Originally Posted by A55MULL3T

i got a 41

the CEL comes on at start up,batt gauge reads a discharge until the temp comes up a tiny bit?, then it will hit full charge, if i turn it off and then back on at that point the CEL goes off.

i should also mention that the belt has been of just recently and this has started after reinstalling it. it also does squeal. it was much worse and have tightened it down twice now to where it seems tight but still squeaks a little, no where near as bad as it did.
I have been told to just keep adjusting it until i find the sweet spot. my question in that regard is how tight ?, and do i need to loosen the power steering pump to spin the adjuster or can i simply turn that bolt and tighten the belt with out loosening anything else?

Originally Posted by BobIsAwesome

I've been flushing some very determined stuff out of my system myself, and when I refill at the radiator, I take off the upper hose at the t-stat housing. This allows some of the air displaced by coolant to exit the system (far better than rocking the jeep to get bubbles out of the radiator). I get about 1 and 1/2 gals in like this, then I fill the reservoir up to halfway between the add and fill mark. The air left in the system will get out in time, so you're just going to have to check your reservoir often and add as needed. I've noticed that if you let the engine cool for about an hour or so, you'll get a pretty accurate reading at the reservoir. So heat it up, then watch a movie or something.

Also, when you install your thermostat, take a good look at it for markings as to up, down, left, or right. Mine already had very tiny holes for bleeding air out already, and an L on one inside arm indicating it goes toward the left side. I missed these the first time through. I've read about others who have drilled it out just like you mentioned with no ill effects, though, so do as you wish.

Originally Posted by joeogio

thanks for all the help guys i put a new tstat and hose in i drilled 2 hole in it one at the top and one at the bottom it fixed it so far

Originally Posted by BobIsAwesome

That's good to hear! If I have to pull my tstat again, I'll check about doing the same thing. What size hole did you drill?

Originally Posted by joeogio

ok i turned the thermostat so the points where the bracket where the spring is held on and the flange meet horizontally and i drilled 1 7/64 hole in the top and 1 7/64 hole in the bottom

i used 7/64 holes because on my friends toyota it has a hole in it about this size

also i have another question for the forum at what temp should the auxiliary fan kick on? im not sure if mines working properly or it just hasn't got hot enough to turn on

Originally Posted by joeogio

ok i turned the thermostat so the points where the bracket where the spring is held on and the flange meet horizontally and i drilled 1 7/64 hole in the top and 1 7/64 hole in the bottom

i used 7/64 holes because on my friends toyota it has a hole in it about this size

also i have another question for the forum at what temp should the auxiliary fan kick on? im not sure if mines working properly or it just hasn't got hot enough to turn on

Originally Posted by ivantheigor

How do you check for CEL codes on a 2000 cherokee?
Im asking because what Ive been doing hasnt given me ****.

Originally Posted by Macy

I am new here I have a question i have a 96 jeep cherokee and im 17 this is my first vehicle and we have had some problems none i have not been able to fix well now i have a big problem my jeep jeep is stalling and will cut out as soon as i start it and in a few minutes it will just completely die and i have also had to start it with starting fluid the last couple of weeks does anyone have any suggestions on what is going on or a part i might need PLEASE HELP!!! I love my jeep i dont want to give him up!!!