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Seasoned Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 414
Likes: 3
From: Minnesota
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Liter Inline 6
Any ideas of what a "ticking" or slight "bubbling" sound coming from the battery or just under it somewhere could be? I've somewhat ruled out the rad hoses because the engine has been off for 15-20 hours.
(FYI: I drove it afterwards and now after sitting for an hour or two there is no sound.)
(FYI: I drove it afterwards and now after sitting for an hour or two there is no sound.)
Beach Bum
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,123
Likes: 22
From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Or these from flea-bay; http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-Universal-Euro-Style-Black-Air-Intake-Side-Vent-Turbo-Scoop-Hood-SUV-Truck-/161374504262?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2592ab8546&vxp=mtr
CF Veteran
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 0
From: Hagerstown MD
Year: 93
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor
Seasoned Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 414
Likes: 3
From: Minnesota
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Liter Inline 6
Haha yep that's what I was thinking!
On a serious note, could the battery temp sender make this noise? I noticed that when I moved the battery it stopped. It's gone now but I'm still curious as to what it was.
On a serious note, could the battery temp sender make this noise? I noticed that when I moved the battery it stopped. It's gone now but I'm still curious as to what it was.
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,692
Likes: 6
From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
How old is your battery. How does the battery feel to touch when you shut the jeep off. What year jeep again. Do you have access to swapping the batteries out and run another one temporarily
Seasoned Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 414
Likes: 3
From: Minnesota
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Liter Inline 6
1998 XJ. Battery is a Napa Legend ~4 years old. Never felt it after driving but never seems to get really hot in there and I don't have another battery to swap. hmmmm...
Hello,
I need some help with a fairly newbie question
My XJ has seats like the one in the photo attached. I was about to order covers from Wet Okole, but they give me a ton of options for seat shape. I always thought my seats were called "bucket" seats.
Now I see that the Wet Okole site shows the 40/20/40 as the shape that looks most like mine (see other screenshot).
So what's the deal? Which seats does my beloved XJ have? What are they called?
Thank you so much for your time and help.
Alan
I need some help with a fairly newbie question

My XJ has seats like the one in the photo attached. I was about to order covers from Wet Okole, but they give me a ton of options for seat shape. I always thought my seats were called "bucket" seats.
Now I see that the Wet Okole site shows the 40/20/40 as the shape that looks most like mine (see other screenshot).
So what's the deal? Which seats does my beloved XJ have? What are they called?
Thank you so much for your time and help.
Alan
Senior Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
From: Fayetteville, NC
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
1. Where are all the jeep concept vehicles at? I am looking on the internet but cannot find any
2. How similar are the XJ and MJ? literally same parts?
2. How similar are the XJ and MJ? literally same parts?
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Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
I'm with sycoglitch. Might be a good idea to get the battery load tested.
Anyway there's nothing in that area that could make noise under anywhere like normal circumstances. Maybe the vacuum hose under there could crack but... Not likely it'd crack there.
Front half is identical.
Senior Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
From: Fayetteville, NC
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
google = jeep concept vehicles = renegade
that is all I could find. Judging by this internet hyperlink, it looks like they come through with most concepts.
that is all I could find. Judging by this internet hyperlink, it looks like they come through with most concepts.
My 1997 has powered seats, one morning the seat wont go forward at all, it goes reverse up down, lumbar support works, the works.
When I try going forward, it doesnt make any sound at all, only the switch itself?
Is there a reason It can't go forward, did something go loose, or did it just break, can the motor from a ZJ/ WJ powered seat replace my motor, the reason i'm asking is the junkyards around here in South Florida don't have any powered xj seats
When I try going forward, it doesnt make any sound at all, only the switch itself?
Is there a reason It can't go forward, did something go loose, or did it just break, can the motor from a ZJ/ WJ powered seat replace my motor, the reason i'm asking is the junkyards around here in South Florida don't have any powered xj seats
Senior Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
From: Fayetteville, NC
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My 1997 has powered seats, one morning the seat wont go forward at all, it goes reverse up down, lumbar support works, the works.
When I try going forward, it doesnt make any sound at all, only the switch itself?
Is there a reason It can't go forward, did something go loose, or did it just break, can the motor from a ZJ/ WJ powered seat replace my motor, the reason i'm asking is the junkyards around here in South Florida don't have any powered xj seats
When I try going forward, it doesnt make any sound at all, only the switch itself?
Is there a reason It can't go forward, did something go loose, or did it just break, can the motor from a ZJ/ WJ powered seat replace my motor, the reason i'm asking is the junkyards around here in South Florida don't have any powered xj seats




