5 speed swap 97 cherokee
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5 speed swap 97 cherokee
So I have a 97 cherokee lifted an I'm looking to swap it from an automatic to a five speed. I have a complete donor with a five speed in it. My question is do I need to remove the entire engine wiring harness and transmission harness to accomplish the swap. Any info appreciated
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Year: 1996
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I have a computer from an automatic that's from the same year and model and i havent noticed any difference other than the shift light
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I still have my wrecked 5spd and I'm trying to decided if I want to put it in my new auto as well. My big concern is wiring up the backup lights and whether it will impact the use of my cruise control (although I have never used my cruise control...one day...I might )
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I had a 5 speed and went and bought an automatic's computer. All the lights turn signal, high beam low beam back ups all worked fine
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So I completed the swap, it turned out good. Improved my fuel economy and its way better to drive. But I ended up with a check engine light without changing the wiring harness or computer. I borrowed my friends computer and still had codes. Not really concerned but I would like to fix it
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So I completed the swap, it turned out good. Improved my fuel economy and its way better to drive. But I ended up with a check engine light without changing the wiring harness or computer. I borrowed my friends computer and still had codes. Not really concerned but I would like to fix it
Oh and fwiw my shift light does not tell me to shift into 6th gear.
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So I completed the swap, it turned out good. Improved my fuel economy and its way better to drive. But I ended up with a check engine light without changing the wiring harness or computer. I borrowed my friends computer and still had codes. Not really concerned but I would like to fix it
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