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Old May 19, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Washed the Jeep yesterday and saw this wire hanging out. It connects in a T shape above the transfer case. Not sure what it is, but since it came undone, I've been having response problems and a check engine light. Thanks.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Looks like it's for the rear o2 sensor
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Old May 19, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ
Looks like it's for the rear o2 sensor
x2. Looks the the wire got cut right by connector. Check the o2 sensor in you cataylic converter and trace the wire back from it.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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get a flashlight...the radius it stretches can't be too big.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Would that have anything to do with my response problems?
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Old May 19, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Yea.. A bad O2 can do all kinds of wacky things and turn that light on in your dash.
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