Bronze_Lion

Hey there!

I just recently purchased my first Jeep, a 1997 Cherokee Sport. I'm under the impression it was a police/federal vehicle at some point, and I'm excited to get to wrenching.





Anyways, I have a few questions that I'd hope someone here would have an answer too.

First, what is this thing that I found. It was just chilling in the engine compartment like it had been removed and forgotten.






Second, what is this switch?










Thanks!

1arunem

Not sure on the first item. The second one (switch) is a battery master disconnect switch (not factory) that is usually used to turn on or kill the main power feed.

HEAP of JEEP

The first one is a Throttle Position Sensor. They probably changed it out and just left the old one floating around in the engine bay.

1976gmc20

Yeah, we have those on some of our fire engines.


Useful for vehicles that sit around a lot.

Fred/N0AZZ

I might suggest that you get a Build Sheet on your XJ it will tell you a lot about it and jf it has a police package.


Those battery main kill switch's are a must on race cars for safety mounted on rear bumper.

Bronze_Lion

Thanks for the help guys. I did have them replace the TPS as part of the buying agreement, so that makes sense. As far as a build sheet, how would one go about locating one?

EDIT: After some GoogleFu, found the place to submit a request. Here's what I seem to be working with:

Thank you for contacting the Jeep Customer Assistance Center.

We are pleased to provide vehicle build information per your request.
According to our records, this vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:
*M5 Prem Cloth Hi-Back Bucket Seats
ADL Skid Plate Group
AHBP Police Group
AJP Power Convenience Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARWP Sport Decor Group
BAUS 117 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGKP 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBWP Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion Seat
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKGP H.D. Vinyl Floor Covering
CKKP Reversible Carpet/Vinyl Cargo Mat
CKXS Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Lift Gate Assist Handle
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHPP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
DSAP Trac-Lok Differential Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GFAP Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GTZP Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
HAA Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCBP 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
K28P Delete Bodyside Molding
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LCKS Front Dome Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MB1P Black Front Bumper
MB5P Black Rear Bumper
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFFP Black Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MUKS Silver/Chrome Badging
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PW1 Stone White Clear Coat
QW1S Stone White C/C
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RALP AM/FM Radio
RCBP 2 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Steering
SCDP Luxury Steering Wheel
SDBP Heavy Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBBP Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRCP P225/65R17 BSW A/S Touring Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJDP 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
WKBP Matching Spare Wheel
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Delete Remote Start System
XEEP Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
XEUP Front Suspension Skid Plate
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

Thank you again for your email. Should you require additional
assistance, or have any new information to provide, please reply to this
email message or call 1-877-I-AM-JEEP (1-877-426-5337).

Sincerely,

Jody

Customer Service Representative
Jeep Customer Assistance Center