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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 87laredoxj
So I'm putting on aux. Reverse lights so I can see at night when loading. My question is how do I wire them to come on with regular reverse lights and on as well with a switch
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the way i'd do it. throw a relay/fuse in there somewhere too.

this allows it to come on with the stock reverse lights or a switch.
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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So basically wire like I normally would for a set of lights but splice into the stock harness too?
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 87laredoxj
So basically wire like I normally would for a set of lights but splice into the stock harness too?
yes. spice into the stock switched 12v for the reverse lights.
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Cool thank you
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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i have a 1988 jeep cherokee 4x4 and cant seem to troubleshoot it when in park and i stomp on the gas, no problem, but when it is in gear and i give and i stomp on it, it acts like it wants to stall (feels like driving with someone in a manual trans. that dont know how to drive). i know its a fuel problem but ive replaced the pump and filter, and no luck... also everytime i go to start it i always have to turn it over twice.
(stomp on it is a lil over kill of the word but the best i can think of to discribe it)
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Dwayne&Tammy4x4
i have a 1988 jeep cherokee 4x4 and cant seem to troubleshoot it when in park and i stomp on the gas, no problem, but when it is in gear and i give and i stomp on it, it acts like it wants to stall (feels like driving with someone in a manual trans. that dont know how to drive). i know its a fuel problem but ive replaced the pump and filter, and no luck... also everytime i go to start it i always have to turn it over twice.
(stomp on it is a lil over kill of the word but the best i can think of to discribe it)
Might be the fuel pressure regulator. Located in the tank....
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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Which junkyard electric fan is a popular swap for the Cherokees? I heard a taruas fan has a hi and low? Need to keep motor cool
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bheath

the way i'd do it. throw a relay/fuse in there somewhere too.

this allows it to come on with the stock reverse lights or a switch.
Probably fuse the switch leg.
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

Probably fuse the switch leg.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 1plunk

Might be the fuel pressure regulator. Located in the tank....
On a 1988 i believe the fuel pressure regulator is on the fuel rail not in the tank like the new models.

Id rent a fuel pressure gauge from an autoparts store and check your pressure at the fuel rail. That will gibe you the pressure after the regulator.
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

On a 1988 i believe the fuel pressure regulator is on the fuel rail not in the tank like the new models.

Id rent a fuel pressure gauge from an autoparts store and check your pressure at the fuel rail. That will gibe you the pressure after the regulator.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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What is that? On my fuel rail. Its a 99 4.0, I was thinking regulator, but I thought I read that was in the little "box" by the tank.
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD

What is that? On my fuel rail. Its a 99 4.0, I was thinking regulator, but I thought I read that was in the little "box" by the tank.
Pulse dampener.
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Rocker panel: What will a shop charge to weld it on?
You can buy a rocker panel for $50 or so.
I will just rattle can the thing to black myself.
Old Oct 29, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

Pulse dampener.
Oh... so it works with my flux capacitor? Lol.

I have no idea what a pulse dampener does. Helps keep pressure consistent? Some of these things on the 99 are so foreign to me.

I'm not having issues or anything I just seen it and had a wtf moment.



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