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Mar 15, 2013 | 01:49 PM

#26461

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peacefrog53

I would assume this is kinda obvious. But I think I might be giving too much credit. Lol

Ya get used to explaining everything to be sure.

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Originally Posted by my89xj

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Yes, that thing can go.

Mar 15, 2013 | 01:50 PM

#26462

HINKLE83

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From: NY

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peacefrog53

BFH for the bars.

And change all your fluids before u head out just for peace of mind if anything

Thanks for the response. I ended up just popping the plastic piece out and using some pliers to lift the pin, and then yes, busted out the BFH. Worked great!

Mar 15, 2013 | 01:51 PM

#26463

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrange2

Ya get used to explaining everything to be sure.

Yes, that thing can go.

Holy engine compartment room

Mar 15, 2013 | 02:27 PM

#26464

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

To get to the shifter (trans and tcase) lights, I gotta take the center console out right?

So how do I get the trans shift handle off? It just pops off?

Mar 15, 2013 | 02:28 PM

#26465

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselD

To get to the shifter (trans and tcase) lights, I gotta take the center console out right?

So how do I get the trans shift handle off? It just pops off?

Just pop the covers off to change the bulbs. Center console stays in place.

Mar 15, 2013 | 02:30 PM

#26466

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Ok, I see how that might work for the trans, but the tcase appears to be one piece?

Its a 99.

Mar 15, 2013 | 02:35 PM

#26467

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselD

Ok, I see how that might work for the trans, but the tcase appears to be one piece?

Its a 99.

Just reach into it through the bristles and pull up.

Mar 15, 2013 | 02:35 PM

#26468

brdavis9

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From: Spokane WA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: ERH 4.0L Power Tech I-6 (HO)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HINKLE83

Hey guys, anyone ever have any problems with the roof rack bars? I'm in the military and just got orders to move across the country, so I've been getting the ol' jeep ready for the long drive. A neighbor gave me one of those "aerodynamic" rooftop cargo boxes, but when I went to install it, I ran into a weird problem. The cross bars on my roof wont budge! On 3 out of 4 buttons you can press them in but the rack wont slide, and on the 4th one the button depressed and then wont pop out. What gives? Anyone have any ideas?

Yeah. You can pop out the press-button ...during which, it is very likely that you are going to break some of the little plastic retainers. Spray it full of penetrant (WD40 is fine). And futz around with the little spring release & stops in there. You will eventually free it up (you don't need a BFH for this lol, you need some finesse and a screwdriver).

Quote:

And also, semi-related, if you were preparing for a 2,500 mile trip in a jeep with 180xxx miles on it, what would you change/flush/check/install/etc before you left?

Well, we moved 800 miles in a 140xxx miles XJ two years ago: does that count?

For our trip I just replaced the front & rear differential fluid, the transfer case fluid, the tranny fluid, and oil & filter. Along with a lot of gas on several occasions.

No problems in the drive, fully loaded inside (barely squeezed my wife into the driver seat and towing a loaded up utility trailer ...I was driving a 28 foot or somethin' Penske truck, towing the Wrangler on a trailer: it was quite a caravan lol).

Mar 15, 2013 | 02:39 PM

#26469

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Just reach into it through the bristles and pull up.

Cool. Thanks.

Mar 15, 2013 | 02:46 PM

#26470

ThatPurpleXJ

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From: Springfield Virginia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

So tomorrow Im going to be taking my doors off and since I have power everything I was going to use Grand Cherokee door plugs for my wiring. My only concern is the female connector on the body side seems a little open to water and mud getting inside of it. Could this be a problem for the electronics?

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Mar 15, 2013 | 03:06 PM

#26471

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ

That yellow ring there is a gasket/seal. Run a bead of silicone dielectric grease on it and off you go

Mar 15, 2013 | 03:07 PM

#26472

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by HINKLE83

Penetrating oil, hammer

Quote:

Originally Posted by HINKLE83

And also, semi-related, if you were preparing for a 2,500 mile trip in a jeep with 180xxx miles on it, what would you change/flush/check/install/etc before you left?

ALL fluids. Don't forget your coolant system! Grease the greasables and check your steering, driveline, and suspension for loose and worn bits.

Mar 15, 2013 | 03:22 PM

#26473

wiggles

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From: shawnee,ks

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

That yellow ring there is a gasket/seal. Run a bead of silicone dielectric grease on it and off you go

I assume he means while unpluged, the interior of the plug is exposed

Mar 15, 2013 | 03:24 PM

#26474

1976Mustang

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From: Colorado

Year: 1992 Cherokee Sport

Engine: Bone-Stock 242

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiggles

I assume he means while unpluged, the interior of the plug is exposed

I'd say the contacts are far enough apart to not worry about it. worst case scenario is you pop a fuse.

Mar 15, 2013 | 03:32 PM

#26475

ScikoFaery

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From: Pinehurst

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: H.O. 4.0L I6

P0205 cylinder 5 injection circuit

Thats the code I pulled they told me it meant I had to have a tune up but I cant afford that right now...any other solutions guys? Shes running rough as hell