Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.
Old Sep 21, 2015, 03:49 PM
How-Tos on this Topic
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:

Browse all: General Overview
Print Wikipost

XJ Ask the Question Thread

Old Mar 27, 2014 | 09:34 AM
  #41266  
salad's Avatar
Herp Derp Jerp
Premium Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Default

Looks like ground. On my 1999 the ground just bolted or clipped onto the back of the radio, not part of any connector.
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 11:00 AM
  #41267  
JerrytheJeep's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,994
Likes: 8
From: San Jose
Year: 89
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

Originally Posted by salad
Looks like ground. On my 1999 the ground just bolted or clipped onto the back of the radio, not part of any connector.
Definitely the ground.
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 11:28 AM
  #41268  
CCKen's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,357
Likes: 103
From: Canton, MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by jeep89xj
when you plug in the scanner it should turn on by itself. and i tested all the pins in the plug and none of them have power going to them. and one of the pins should have constant power. and i figured out the fuse problem.
Ref DLC below.

Pin cavity 16 is power from fuse 17 in the PDC (Headlamps), pin cavities 4 and 5 are ground (G102).

The ground for 4 and 5 are at the trans dipstick tube bracket attachment stud. See pic. If you don't get voltage from 16 to 4 and/or 5, check G102 connection for corrosion and security.

Pic of '99 PDC below showing the DLC fuse. I'm sure this '99 PDC layout is the same for a '98.

Name:  99PDCREV3_26_14.jpg
Views: 48
Size:  446.9 KB

Name:  CopyofDLC.jpg
Views: 35
Size:  85.5 KB

G102:

Name:  G102.jpg
Views: 48
Size:  70.9 KB

Last edited by CCKen; Mar 27, 2014 at 11:33 AM. Reason: add pdc pic
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 12:46 PM
  #41269  
FruitSnacks's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 854
Likes: 1
From: Minnesota
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Question 1: What is the cylinder type deal to the left of my hand?
Question 2: What is the black tube in my hand for?
Question 3: Are there any specific reasons why the tube would be capped off?

XJ Ask the Question Thread-forumrunner_20140327_123711.jpg
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 12:48 PM
  #41270  
my89xj's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 10,447
Likes: 0
From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by FruitSnacks
Question 1: What is the cylinder type deal to the left of my hand?
Question 2: What is the black tube in my hand for?
Question 3: Are there any specific reasons why the tube would be capped off?
Cylinder is your cruise control. Black hose is a vacuum hose for something.

Pull the bolt out and see if your heat blows out your vents or not. If your heat stops it probably went to your vacuum canister.
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 12:50 PM
  #41271  
NewKindOfClown's Avatar
Moderator of Jeeps
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 21,029
Likes: 3
From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

If your cruise control and heat/AC settings work, leave the bolt alone. If they don't work, figure out where that's supposed to be connected.
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 12:59 PM
  #41272  
SteveMongr's Avatar
Beach Bum
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,123
Likes: 22
From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

The vacuum ball is what goes on that hose, after the cruise control.
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 03:55 PM
  #41273  
FruitSnacks's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 854
Likes: 1
From: Minnesota
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Cruise, heat and AC all work. Looks like I'm good to go lol
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 05:00 PM
  #41274  
GreatPumpkin's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 88
Likes: 1
From: Washington
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Annoying water leak(s) in cargo area. Thought I had it narrowed down to the passenger side rear window seal, as it was slightly pulled from the window in the top rear corner. I sealed that with good painters tape to verify if that was it, and/or if it was the only spot.
After lots of rain last night, I have a small lake on the passenger side and a small, separate pond on the drivers side so likely leaking in a couple spots???
- Roof rack is not likely source as I just replaced the headliner and saw no evidence there.
- Hinges not likely source either? Again no sign while replacing headliner.
- Hatch window seal is not rolled as shown here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/rea...er-leak-33903/
- Lower corners of the hatch glass do have water in the weep hole area (outside)
- Hatch door seal looks good except at the bottom center around the latch area.
Should I just replace the window seals (sides and hatch) and hope for the best?
Where are the usual suspect/trouble areas? What am I missing?
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 05:30 PM
  #41275  
frantic29's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
From: Topeka, KS
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

[QUOTE=cruiser54;2814420]Distributor gaskets can be had at Napa also. But, I just slip an o-ring on the dizzy instead

Is this oring thick enough. It fits on the distributor really well but seems a little thin to me. Put a pen next to it to try and give some perspective.
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 05:35 PM
  #41276  
cruiser54's Avatar
::CF Moderator::
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
Likes: 1,579
From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Probably thicker than a paper-thin gasket. I'd go with it.
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 05:47 PM
  #41277  
CCKen's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,357
Likes: 103
From: Canton, MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by cruiser54
Probably thicker than a paper-thin gasket. I'd go with it.
I wouldn't. Stick with the OEM gasket.
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 06:42 PM
  #41278  
96'XJlove's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Checked out the rust problems on the unibod
y today and I got two stress fractures, small ones, one on each side right before the rear tires, and a large chunk about the size of my fist rustin out on the inside of the unibody right before the frame stiffened behind the front left tire. Are these fixable issues or am I better off selling it and buying a better one but with more mileage.
The one I said is the size of my fist is as long as my hand and about a finger wide

Last edited by 96'XJlove; Mar 27, 2014 at 06:56 PM.
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 07:50 PM
  #41279  
Roadrunnr72's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 89
Likes: 1
From: VA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

2000 XJ, 4.0 popping when turning the wheels. Found it to be, what I think, is the track bar, goes from the axle on right side to frame on the left. From what I have been able to find, it's an adjustable, and I can't find just the end, only the complete track bar. Anyone know where I can find just the end? Thanks.....RR
Old Mar 27, 2014 | 07:59 PM
  #41280  
JerrytheJeep's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,994
Likes: 8
From: San Jose
Year: 89
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

Originally Posted by Roadrunnr72
2000 XJ, 4.0 popping when turning the wheels. Found it to be, what I think, is the track bar, goes from the axle on right side to frame on the left. From what I have been able to find, it's an adjustable, and I can't find just the end, only the complete track bar. Anyone know where I can find just the end? Thanks.....RR
Got a pic? It could be anything.

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:54 PM.