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11-30-2017, 12:00 AM
No, I don't lick fish.
Do you hear an audible "click" sound at all? Could have a bad lead at/near the starter or ignition switch.... or most commonly, just worn out contacts in the starter itself.
Since all other components are working correctly in the accessory position in the "on" position in the ignition.
Since all other components are working correctly in the accessory position in the "on" position in the ignition.
Simplest test first:
Locate the PDC (fuse box) under the hood. Swap the Starter Relay for another relay of the same type that runs something non-critical (such as the A/C, if it's the same style relay). Try again.
This free test will determine whether or not the relay has failed, which would the cheapest possible fix.
Locate the PDC (fuse box) under the hood. Swap the Starter Relay for another relay of the same type that runs something non-critical (such as the A/C, if it's the same style relay). Try again.
This free test will determine whether or not the relay has failed, which would the cheapest possible fix.
12-01-2017, 10:28 AM
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Howdy from Canada
Ok i got a Fuel Tank Question for my 1996 Cherokee HO SPort i recently bought...
trying to change out the tank got it out but looking at it its a steel metal tank any ideas or upgrades to a different tank maybe a plastic one that will swap over
from a junk yard from newer cherokee?
if so what years am i looking for at the wrecker?
also the pump wiring is the same ?ect or can i just use my old pump and sending unit in the possible plastic tank?
thanks
Ok i got a Fuel Tank Question for my 1996 Cherokee HO SPort i recently bought...
trying to change out the tank got it out but looking at it its a steel metal tank any ideas or upgrades to a different tank maybe a plastic one that will swap over
from a junk yard from newer cherokee?
if so what years am i looking for at the wrecker?
also the pump wiring is the same ?ect or can i just use my old pump and sending unit in the possible plastic tank?
thanks
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12-02-2017, 08:13 PM
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12-04-2017, 04:03 PM
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So here is something I am trying to figure out. The shot below of the hatch latch is supposedly from a '98 Grand Cherokee Limited. I came across this just poking around. As best I can tell it is the same as for a '97 and up XJ. What is with the wiring?
12-04-2017, 09:18 PM
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New the Jeep forum. Recently purchased a 2000 cherokee and would like to upgrade my headlights. Can y’all throw me some solid LED headlights i can look into, thanks!
12-04-2017, 09:27 PM
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12-04-2017, 10:26 PM
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New to the forum. Ive been messing with my Cherokee for a week or so now and have had no progress. Its a 1989 with a 1991 HO swapped in by previous owner. Has '89 tranny and wiring but the guy did a hack job. The current issue is that it wont crank. Sounds like the bendix is coming out but not meshing with the teeth. Ive replaced the battery, starter, and starter relay. No luck so far but hoping to find some help on here. Thanks in advance!
12-04-2017, 10:27 PM
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I have a 2000 XJ4x4. Pretty bad vibration at about 45mph and oil coming from driver side rear wheel around drum. Any suggestions?
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12-05-2017, 03:58 AM
No, I don't lick fish.
Howdy from Canada
Ok i got a Fuel Tank Question for my 1996 Cherokee HO SPort i recently bought...
trying to change out the tank got it out but looking at it its a steel metal tank any ideas or upgrades to a different tank maybe a plastic one that will swap over
from a junk yard from newer cherokee?
if so what years am i looking for at the wrecker?
also the pump wiring is the same ?ect or can i just use my old pump and sending unit in the possible plastic tank?
thanks
Ok i got a Fuel Tank Question for my 1996 Cherokee HO SPort i recently bought...
trying to change out the tank got it out but looking at it its a steel metal tank any ideas or upgrades to a different tank maybe a plastic one that will swap over
from a junk yard from newer cherokee?
if so what years am i looking for at the wrecker?
also the pump wiring is the same ?ect or can i just use my old pump and sending unit in the possible plastic tank?
thanks
Any particular reason why you're considering such a swap?
Jack both wheels off the ground, pull the driver's side wheel and drum off and have someone rotate the axle while you watch the axleshaft flange. It's possible you have a bent axleshaft.
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12-05-2017, 04:00 AM
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smell the fluid and find out if it is gear oil or brake fluid. Could even be a bent rim.
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12-07-2017, 09:36 PM
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2000 XJ Coil Pack Install Question
After a top end rebuild I am reinstalling the coil pack on a 2000 Cherokee 4.0 (no distributor or plug wires). When mounting the coil pack rail onto the spark plugs should you feel a click when the electrical contact inside each boot engages the top of a spark plug? Or do the electrodes inside the boots just set up against the top of the plugs? It seems that the metal furls for the coil pack retaining bolts bottom out against the head, indicating full engagement, but I had no indication that the boots were fully seated to the plugs. I have verified that all boots are aligned properly over the plugs and a firm push in the coil pack boot areas didn’t result in further movement. Thanks.
12-08-2017, 02:25 AM
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Fuel line and pinhole leaks question
Welp. Stupid metal bracket on the intake screwed up the fuel line and now have pinhole leaks. Question is: Can I just disconnect the fuel pump from the fuse box, depressurize, cut the fuel line, and splice it with some high pressure hose? I was reading the guide for replacing the whole thing (https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/le...nt-fix-170244/) with hose, but I don't really want to for now.
12-08-2017, 07:36 AM
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Welp. Stupid metal bracket on the intake screwed up the fuel line and now have pinhole leaks. Question is: Can I just disconnect the fuel pump from the fuse box, depressurize, cut the fuel line, and splice it with some high pressure hose? I was reading the guide for replacing the whole thing (https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/le...nt-fix-170244/) with hose, but I don't really want to for now.
12-10-2017, 03:38 PM
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Quick question: 2001 xj 4.0 CA emissions
Does the computer go into a closed loop fuel map when a misfire code is present? What about a catalytic converter out of efficiency code?
I’ve had an intermittent cat code that lately has been persistent and my mpg is at like 10.
Just wondering if either of these codes forces the computer into the “safe” fuel maps instead of the open fuel maps using the 02 sensors.
Does the computer go into a closed loop fuel map when a misfire code is present? What about a catalytic converter out of efficiency code?
I’ve had an intermittent cat code that lately has been persistent and my mpg is at like 10.
Just wondering if either of these codes forces the computer into the “safe” fuel maps instead of the open fuel maps using the 02 sensors.