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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by wiggles

...what? You are looking for a chime box on your drive shaft and you already looked behind the plastic?
He needs someone wit da image dawg

Square thing on the top but it's actually on the left side in real life
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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English isn't his first language, and he has an export diesel XJ. Help out if you can.
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by joaopaulo
About the jeep cherokee from 2000 year i would like to ask if anyone knows or can explain me where is located the chime box ...i know its under the drive shaft and i alreaddy was there looking after gett out the plastics but i see several boxes and i cant figer itout whish the box is.....i need help whit the image of the box or something ...thankyou
¿Hables español?
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by cf1k1

¿Hables español?
I think Portuguese is his native tongue. Might be wrong, and I don't know how many languages he speaks.
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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So i got a couple questions regarding wiring up the efan to a switch. One, do i just need a switch and wire? Then wire the positive to the switch, ground out the negative from the fan(and no ground from the switch itself), then take a wire from the switch to the battery?

2, i know the fan comes on during ac use and the defrosters, do u need to turn it on periodically yourself then when using defrosters or ac?
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Eagle564
So i got a couple questions regarding wiring up the efan to a switch. One, do i just need a switch and wire? Then wire the positive to the switch, ground out the negative from the fan(and no ground from the switch itself), then take a wire from the switch to the battery?

2, i know the fan comes on during ac use and the defrosters, do u need to turn it on periodically yourself then when using defrosters or ac?
Read the write up in my sig...

1.) 1 wire from the switch goes to any ground on the Jeep. The other goes to the dark blue with pink stripe wire going to the ECU.
2.) No
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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Omni radar renegades. There made about 120mi south of Mexican/us border. Anyone seen or heard of these. Or know a us distributer/prices. Not looking to buy just like to know about what's out there.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Is anyone else annoyed that the cigarette lighter only works when the jeep is in the on position? I sure am, and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to run just a 12v wire from the batt+ or another source to the lighter. Would it constantly drain my battery or work like ALL other cars cigarette lighters do? I suppose if nothing else I could hook it to a switch right ,then turn it on and off whenever I wanted.

Ideas or insight is much appreciated thanks everyone.
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by PNWjeeper
Is anyone else annoyed that the cigarette lighter only works when the jeep is in the on position? I sure am, and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to run just a 12v wire from the batt+ or another source to the lighter. Would it constantly drain my battery or work like ALL other cars cigarette lighters do? I suppose if nothing else I could hook it to a switch right ,then turn it on and off whenever I wanted.

Ideas or insight is much appreciated thanks everyone.
I'd go with a switch. Not all cars have constant power there; especially older models.
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Ok I'm new here so feel free to criticize. I have a 96 Grand Cherokee 5.2L. with a glass pack and cold air intake if it matters. It started studdering upon acceleration right about 3,000 rmps at first only at 1/2 to 3/4 of throttle almost like a governor. so i replaced the plugs. Then cap and rotor. Checked all my fluids. and replaced the MAP sensor. NO CHANGE checked the codes and got a #7 misfire and a general misfire cleared the codes after replacing the parts.... today i take my son to school. i was making it to do it again. and it dies. starts makes to school and back dies 2 more times. in under 5 miles of road. and now its in my driveway and will not start again. I'm going to make sure fuel level isn't a problem. it says an 1/8 of tank but i have had several issues with that. But that's a different discussion. also about the same time this started i got a rattle in my exhaust something is in there right after my ressinator. I am new to owning a jeep but not mechanics. but im dumbfounded plz help
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by PNWjeeper
Is anyone else annoyed that the cigarette lighter only works when the jeep is in the on position? I sure am, and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to run just a 12v wire from the batt+ or another source to the lighter. Would it constantly drain my battery or work like ALL other cars cigarette lighters do? I suppose if nothing else I could hook it to a switch right ,then turn it on and off whenever I wanted.

Ideas or insight is much appreciated thanks everyone.


As long as it's fused there's nothing wrong with that.

It won't drain your battery any more than any other vehicle.

I'd just run a fused wire straight to one of the vacant spots on the fuse panel.

There's no sense in going all the way to the battery.
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Donerighthandyman
Ok I'm new here so feel free to criticize. I have a 96 Grand Cherokee 5.2L. with a glass pack and cold air intake if it matters. It started studdering upon acceleration right about 3,000 rmps at first only at 1/2 to 3/4 of throttle almost like a governor. so i replaced the plugs. Then cap and rotor. Checked all my fluids. and replaced the MAP sensor. NO CHANGE checked the codes and got a #7 misfire and a general misfire cleared the codes after replacing the parts.... today i take my son to school. i was making it to do it again. and it dies. starts makes to school and back dies 2 more times. in under 5 miles of road. and now its in my driveway and will not start again. I'm going to make sure fuel level isn't a problem. it says an 1/8 of tank but i have had several issues with that. But that's a different discussion. also about the same time this started i got a rattle in my exhaust something is in there right after my ressinator. I am new to owning a jeep but not mechanics. but im dumbfounded plz help

I'd start with 5 gallons of gas.
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Is the starter coated in oil from a present or previous oil leak?

If so, you can disassemble the starter, spray the parts off with Brake-kleen and reassembble it most likely.

BTW, how's your son?
It is covered in oil from some leaks. But lately I have been having really slow starta and Iv got a brand new battery that tests perfect so im assiming the starter is on its way out anyway?

My sons doing much better, he had a seizure lasting 23 min.After that his body stayed stiff for about 1 hour, they had to give him a super dose of his regular seizure meds to get him stable. This morning hes up, no fuss and seems to be feeling great. Hopefully we get to go home today.
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Is royal purple gear oil worth it? Is it better than most cheap brands?
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by PNWjeeper
Is anyone else annoyed that the cigarette lighter only works when the jeep is in the on position? I sure am, and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to run just a 12v wire from the batt+ or another source to the lighter. Would it constantly drain my battery or work like ALL other cars cigarette lighters do? I suppose if nothing else I could hook it to a switch right ,then turn it on and off whenever I wanted.

Ideas or insight is much appreciated thanks everyone.
Yes! Well on my 91 I was. Then I got a 99 , it has a cig lighter AND ankther socket for accessories. The one for accessories stays on whether key is on or not. The CIG lighter doesn't.

Maybe find a diagram for how the 99s extra port is wired up and go from there.

Another option, I've seen people hardwire USB ports for charging phones. I know there's was a guy on CF that did it.



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