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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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1989, 4.0, auto

So Im having trouble with this wire with no apparent spot to connect to. I followed it to this connector with the red/white wire. and then from there it goes to the starter relay....I also noticed on the drivers fender well, this relay(?) with the same red and red/white wire combo. what is it? Where does the lone red wire plug in at? Couldn't find squat.

Sorry for lack of detail, electrical isn't my thing.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 03:49 PM
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This help?
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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Thanks Cruiser, I found that pic while searching, but unfortunately all the terminals are being used and have the correct connections
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 04:20 PM
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That relays for aux fan . Might the wire be hood light ?
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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That's what I'm thinkin. My 87 Laredo has a retractable light unit under the hood and the power wire for it looks the same.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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Something to do with the AC? Like when the compressor is energized with a relay, the cooling fan relay on the driver's side inner fender is also energized?
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 04:45 PM
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retractable light? ill have to check that out when it stops pouring rain.
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They were options not all had them but the plugs were still there...
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Originally Posted by freegdr
They were options not all had them but the plugs were still there...
Correct.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 05:59 PM
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Ahh, I see. learn something new everyday I suppose. That would explain why I cant find anywhere it would go....

By chance have you gentlemen seen my other thread about low idle and a fluctuating rpm while coasting? I can sure use help on that
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 06:01 PM
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Gentlemen ! who just walked in ?
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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Something I should mention is that my red wire has constant 12v and if yours does to then that is probably what it was designated for.
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Originally Posted by Scotty16
Ahh, I see. learn something new everyday I suppose. That would explain why I cant find anywhere it would go....

By chance have you gentlemen seen my other thread about low idle and a fluctuating rpm while coasting? I can sure use help on that
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How many of my Tips have you done?
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/low...asting-187998/

Ive done the ground refreshing, tps adjusting, throttle body cleaning, coil contacts, relay cleaning, vacuum leak was done by a shop as well as exhaust. ecu connector refresh. some of the others I haven't had time to get to yet...
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 06:45 AM
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I've got an idea for your red wire. If you put a piggy-back terminal on your ignition wire input on starter relay,(see cruiser's pic),you could put a push button switch between the red wire and the piggy-back terminal. This would give you a remote start switch for troubleshooting.
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