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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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What is that switch for and would it hurt the trans if I drive with the switch in the power position?
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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If i am right it will change your shifting. Lets say you are pulling a trailer with something heavy, switch it to power and you get your shifting changing at different RPMS. i think!
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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That's what I thought think it would hurt the trans to drive with out a trailer and drive it daily?
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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It just makes the trans shift a little harder. From what I read on here some say driving around in comfort makes the trans almost slip so you it's harder to tell it's shifting. My '88 I always rode around in power and never had an issue. I had it almost 10 yrs. You should be ok.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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the "comfort" extends the shift time period on your trans causing more wear.
the "power" is what every cherokee trans is set to that doesnt have the switch

power = normal
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Comfort "feathers" the clutches together, wearing them quicker, Power raises the shift points and TC lockup a little.
Jeeps after 91 (or 93?) Are permanently locked in "power".
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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K thanks
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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Can the switch be eliminated?
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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yes, but I dont remember what wires to tie together. Download an FSM and look it up yourself, then you can use the switch for lights or something.
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