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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
While the light behaviour sounds normal you may have some other problems that are causing your Jeep to require extra cranking. Take a look around here for a "poor man's prime" to see if it's the fuel system. Also a good refresh of your battery connections and having your battery load tested can be of help.
GEN light means the system voltage is below expectations. A lot of vehicles (earlier XJs, my stupid 2001 VW) just throw it on whenever voltage is below about 13 VDC
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Geez, a meter woulda been a real money saving investment.....
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Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Wetumpka, AL
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I use all sorts of brands, usually whenever I can find deals. Main thing is to look at the warranty you are offered. Mac, matco, snap on, ting, and the other elites are great tools, but for the average consumer you will mostly likely never need anything of that quality. Craftsman, proto, kobalt, husky, northern tool, and even some harbor freight stuff are good for the weekend mechanic.
I'm looking at radiators on rockauto and some of them list themselves as "heavy duty cooling" what does this mean? I am just looking at a 1 row OE replacement since I don't do anything crazy in it. I would do a heavier duty cooler if I had absolutely zero mods to make when I installed it.
How "get what you pay for" are these? I'm willing to spend more so I don't have to do it again in 2 years.
How "get what you pay for" are these? I'm willing to spend more so I don't have to do it again in 2 years.
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
Lies and heresy. I gave you a 90% confidence rate. :P
Maybe I lied to you on CF... hmmmm
Nope
No such animal. You'll need a scanner that knows ABS and/or eyeballs to check the brake system. Does your reservoir have fluid in it?
Maybe I lied to you on CF... hmmmm
Nope
No such animal. You'll need a scanner that knows ABS and/or eyeballs to check the brake system. Does your reservoir have fluid in it?
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
I'm looking at radiators on rockauto and some of them list themselves as "heavy duty cooling" what does this mean? I am just looking at a 1 row OE replacement since I don't do anything crazy in it. I would do a heavier duty cooler if I had absolutely zero mods to make when I installed it.
No idea... probably the same as everything else. I'm lucky enough to have no leaks and no overheating lol
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,028
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From: Hagerstown MD
Year: 93
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor





