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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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All the problems I've been having came right after I replaced the radiator
Old Sep 4, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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Wiring is what I figure since the last 2 POs were both teenagers and when I got the jeep the wiring harness was all hacked up and taped back together. I have spent close to $100 on just weather pack connectors and pig tails replacing what they had cut up/off. It's a work in progress and sooner or later I will get it tracked down.
Old Sep 4, 2014 | 09:14 PM
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Yep, same here right after the radiator replacement. I mean the same day.
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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 09:29 PM
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Is it a hard job changing ball joints and tie rod ends?What am I in for?
Old Sep 4, 2014 | 10:11 PM
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Is it a hard job changing ball joints and tie rod ends?What am I in for?
With the correct tools it's pretty easy, watch a few YouTube videos and then go at it.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 02:26 AM
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Looks like I'll be swapping my factory shackles for some MJs soonish. Should I worry about seized bolts like when I installed my lift 2 years ago or should everything come out easy(ier)?
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 03:48 AM
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quick question for everyone. I need to replace my A/C heater control. can i use one from a later model XJ or do i have to use the same one that came in my 96 XJ?
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
OK my 98 XJ 4.0 stutters and runs rough. I give it gas and it stutters and sounds like a motorcycle. But the weird thing is after driving it for about 30 seconds it clears up and idles fine. It smells like fuel when it stutters too. Last tune up under 10k miles
Unplug your Coolant Temperature Sensor. If the problem goes away with it unplugged, replace it. If not, plug it back in. Free test.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 06:43 AM
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This connecter is located under the dash and not plugged into anything. There are 6 wires going too it:
Two "white w/black stripe"
One "tan w/black stripe"
Two "black"
One "grey w/orange stripe"

Anyone know what its for?
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 04:07 PM
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1994 cherokee 4.0, what's the correct amount of fuel pressure I should be seeing at idle at the rail? 40 or 49? I've seen multiple responses.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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I don't remember the actual values but there is a lower reading with the vacuum connected to the fuel pressure regulator, and a higher one when the vacuum is removed from the FPR.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 05:09 PM
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I don't remember the actual values but there is a lower reading with the vacuum connected to the fuel pressure regulator, and a higher one when the vacuum is removed from the FPR.
Hmm.. Well I'm sitting at 40 at idle. I wanna go grab the tester again and see if it drops right away after I shut the motor off. Wanna find out why it's so sluggish to idle and start!
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4
Hmm.. Well I'm sitting at 40 at idle. I wanna go grab the tester again and see if it drops right away after I shut the motor off. Wanna find out why it's so sluggish to idle and start!
Well, test it with the hose pulled first and get that reading first.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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Well, test it with the hose pulled first and get that reading first.
What hose pulled?? Thought it was just plug into the rail and go?
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4
What hose pulled?? Thought it was just plug into the rail and go?
The vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator on the rail.



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