hey i just bought a 1986 2.8L v6 cherokee with a np228 tc, and there is a switch that i have right in behind gear selecter for the tranny, i have no idea what it is for, it moves side to side. there are no markings around it cause a previous owner painted the whole console. any help would be appreciated

 

Can you post a picture please? Thanks

 

I'm gonna guess here........ aftermarket light switch?
You could try tracing the wires.
Pics would help x2

 

Thats the nitrous switch, du. LoL,

 

Thats the nitrous switch, du. LoL, trace the wires

 

Wait a sec..... are u sure you know what your talking about?!?!?!
IVE NEVER HEARD OF AN 86 CHEROKEE WITH A 2.8 V6...... unless its a previous owner swap, you need to go pop the Hood n count how many spark plugs you have and revise the v part!!

 

Dang duplicate post, how to delete?

 

1984-1986 GM 2.8L V6 - 115 hp (86 kW) @ 4800 rpm, 145 lb·ft (197 N·m) @ 2400 rpm


linked for you:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ch...ck-specs-6345/

 

Really?!?! OK so I'm WRONG MY BAD!!

 

Correct me if im wrong but im pretty sure thats a chevy engine? (gm) they used in the cherokees

 

No if I'm right its a Renault

 

dont have any pics right now, jeep is over a friends house and i'm out of town for work, see if i can get some pics this weekend, pretty sure that its a gm motor, from what i have read. these 2 pics are the only ones that i currently have.

 

im here to save the day... err answer the question... lol
that is he 4x4 switch or as jeep called it the select track switch

 

Nevermind, Thanks Wikipedia

LR2

The longitudinal LR2 was a truck version ("B-code") produced from 1982 to 1990. It used a 2-barrel carburetor and produced 115 hp (86 kW) and 150 lb·ft (203 N·m).
Applications:

• 1982–1986 Chevrolet S-10/Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
• 1982–1986 GMC S-15/GMC S-15 Jimmy
• 1984–1986 Jeep Cherokee
• 1986 Jeep Comanche

 

cherokee engines:

• 1984-1985 2.5L (150 CID) I4 carbureted - 105 hp (78 kW) @ 5000 rpm, 132 lb·ft (179 N·m) torque @ 2800 rpm
• 1986-1990 2.5L (150 CID) I4 TBI (fuel injected) - 117 hp (87 kW) @ 5000 rpm, 135 lb·ft (183 N·m) @ 3500 rpm updated in 87-90 to 121 hp (90 kW)
• 1991-2000 2.5L (150 CID) I4 MPI (multi-port injection) - 130 hp (97 kW) @ 5250 rpm, 139 lb·ft (188 N·m) @ 3250 rpm
• 1984-1986 GM 2.8L V6 - 115 hp (86 kW) @ 4800 rpm, 145 lb·ft (197 N·m) @ 2400 rpm
• 1985-1987 Renault 2.1L 4cyl. Turbo Diesel - 85 hp (63 kW) @ 3750 rpm, 132 lb·ft (179 N·m) @ 2750 rpm
• 1987 4.0L (242 CID) I6 RENIX FI 242 - 173 hp (129 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 224 lb·ft (304 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
• 1988-1990 4.0L (242 CID) I6 RENIX FI 242 - 177 hp (132 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 225 lb·ft (305 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
• 1991-1995 4.0L (242 CID) I6 MPI (High Output) - 190 hp (142 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 235 lb·ft (319 N·m) @ 3200 rpm
• 1996 4.0L (242 CID) I6 MPI (High Output) **Chrysler Block Cast** - 190 hp (142 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 235 lb·ft (319 N·m) @ 3200 rpm

• 1984-1986 2.1 L Renault turbodiesel I4

• 1996-1999 4.0L (242 CID) I6 MPI (High Output) **Chrysler Block Cast** - 190 hp (142 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 235 lb·ft (319 N·m) @ 3200 rpm
• 2000-2001 4.0L (242 CID) I6 MPI "Power Tech" - 193 hp (144 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 243 lb·ft (329 N·m) @ 3200 rpm

• 1997-2000 2.5 L (150 CID) AMC 150 I4, 130 hp (97 kW)
• 1997-2001 2.5 L VM Motori turbodiesel I4 (sold in Europe, Australia and South America)
• 1997-1999 4.0 L (242 CID) 242 I6, 190 hp (142 kW)
• 2000-2001 4.0 L (242 CID) 242 Power Tech I6, 193 hp (144 kW)

Not available in the US Italian VM 2.5L Turbo Diesel - 140 hp (104 kW), 236 lb·ft (320 N·m) torque