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Yes. The engines are basically identical, the only thing that changed on the block and head (that matter in this case) are the factory deleted the temperature sending unit at the rear of the head. I think most people just drill and tap a new hole for this. The electronics and accessories are not a straight swap between years.
The AW4 changed quite a bit electronically. But everything will bolt up just fine.
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From: Southern Maryland
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 1999 4.0L
For your gauge sender you can drill and tap a new hole or you can extend the wire up to your thermostat housing and draill and tap a hole there
I don't think the trans would be a direct swap because of output changes but I'm not sure
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Year: Different Years (I have several XJ's)
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Engine: 4.0 HO
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From: Jackson, MI
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
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From: Cumberland Plateau
Year: 1997 Sport, 2001 Limited
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hello, I've got a 97 Sport with rear wiper only in the switch panel. I picked up a 3 switch panel from a 1998 Classic at the JY today (wiper, defrost, fogs) and thought it would swap right in. The plugs for the switches all seem like a straight plug in, but the connectors for the lighter and Power Socket are different. Can the old sockets be swapped to the new panel? Can't figure out how to get them out and thought I'd ask before I break something
. What I'd really like to do is end up with two power sockets if anyone knows how to go about that. Thanks!
. What I'd really like to do is end up with two power sockets if anyone knows how to go about that. Thanks!
Hello, I've got a 97 Sport with rear wiper only in the switch panel. I picked up a 3 switch panel from a 1998 Classic at the JY today (wiper, defrost, fogs) and thought it would swap right in. The plugs for the switches all seem like a straight plug in, but the connectors for the lighter and Power Socket are different. Can the old sockets be swapped to the new panel? Can't figure out how to get them out and thought I'd ask before I break something
. What I'd really like to do is end up with two power sockets if anyone knows how to go about that. Thanks!
. What I'd really like to do is end up with two power sockets if anyone knows how to go about that. Thanks!Herp Derp Jerp

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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Is the charcoal canister, for catching gas fumes. No need to service it unless the PCM is complaining about it, although I imagine the bracket is horrifically rusty.
Engine is good for you for sure, the transmission you'd be better of selling.
Pretty sure he wasn't talking about you :P
Hello, I've got a 97 Sport with rear wiper only in the switch panel. I picked up a 3 switch panel from a 1998 Classic at the JY today (wiper, defrost, fogs) and thought it would swap right in. The plugs for the switches all seem like a straight plug in, but the connectors for the lighter and Power Socket are different. Can the old sockets be swapped to the new panel? Can't figure out how to get them out and thought I'd ask before I break something
. What I'd really like to do is end up with two power sockets if anyone knows how to go about that. Thanks!
. What I'd really like to do is end up with two power sockets if anyone knows how to go about that. Thanks!You'll need to elaborate a bit on the "two power sockets"... the lighter and original sockets are the same, just on different circuits (one switched and one on the battery)
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Any thoughts why my radio would turn off whenever I step on the brake? Comes on immediately after letting up on the brake. Any good way to tap into some other accessory power? If so which one? Doesn't seem to have any memory issues. I want to avoid having to remember to turn it off every time. 96 se




