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cant pass inspection cause of check engine light
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From: Lindenhurst
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
cant pass inspection cause of check engine light
uhhhhhh wtf dont no code number but i think it somthing with evap sensor gas cap change still on anyway i can cheat the inspection 
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Your local auto part store will probably have a OBDII tool that will tell you exactly why your check engine light is on. Its usually free to use.
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From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
You can't cheat a obd inspection.
if you clear the code then it will just say OBD systems check incomplete and test will be aborted till it gets driven 60 to 80 miles and if the light pops back on after the checks are complete then it fails till the problem gets fixed.
Check all the rubber hoses going from the tank to the motor.
The 2000 xj's are known for evap hoses cracking.
if you clear the code then it will just say OBD systems check incomplete and test will be aborted till it gets driven 60 to 80 miles and if the light pops back on after the checks are complete then it fails till the problem gets fixed.
Check all the rubber hoses going from the tank to the motor.
The 2000 xj's are known for evap hoses cracking.
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Model: Cherokee
JeepingDan beat me to it!
but....
^that wont work, since it will say the computer was disconnected and then that will cause it not to pass.
just get a code scanner and fix it right.
im not sure what year your jeep is, but you can flash codes on some models and figure out whats wrong. good luck!
but....
^that wont work, since it will say the computer was disconnected and then that will cause it not to pass.
just get a code scanner and fix it right.
im not sure what year your jeep is, but you can flash codes on some models and figure out whats wrong. good luck!
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From: 9000 ft, CO
Year: 1999 XJ
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
With a 2000 Cherokee I think it'll dislpay the code on the digital odometer. Press&hold your odometer reset button with the key off, turn your ignition to "On" (not "Start) and release the button. Your cluster should go through a sequence and display any codes at the end.
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
maybe key on off on off on count light flashes look up on pc for code dont no what year this stopped manuals help alot in this situation you know
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From: VA & OBX
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: "242"
that's why the south rocks. or just a few parts lol.
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From: Lindenhurst
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
yes i dont have a code scanner i went5 to advanced they scaned it said it was evap im still learning with auto mechnics so yea does anyone have a picture of this rubber hose from tank to motor im new and learning
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
evap canistor maybe mine is the can looking thing under pressure bottle on pass side firewall under hood chec lines to it and from it
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From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
Crawl underneath the gas tank and follow the lines up to the front and under the hood. Do a visual inspection for any kind of damage to the hoses.