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#2011
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If you have the 5 speed you have Command Track transfer case. I hope you weren't on dry pavement in 4 WD. You should ONLY be using 4WD H or L on loose surfaces....sandy or snowy. If not it puts huge stress on the non differential transfer case and will fry its guts quickly if abused.
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i've got a '97 cherokee and the fan that comes on when you turn on the air conditioning will not turn off, not even when i shut off the engine. as it is now i have to disconnect the battery so it wont drain the battery. is this a situation where i just have to deal with it and take out the fuse or can this be fixed easily?
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Year: 1991
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hey guys i can't find anything written up on a/c fan clutches so i'm starting this topic. i have a 98 cherokee classic 4x4 with the 4.0 I6 and it runs very good, has 179k and still runs pretty top notch. well after work today i get in start it up and the check gauges light comes on so i look at the gauges and notice the volt gauge isn't reading. then i notice the electric fan turns on and off every 3 seconds and the motor hasnt even warmed up past 120. so i drive home and pop the hood. and notice the elect fan is coming on because the a/c clutch is kicking on and off every 3 second. not sure why it's doing that. i had the control on defrost. i dont know if the volt gauge has anything to do with it. i tested the battery and its good. we did have a majoir down pour during the day and notice water all over under the hood so that might be a factor. so any ideas would be helpful. also couldnt i just unplug the a.c electric plug sence i won't be using it in winter anyhow.
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Regarding the fuseblock thing there was some kind of modem or processor under the dash- I'm guessing for a cell phone or a lo jack of some sort. I will check out the relays after work. I appreciate your input! Thanks!
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Engine: I6 with Mustang fuel injectors; 60mm Throttle Body;
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OK, this is my problem. My power windows work from drivers' door switch but not anywhere else. Also, my pwr locks do not work at all. I've checked voltage at the fuseblock and I'm not getting anything. The only thing I can see is that there is a white fuse holder looking thing on the left of the main fuse block. I tried to trace the wires from the back of the fuseblock and they seem to be going to that holder? BTW, there is nothing in the that holder. I also read some comments that the window lock sometimes fries, but I have tried two different driver side controls and neither of them make a difference, it still does the same thing. I'm going to try to post a pic on here. If it doesn't show up, its my main pic in my profile. My next step was looking into the solonoid, but if I have no power at the fuseblock, then I'm going to wait until I know more. Any ideas? Thanks guys!![](https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachments/f2/29813d1289547851-xj-ask-question-thread-cherokee-fuseblock.jpg)
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I just bypassed the whole thing as I don't worry about keeping kids from rolling down the windows or getting out of the car before they should.
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Here is a better way of bypassing the window/lock lockout on the drivers door.
http://soxja.org/images/pics/Bypass/Bypass.html
http://soxja.org/images/pics/Bypass/Bypass.html
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yes im a noob. begging all of your forgiveness for even asking (haha)
here goes..
looking at rustys website as they do lift/wheel/tire packages
whats the difference here?
spring pack
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan..._Code=WHEELS10
add a leaf
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan..._Code=WHEELS10
the parts lists seem identical?
is there another company i should be looking at that does a similar package?
not looking for the most hardcore lift possible as this is just going to be a winter beater/ have some fun truck. my "daily driver" is for the real fun stuff.
here goes..
looking at rustys website as they do lift/wheel/tire packages
whats the difference here?
spring pack
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan..._Code=WHEELS10
add a leaf
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan..._Code=WHEELS10
the parts lists seem identical?
is there another company i should be looking at that does a similar package?
not looking for the most hardcore lift possible as this is just going to be a winter beater/ have some fun truck. my "daily driver" is for the real fun stuff.
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the more expensive kit included a brand new leaf pack with all new leafs, while the less expensive kit is just a single new leaf that you would add to what you currently have
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lifted jeep and a lowered lotus will make for some good photoshoots. if only the jeep were black....
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yeah. i figured out it is because the freon is low. had it checked and there was only alittle in the system, so theres a leak somewhere and we are guessing the evaporater core becuase there is a water trickling noise coming from the vents.
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i just puchased my first xj 88 2 door on friday for 300 bux so far the only problem that i have found with it is somthing in the steering column broke and the guy kept driving with it and jacked up the wiring for the ignition and signals so currently it wont start i found a replacement column from a guy on craigslist parting out his 91 and i wanted to double check that it would fit into my 88.
thanks,
james
thanks,
james
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i just puchased my first xj 88 2 door on friday for 300 bux so far the only problem that i have found with it is somthing in the steering column broke and the guy kept driving with it and jacked up the wiring for the ignition and signals so currently it wont start i found a replacement column from a guy on craigslist parting out his 91 and i wanted to double check that it would fit into my 88.
thanks,
james
thanks,
james
I had a small problem when I tried to put a 91 column in my 90. The shaft that comes out of the end (that goes into the center shaft under the hood) was a half inch shorter on the 91 and things wouldn't go together far enough for the pinch bolt to go in. The shaft on my 90 was just over 3 inches long, the one on the 91 was only 2.5 inches (measured at their longest points). I ended up getting a column out of an 89 and it worked perfect. If you can, grab a column out of an 87-90.