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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Runs a little rough, check engine light is on, but feels like there's no power!! Exhaust fumes are REALLY bad. What is the best way of pulling a code on this heep, and knowing what it is without paying the man$$$$? Is there only supposed to be 1 O2 sensor, does it matter if there is no cat???? Sorry for all the?????'s Im trying to make a once parts jeep a road worthy dd, see pics. Thanks guys
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoECUcodes.htm
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Alright, thanks, anyone got something for the other gripes!!!
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by garb.man
Alright, thanks, anyone got something for the other gripes!!!
Replace cat, that will help with the fumes.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Check your timing an if the plug wires are on the right cylinder make sure all sensors are good and working correctly
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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start with the check engine light. It could be running really rich causing a strong exhaust smell.
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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So, i only have 1 O2 sensor on this, isnt there supposed to be two???The one i got is just aft of the collector of the exh manifold.
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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I know 95 has only the front one.the 2nd O2 might of came in 99 with the newer intake?I'm guessing on this though.
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