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Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
Ok, so I checked P0118 is still there.
When I googled it, it says its ECT sensor high voltage at startup.
Does that mean its a code that happens once and stays there? At startup to me means it only does it for a second. I dunno. Engine temp in the Torque program seems to match my guage and nothing is malfunctioning.
EDIT:
Are all temp sensors on the thermostat housing the same? I have one on my parts Jeep I could swap out and see what happens. Its a 95 parts jeep my DD is a 99.
When I googled it, it says its ECT sensor high voltage at startup.
Does that mean its a code that happens once and stays there? At startup to me means it only does it for a second. I dunno. Engine temp in the Torque program seems to match my guage and nothing is malfunctioning.
EDIT:
Are all temp sensors on the thermostat housing the same? I have one on my parts Jeep I could swap out and see what happens. Its a 95 parts jeep my DD is a 99.
Last edited by DieselD; Jun 5, 2013 at 04:15 PM.
Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Ok, so I checked P0118 is still there.
When I googled it, it says its ECT sensor high voltage at startup.
Does that mean its a code that happens once and stays there? At startup to me means it only does it for a second. I dunno. Engine temp in the Torque program seems to match my guage and nothing is malfunctioning.
When I googled it, it says its ECT sensor high voltage at startup.
Does that mean its a code that happens once and stays there? At startup to me means it only does it for a second. I dunno. Engine temp in the Torque program seems to match my guage and nothing is malfunctioning.
Torque and your gauge both rely on that sensor, all you've done is verified that the gauge works lol. To verify the sensor you need an IR thermometer.I'd see about grabbing a JY sensor and going from there. Not sure what a new one's worth.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Post Falls, Idaho
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
So just put a new alternator in my Jeep and still isn't charging? Had battery checked and said it was fine can't figure out why it's not charging. Any help is great
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 4,825
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From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
Well I'm not overheating or having coolant issues otherwise so I'm assuming it fuctioning somewhat close to properly. I need to buy one of those IR thermometers though.
I edited my post before you posted.
Would a 95 ECT work on my 99? I have one on a 95 parts XJ
I edited my post before you posted.
Would a 95 ECT work on my 99? I have one on a 95 parts XJ
Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Not sure, if I wasn't on my phone I'd check part numbers at Rock Auto. Have you taken apart the connector and cleaned it yet? Checked for bad wiring? If you've done injectors, manifold, or valve cover gasket maybe you damaged something
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From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
Wiring looked good I didn't test it. I have a multimeter but honestly wouldn't know how to check it.
I cleaned out the cennections the otherday with QD Contact Cleaner.
I did do injectors almost a year ago though.
I cleaned out the cennections the otherday with QD Contact Cleaner.
I did do injectors almost a year ago though.
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 157
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From: Greensboro NC
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I've got two front driveshafts on a Dana 30 n a 8.25....looking on quadratrec n they list different u joints for with n without abs....I bought mooge 280s but they had slip in the yoke...the old Spicer didn't can anyone tell me the greasable Spicer part number or are all 1310s the same size?
I am removing the visors on my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo so I can recover them. There is an electrical connection for the vanity light that looks like some kind of a quick disconnect device, but I cannot disconnect it at all, let alone quickly. Can someone please describe how to disconnect this kind of an electrical connector? See picture attached.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Greensboro NC
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I am removing the visors on my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo so I can recover them. There is an electrical connection for the vanity light that looks like some kind of a quick disconnect device, but I cannot disconnect it at all, let alone quickly. Can someone please describe how to disconnect this kind of an electrical connector? See picture attached.
Last edited by PoorManXj; Jun 5, 2013 at 06:44 PM.
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 72
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From: latham ny
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0




