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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
looks like universal but not sure if late models had check valve
Close enough to get guys out under the hood and noggin pokin, ain't it?
Old Oct 27, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Close enough to get guys out under the hood and noggin pokin, ain't it?
yeah I wonder who have late models that they could go out and poke around?
Old Oct 27, 2015 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
yeah I wonder who have late models that they could go out and poke around?
You!!
Old Oct 27, 2015 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
You!!
aw poop.
Old Oct 27, 2015 | 08:28 PM
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Wouldnt the cruise control light stay on even if it was a vacuum issue? mine shuts off after a few seconds without me touching anything
Old Oct 28, 2015 | 11:11 AM
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A few weeks ago I ran into a no spark/no start condition with my 99 Cherokee se.

I changed the ignition coil, plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor. - nothing.

So last night I thought that I had it figured and I installed a new crank position sensor, this did the trick! My jeep had life! .. I drove it around for about an hour with no problems.

Until this morning... out of nowhere back to a no start/spark condition.

Any ideas?
Old Oct 28, 2015 | 11:16 AM
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Start by checking the wires to make sure they didn't melt. It's common if they aren't routed correctly. If it isn't that, try starting it in Neutral instead of Park to rule out a bad Neutral Safety Switch.
Old Oct 28, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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Just checked, won't start in neutral.
Old Oct 28, 2015 | 11:36 AM
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i have a 98 xj with a speaker system with 2 12' subs and a 500w amp. it will start and run, but my volts will dip way down and my radio and subs will shut off, my headlights will dim, and my wipers will slow down. then my jeep will not start. but if i let it sit for a few hours it will start right back up. somebody please tell me whats wrong
Old Oct 28, 2015 | 11:40 AM
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I'd start by taking it to Advance Auto and asking for the free charging system test
Old Oct 28, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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I would, but it won't start.
Old Oct 28, 2015 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony151
I would, but it won't start.
Sorry, I was replying to justins98xj.

Most likely cause for your issue is a poor connection at the plug, or damaged wires. It's also possible you got a faulty sensor, but I don't have a testing procedure for it
Old Oct 28, 2015 | 03:50 PM
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Does it matter how the IAC is positioned on a Renix TB? Mine is pointed with the connector pointing up but have seen with the connector pointing down.
Old Oct 29, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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Explain this one. 89xj 4.0 w tow package and abs. Because of abs is has a d35 in the back. In the front it has a hp non vac disco Dana 30 with 3:55 gears.

The brake calipers are the type where there's a bracket and a caliper. And it has the weird bottom ball joints with the insert. I don't understand lol, it definitely appears to never of been switched out.

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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Explain this one. 89xj 4.0 w tow package and abs. Because of abs is has a d35 in the back. In the front it has a hp non vac disco Dana 30 with 3:55 gears.

The brake calipers are the type where there's a bracket and a caliper. And it has the weird bottom ball joints with the insert. I don't understand lol, it definitely appears to never of been switched out.
What transfer case? NP 242 aka Fulltime did not have the disconnect.



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