Computer (ECU) Interchangeability?
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Year: 1996 Two Door Wagoneer
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Computer (ECU) Interchangeability?
Grabbed the computer out of a similarly equipped 96 XJ at the jy yesterday. Been wanting to get one for the shelf in case mine goes belly up someday. It was half price day and I had a $20 PnP coupon to boot! So it was $15 out the door. Seemed an acceptable risk to me.
How Plug N Play are these?
How Plug N Play are these?
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Year: 2001
Engine: 4.0 l I-6
'96 was a transition year so there might be some issues. In General if you stay in the same range Renix for Renix, post Renix - 95, 97 - 98 and 2000 - 2001 you're okay.
I haven't been around Cherokee's long enough to know if there were changes during / after '96 that would effect your ability to plug n' play. Big changes were from Renix to post Renix and from Post Renix to electronic ignition (in 2000).
I haven't been around Cherokee's long enough to know if there were changes during / after '96 that would effect your ability to plug n' play. Big changes were from Renix to post Renix and from Post Renix to electronic ignition (in 2000).
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Year: 1996 Two Door Wagoneer
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Donor ECU came from a production number about 90,000 above mine, which was made mid-Feb 96. But all the sensors and the ECU appear the same. So hopefully I am OK with the donor.
Also if note, there is a recall reflash sticker on the ECU in my XJ. Any clue what this was about?
Also if note, there is a recall reflash sticker on the ECU in my XJ. Any clue what this was about?
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Donor ECU came from a production number about 90,000 above mine, which was made mid-Feb 96. But all the sensors and the ECU appear the same. So hopefully I am OK with the donor.
Also if note, there is a recall reflash sticker on the ECU in my XJ. Any clue what this was about?
Also if note, there is a recall reflash sticker on the ECU in my XJ. Any clue what this was about?
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Donor ECU came from a production number about 90,000 above mine, which was made mid-Feb 96. But all the sensors and the ECU appear the same. So hopefully I am OK with the donor.
Also if note, there is a recall reflash sticker on the ECU in my XJ. Any clue what this was about?
Also if note, there is a recall reflash sticker on the ECU in my XJ. Any clue what this was about?
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Year: 1998 Sport
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You may as well give it a try since you have. At least then you know if it works or not, instead of waiting until you need it and it doesn't work. Let us know if it works or not. Good luck.
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