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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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i am so sorry to aask this question: i seriously need help wiring up a starter. i have the little wire hookt to the smaller screw, now there's 2 bigger ones that the positive connects too and i can't remember where it goes. just got the starter today, gotta have it wired b4 the end of the day, gotta move before the 3rd of july. again i am really sorry to ask, but it's important. btw it's a starter fer a 90 cherokee laredo. thanks.
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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the large terminal on the solenoid closest to the motor connects to the motor coil terminal. The other large terminal goes to battery (+).


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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
the large terminal on the solenoid closest to the motor connects to the motor coil terminal. The other large terminal goes to battery (+).



that helped alot...now on tornprince's behalf...what is the motor coil terminal and where is it located? weve never had a cherokee before,the only one hes every worked on at all was my useless brothers,and its a 97 and a way different motor cuz its a grand cherokee. any answers at all would be great,and pictures too please. sorry to ask...
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tornprincesgirl
that helped alot...now on tornprince's behalf...what is the motor coil terminal and where is it located? weve never had a cherokee before,the only one hes every worked on at all was my useless brothers,and its a 97 and a way different motor cuz its a grand cherokee. any answers at all would be great,and pictures too please. sorry to ask...
usually it's not an actual terminal, it's the short thick wire that comes out of the starter body (the black wire with the cloth covering in the picture i posted)
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tornprince
i am so sorry to aask this question: i seriously need help wiring up a starter. i have the little wire hookt to the smaller screw, now there's 2 bigger ones that the positive connects too and i can't remember where it goes. just got the starter today, gotta have it wired b4 the end of the day, gotta move before the 3rd of july. again i am really sorry to ask, but it's important. btw it's a starter fer a 90 cherokee laredo. thanks.

The larger stud, closer to the "body" of the starter, should already be connected to the starter motor terminal.. If there is already a wire there, then it is fine & you don't need to do anything. The other large stud, opposite the body, is what you would connect to the positive side of the battery. The smaller wire would go to the wire leading from the NSS/Ignition Switch. The Starter grounds itself when you bolt it on. If you need, I can take a picture of my setup for you.. It's on a 2000. But, should be similar!
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 06:37 PM
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I need to post more, i'm tired of seeing "Newbie" under my name.
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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I have a question about my stereo. Im trying to install an aftermarket head unit. Had it all wired and speakers and fuse are good but went to play a cd and it doesn't play what could be the problem
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 87laredoxj
I have a question about my stereo. Im trying to install an aftermarket head unit. Had it all wired and speakers and fuse are good but went to play a cd and it doesn't play what could be the problem
Well if it requires an amp wire to be hooked up and all you have.is antena wire.hoked up that could be the.problem
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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I don't have an amp now but had it hooked up and had a friend of mine look at it and couldn't figure it out either
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
..where did you get said harness? I'm planning to switch-out my OEM's next weekend.
I figured i'd ask, rather than just get a crappy "drill-a-hole & stick-it-in" xenon kit from somewhere.
PM'd a link to the thread which includes a link to the harness.

I also found the cause of the mystery latch-up for the high beam after harness installation. It was caused by the factory fog lamp set-up. For now, the cure is to remove the factory fog lamp relay.
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Considering getting the RC X flex 6.5 lift for $900. Until i can save up and get the long arm upgrade kit for $600 and make it a long arm. Going to run 33x12.5 Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar. It comes out to be the same price of the complete long arm. What should i do?
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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hello all,
i'm new to the jeep world, i just bought a 2000 cherokee w/ 60k on the clock, i want to make a trail runner out of her. i want to start with a rear locker, what are you running, and why do you like it? i'll hang up and listen now. thank you for your support.

GEAUX TIGERS

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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LSU NUT JOB
hello all,
i'm new to the jeep world, i just bought a 2000 cherokee w/ 60k on the clock, i want to make a trail runner out of her. i want to start with a rear locker, what are you running, and why do you like it? i'll hang up and listen now. thank you for your support.

GEAUX TIGERS

LSU NUT JOB
good find! ..I'm jealous of how few miles you have! It'll last fooorrevveerrrrrr!
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
good find! ..I'm jealous of how few miles you have! It'll last fooorrevveerrrrrr!
i have been looking for a LONG time and just came across it. it is 100% original and the inside is PERFECT. i want to put a 3 inch lift, larger tires, locker, front bumper w/ a winch. i want to explore the trails in Colorado and New Mexico.

Thanks for the kind words.

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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Am I right in thinking this bolt needs to come out to get my rotor off?

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