I look at first?
Not sure on how likely but its possible the contacts in the ignition switch are worn. Id start by cleaning battery terminals and ends where the wires connect to starter, cant hurt and may be it.
Edit: pull starter relay and clean ends and inside the terminal that it plugs into
Jeepyjeepy is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 05:38 PM
  #14725  
Senior Member
 
94xjohio's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posts: 634
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
Default

Originally Posted by TruckD
I'm finally getting around to a VERY intermittent problem that I've had, but I'm lost. Sometimes when I turn my key, all I get is my cluster/gauges/radio to come on. No cranking at all. After a random amount of attempts, it'll start no problem. I've ruled out the NSS, but this happens unpredictably so I am lost. What should I look at first?
Starter relay, cps and tbs
94xjohio is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 05:46 PM
  #14726  
Herp Derp Jerp
 
salad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Parham, ON
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 12 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Default

Originally Posted by TruckD
I'm finally getting around to a VERY intermittent problem that I've had, but I'm lost. Sometimes when I turn my key, all I get is my cluster/gauges/radio to come on. No cranking at all. After a random amount of attempts, it'll start no problem. I've ruled out the NSS, but this happens unpredictably so I am lost. What should I look at first?
Do you hear a click when you turn the key to start? The starter solenoid should close. Have you tried giving the starter a tap with a hammer?
salad is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 10:15 PM
  #14727  
CF Veteran
 
a_shirey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 8,272
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 HO
Default

so next summer I want to find a part out jeep that i can swap in an AX-15. what all will i need besides the basics of a clutch, trans, and shifter? not sure how difficult this will be, but I love my jeep and want a 5 speed.
a_shirey is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 10:53 PM
  #14728  
Herp Derp Jerp
 
salad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Parham, ON
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 12 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Default

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/aw4-ax15-swap-115539/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/a...thread-258497/
salad is offline  
Old 09-21-2012, 11:40 PM
  #14729  
CF Veteran
 
sycoglitch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Mercer County, NJ
Posts: 12,692
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Default

Does anyone know the common load rating on an 01 xj with normal duty suspension. Just curious can't find info on it and can't check stamp on leafs til I rip it apart. Thanks I advance
sycoglitch is offline  
Old 09-22-2012, 01:08 AM
  #14730  
Member
 
TruckD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Longview, TX
Posts: 187
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre
Default

Originally Posted by salad

Do you hear a click when you turn the key to start? The starter solenoid should close. Have you tried giving the starter a tap with a hammer?
The only audible noise I remember hearing is that of the key cylinder turning. Nothing else makes a sound. If it was the starter, would it not crank at all? This first surfaced in 2008, but it just happens randomly (usually in the summer lol)
TruckD is offline  


Quick Reply: XJ Ask the Question Thread



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:45 PM.