Auto vs. manual ECU capabilities
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Auto vs. manual ECU capabilities
I Have just successfully had an ax-15 swap done on my 96 XJ, and am looking for a Computer from a 96 that came with a manual tranny. I was told a few different things and I'd like to get some clarification.
I was told that in 96 due to OBDII the computer is VIN locked so if I used the proper computer, I'd fail inspection. and in NJ, they can be picky.
Is that true?
Also my jeep has cruise control and I've never seen a manual cherokee before with cruise control, and I'm guessing is was never an option with the ax-15 (if anyone has one I'd love to see...) so if I throw in the manual computer, will I still have cruise control?
Could I have the auto computer "re-flashed" to the manual firmware image?
Any opinions, insight, and help would be appreciated.
I was told that in 96 due to OBDII the computer is VIN locked so if I used the proper computer, I'd fail inspection. and in NJ, they can be picky.
Is that true?
Also my jeep has cruise control and I've never seen a manual cherokee before with cruise control, and I'm guessing is was never an option with the ax-15 (if anyone has one I'd love to see...) so if I throw in the manual computer, will I still have cruise control?
Could I have the auto computer "re-flashed" to the manual firmware image?
Any opinions, insight, and help would be appreciated.
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