Well this is a bit strange1
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: VA, USA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L, Inline Six
Well this is a bit strange1
So if my 01 xj goes through the engine code check sequence because my check engine light is always on it doesn't run through gauges, or 111111 through 9999999 TYPICALLY!! tried it dozens of times and I would always get 2.5 flashed on the screen then nothing. Today it ran through all the way after I drained the power. What does the 2.5 mean? Thanks yall!
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,357
Likes: 103
From: Canton, MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
So if my 01 xj goes through the engine code check sequence because my check engine light is always on it doesn't run through gauges, or 111111 through 9999999 TYPICALLY!! tried it dozens of times and I would always get 2.5 flashed on the screen then nothing. Today it ran through all the way after I drained the power. What does the 2.5 mean? Thanks yall!
2.5? Do you have a 2.5 L engine? LOL
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 4,172
Likes: 4
From: Riviera, Texas
Year: 1998 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Like CCKen said you need a scanner to read the codes I think only 96 and older you can pull the code with the key.
Last edited by RTorrez1; Mar 18, 2014 at 06:45 PM.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: VA, USA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L, Inline Six
hahah no it's the 4.0L, but it says 2.5 consistently. Yesterday I did get it to do the gauge run through like it was scanning for problems
Trending Topics
Seasoned Member
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 503
Likes: 0
From: WA
Model: Cherokee
What are you still looking for help with? You got it to run the cluster self test. That is just to make sure the gauges are working. Get a code reader and pull the codes to see why the CEL is on.
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 4,172
Likes: 4
From: Riviera, Texas
Year: 1998 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
If you have a CEL you need to have a scanner to read why you have a CEL. You can get the codes read for free at just about any chain parts store such as Auto Zone, O'Reilly or Advanced. That is the only way you are going to know why your CEL is on. No matter how many time you try to get the codes with the key method it is not going to work...
Last edited by RTorrez1; Mar 18, 2014 at 06:56 PM.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: VA, USA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L, Inline Six
haha take it easy boys I have an obd-ll scanner! just my IAC acting up! Just perplexed by this 2.5. Should have used better word choice, I don't need help just any spare info ya have layin around would be great!
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 4,172
Likes: 4
From: Riviera, Texas
Year: 1998 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I thought you were still chasing a problem since you never said anything other then you needed help. Anyways I have never seen the 2.5 on my 98 when doing the gauge check. You now have me curious on what it means. If you figure it out let us know.
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,357
Likes: 103
From: Canton, MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Rest the Odo trip button back to zero and try it again.
If it comes back it could mean that you have 2.5 years remaining in the life of your Flux Capacitor.
If it comes back it could mean that you have 2.5 years remaining in the life of your Flux Capacitor.
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 578
Likes: 4
From: Ocean, New Jersey
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: VA, USA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L, Inline Six
This is my favorite explanation yet! yeah that flux capacitor is getting pretty old at this point. I was thinking it meant it was 2.5 muffler bearings down from a full set. either way Ill scour the interweb and let yall know