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Desperate for a 4x4... so many codes!

Old Nov 22, 2023 | 01:12 AM
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Hello everyone like the title says I'm desperate for a 4x4... I recently got a 2wd xj actually my first xj and its awesome as a good looking daily driver but taking it offroad just leaves me with blue ***** tbh.

It's alright if you know what your doing but I rather not break it offroad and spend money to fix it since it's just a 2wd.

In the desperate attempt to get a 4x4 I put mine up for sale or TRADE lol trade for a 4x4 preferred.

Of course I'm not expecting to get a clean 4x4 trade for my rwd but I posted maybe someone has a 4x4 that needs some work and they just need a ready to go good looking daily driver.

Anyways I went to check out a 4x4 today and it had so many codes so many that I really don't think all of that is actually wrong with the car. I think it's one main issue causing everything. Maybe ecm or wiring?

Should I just avoid it? Or is this what I'll have to work with for a 2wd trade for 4x4

thanks! Also posted a pic of my jeep below red one.



My rwd jeep
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 03:18 AM
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Does it actually run with all of those codes? Jee wiz.
if its in really good condition otherwise I would consider the trade myself. But if its rough or rusty I would walk away in a heartbeat after seeing all of those codes
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 04:44 AM
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If other than the codes the thing is rust free, perfectly maintained, reasonable mileage... maybe.
BUT, if the current owner let all those faults accumulate the thing is probably a wreck..... fluids low/not changed, , overheated brakes shot, rust etc etc..
Things bought in desperation are usually a mistake

Note on these sort of questions it's helpful to include model year, mileage etc
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 09:04 AM
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What year is it?
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TrailerTrash
Does it actually run with all of those codes? Jee wiz.
if its in really good condition otherwise I would consider the trade myself. But if its rough or rusty I would walk away in a heartbeat after seeing all of those codes
yeah im just gonna find something else...
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 00t444e
What year is it?
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 11:25 PM
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Where is this at? If it's clean and minimal rust I'd be tempted to lowball the seller and take on the challenge. My bet would be bad grounding to the engine block for most of those codes.
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Old Nov 23, 2023 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by lawsoncl
Where is this at? If it's clean and minimal rust I'd be tempted to lowball the seller and take on the challenge. My bet would be bad grounding to the engine block for most of those codes.
Its in Miami and it has rust pretty bad but heres the link https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/370610132067805/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner
Edit: it doesnt let me post it but its a white jeep xj in miami area no fenders on it on facebookmarket.
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