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Old May 25, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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Why is the coast pattern not changing?
Old May 25, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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Getting this bumper in a week or two.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JerrytheJeep
So use a smaller shim? How thick is the one in there?
Stock, I think a 10,000th of an inch.
Originally Posted by salad
Why is the coast pattern not changing?
That's what I'm wondering
Old May 25, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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Is there a way to measure for axle shims? I got around 6" lift in the rear and a sye. Pretty sure it needs rotated.
Old May 25, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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1st time on any type of Forum. So Hello! I thought I'd start with a problem I'm having. I just purchased a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport for my daughter that just got her license in a private sale. I just fixed the power window switch(resoldered switch/windows could only be used from the drivers door) & repaired the broken wire to the speaker. I had the negative battery terminal disconnected because I couldnt find the fuse to turn off all the door/domb lights. I then started to troubleshoot the front passenger side speaker. I then reconnected the battery so I can have power to the radio, but it only stayed on for a minute & I couldn't get the Jeep started. A neighbor had a new battery & I was able to start the Jeep. Do I have a bad Battery? It's only about a year old said the last owner or do I have another problem. What voltage should the alternator be charging at? I tried to search this site & I'm getting scared of what the problem might be. In adddition to this, I will search later but found a leak that is collecting water behind the driver's side rear seat.
Old May 25, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Longest long shot question ever.
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I had the engine off with the radio on and it touched the dipstick and sparks went flying. (The red one)


Also are there any side mirrors we can swap on our Jeeps? I wanna add a mirror so i can see the tires, but the mirrors really arent big enough...
Old May 25, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
Longest long shot question ever.

I had the engine off with the radio on and it touched the dipstick and sparks went flying. (The red one)

Also are there any side mirrors we can swap on our Jeeps? I wanna add a mirror so i can see the tires, but the mirrors really arent big enough...
What's that wire for anyways?
Old May 25, 2014 | 07:48 PM
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What's that wire for anyways?
idk. mine as well cut it out. Jeeps run on magic, not electricity and gasoline
Old May 25, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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It looks like an old amp power wire that is still hooked up and apparently has a bare spot in it... Not good. Are there any red wires on your battery or fuse box?
Old May 25, 2014 | 07:54 PM
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It looks like an old amp power wire that is still hooked up and apparently has a bare spot in it... Not good. Are there any red wires on your battery or fuse box?
no, its small gauge. its defiantly an oe wire. ill explore/ update 2mro. i just didnt wanna touch it getting out of work
Old May 25, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole

idk. mine as well cut it out. Jeeps run on magic, not electricity and gasoline
Mine runs on magic too... Somehow i still have some money left after i fill up. Only one explination: magic.
Old May 25, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FruitSnacks
Mine runs on magic too... Somehow i still have some money left after i fill up. Only one explination: magic.
unicorns man....
Old May 25, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Daughtersgift
1st time on any type of Forum. So Hello! I thought I'd start with a problem I'm having. I just purchased a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport for my daughter that just got her license in a private sale. I just fixed the power window switch(resoldered switch/windows could only be used from the drivers door) & repaired the broken wire to the speaker. I had the negative battery terminal disconnected because I couldnt find the fuse to turn off all the door/domb lights. I then started to troubleshoot the front passenger side speaker. I then reconnected the battery so I can have power to the radio, but it only stayed on for a minute & I couldn't get the Jeep started. A neighbor had a new battery & I was able to start the Jeep. Do I have a bad Battery? It's only about a year old said the last owner or do I have another problem. What voltage should the alternator be charging at? I tried to search this site & I'm getting scared of what the problem might be. In adddition to this, I will search later but found a leak that is collecting water behind the driver's side rear seat.

Congratulations on the purchase and welcome to the forum!

If the Jeep ran fine with your neighbors battery you either have a dead one or a poor connection. Buildup of corrosion on the terminals, posts, and even up into the cable itself can cause that sort of behaviour.

Voltage-wise, a good battery I've seen will hang slightly over 12V and then drop to maybe 11.8V over a few minutes after being disconnected from a charging source. While charging, system voltage should range from 13.8V to 14.2V
Old May 25, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
unicorns man....
Nah. Magnets.
Old May 25, 2014 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
Longest long shot question ever.


I had the engine off with the radio on and it touched the dipstick and sparks went flying. (The red one)


Also are there any side mirrors we can swap on our Jeeps? I wanna add a mirror so i can see the tires, but the mirrors really arent big enough...
Maybe a tach wire for a remote start



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