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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 196
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From: CT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Weird electrical issue:
When you turn the left turn signal on, the odometer flashes and if you hit the brakes, the odometer will just stay dim. Doesnt do this with the right turn signal
Then I noticed if the headlights are off and you are on the brakes, all the interior dash/shifter lights light up and the odometer dims.
Both blinkers work, all brake lights work and all the running lights work
I checked all the fuses and visually checked the trailer harness. Havent looked in the tail lights yet though. Any other ideas?
When you turn the left turn signal on, the odometer flashes and if you hit the brakes, the odometer will just stay dim. Doesnt do this with the right turn signal
Then I noticed if the headlights are off and you are on the brakes, all the interior dash/shifter lights light up and the odometer dims.
Both blinkers work, all brake lights work and all the running lights work
I checked all the fuses and visually checked the trailer harness. Havent looked in the tail lights yet though. Any other ideas?
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Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 210
Likes: 18
From: Plymouth, England
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
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Last edited by Xjlife101; May 4, 2014 at 11:26 AM.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
I do it in my Camaro to go from OD to 3rd under certain circumstances
Goose it, downshift, release throttle after the gear change.Edit: But your Jeep will be very unhappy if you use that method to drop speed.
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 88
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From: Washington
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Odd question maybe, but is it possible to reverse wire the fuel sending unit?
When you add gas to my daughters XJ, the fuel gauge shows near empty - the longer she drives it, the more fuel shows on the gauge, almost like it's working in reverse!
(I am planning on replacing the whole assembly, just hadn't run into this before)
When you add gas to my daughters XJ, the fuel gauge shows near empty - the longer she drives it, the more fuel shows on the gauge, almost like it's working in reverse!
(I am planning on replacing the whole assembly, just hadn't run into this before)
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Odd question maybe, but is it possible to reverse wire the fuel sending unit?
When you add gas to my daughters XJ, the fuel gauge shows near empty - the longer she drives it, the more fuel shows on the gauge, almost like it's working in reverse!
(I am planning on replacing the whole assembly, just hadn't run into this before)
When you add gas to my daughters XJ, the fuel gauge shows near empty - the longer she drives it, the more fuel shows on the gauge, almost like it's working in reverse!
(I am planning on replacing the whole assembly, just hadn't run into this before)
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
So I was gonna disconnect my sway bar today and I noticed my bushings are looking really worn out.
But my real question is this, I've been getting some bumpiness/vibration from the front end, and I was almost positive it's my front U-joints, there is some play in both of them, more on the passenger side. Anyway I was wondering if my bushings being so shot have been causing part of the noise/vibe?
(I'm still gonna put new u joints in, but this could have been hurting my ride, right?)
But my real question is this, I've been getting some bumpiness/vibration from the front end, and I was almost positive it's my front U-joints, there is some play in both of them, more on the passenger side. Anyway I was wondering if my bushings being so shot have been causing part of the noise/vibe?
(I'm still gonna put new u joints in, but this could have been hurting my ride, right?)
Last edited by XJhavesexJ; May 4, 2014 at 08:49 PM.
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 6,098
Likes: 250
From: DE
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Might be dumb. Would some nice thick 1/4" angle iron welded to the rocker be a good reinforcement for the rocker? I've never hit my rocker and don't play with rocks, the occasional hump or tree. Wonder if anyone has done this and if it'll form to the rocker well for support.
