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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rankin
My heater works, it blows warm air, but the fan doesnt work. Does anyone know what the issue is or how I would go about fixing this.

P.S. I am a woman and have no idea what I am doing lol please help
Lol I'll try to help. First thing first. Always post year and model of your jeep cause all are different. First step. Check the fuse. If its good check connections at blower. Pass side under hood at the fire wall. Let us know info on your rig and if you have checked those 2 things.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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so i can just get a trans out of any automatic v6 cherokee?? sorry this may be a stupid question but im new to the whole trans replacement thingg
it has to be a 1984-1986 cherokee for that combination to exist. Same tranny was used behind the I-4 and the V6, the Chrysler TF904/A904 3-speed automatic. You can also find them in CJs from 1980-1986 only with the I4 engine.

Good luck finding one though...

I'm pretty sure if you found a 700R4 intended for a 2.8L V6 s10 it would work, but its purely speculation.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
it has to be a 1984-1986 cherokee for that combination to exist. Same tranny was used behind the I-4 and the V6, the Chrysler TF904/A904 3-speed automatic. You can also find them in CJs from 1980-1986 only with the I4 engine.

Good luck finding one though...

I'm pretty sure if you found a 700R4 intended for a 2.8L V6 s10 it would work, but its purely speculation.

even if i have the chevy 3.1L in it i can only use a trans from those few years? or any v6 trans for gm? i have a chrysler trans now.. sorry this is sort of the same question just wanted to make sure you knew i have the 3.1L chevy v6
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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30x9.5x15 on stock ride height? will it work? would i just need spacers? I have a pretty good offer for some brand new tires, but no lift. :/
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Lol I'll try to help. First thing first. Always post year and model of your jeep cause all are different. First step. Check the fuse. If its good check connections at blower. Pass side under hood at the fire wall. Let us know info on your rig and if you have checked those 2 things.
It is a 89 cherokee Laredo
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Rankin

It is a 89 cherokee Laredo
From a past experience on mine (it's a 89 too) my switch itself went bad. But it's common for the motor to go bad. You can either jump the wires to the battery to check the blower motor it's self. If the blower does not work on high it rules out the resistor. Do you think you would be able to jump the wires on the motor?
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
30x9.5x15 on stock ride height? will it work? would i just need spacers? I have a pretty good offer for some brand new tires, but no lift. :/
They will fit. Might rub a lil bit.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Bohnett
Hey, I can't seem to put my finger on it. All of a sudden I'm getting a grinding noise from my steering when I turn it left. I have no tie rods, ball joints are good. It sounds like it's coming from the power steering itself, would this be a pump issue? seems like there is fluid coming out somewhere. It was dirty, I guess from wheelin it. So, I drained and filled back up, could the pump be clogged? Not really sure any advise or help would be appreciated.
check hub bearings. if its going out it will make noise during a full lock turn.. sounds like a brake issue(mine did anyways) mine just started making noise. I bought a new rotor and pads before I figured it was the hub. The wheel moves a little toooo much when I have it up in the air...
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Hi i have a 1990 jeep cherokee that the wiring harnesses are completely toast. i can not find any harness's for it anywhere. i want a new harness so i can stop having issues and not have to worry about chasing wires and looking for shorts anymore. any help is greatly appreciated
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
From a past experience on mine (it's a 89 too) my switch itself went bad. But it's common for the motor to go bad. You can either jump the wires to the battery to check the blower motor it's self. If the blower does not work on high it rules out the resistor. Do you think you would be able to jump the wires on the motor?
Yes, I will give it a try and let you know Thank You very much
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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well i have a question. Im asking that someone take the time in walking me through why i cant shift my transfer case into 2wd. or at least how could i do it by hand? im just having an issue getting the whole shift controller to transfer case to shift correctly through all gears.
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mobinxj
well i have a question. Im asking that someone take the time in walking me through why i cant shift my transfer case into 2wd. or at least how could i do it by hand? im just having an issue getting the whole shift controller to transfer case to shift correctly through all gears.
You in neutral when your shifting?
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by mobinxj
well i have a question. Im asking that someone take the time in walking me through why i cant shift my transfer case into 2wd. or at least how could i do it by hand? im just having an issue getting the whole shift controller to transfer case to shift correctly through all gears.
Put your tranny in neutral, get underneath and slam the shifter on the tcase to 2wd and then loosen the adujuster nut and put the tranny in park and then adust the linkage.
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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Ok, this is my first post, because I've never had any issues with my 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic until recently. I recently had a car accident and had to put my Jeep on a salvage title (cuz I refused to part with it). It sat in my garage for about a month until last night we tried to jump it and it would not start. It never had a problem starting before. When we try to start it tries to turn over and when we give it gas while trying to start black smoke starts coming out of the tailpipe. It literally started up a month ago with no problems. It has half a tank of gas. I know that there is an issue with one of the oxygen sensors, but it really never affected the Jeep before. Any ideas? I don't want to spend a ton of money trying to fix it.
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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Hey guys, im new here and just got another xj. Bad news is i got sold a lemon. Originally it wasnt getting fuel so changed the pump, then crank sensor crapped out on me, then had to do the cap, rotor, plugs and wires. Now its still boggin on me as if the cat is clogged or the wires arent in the right place, had my buddy check both and i doubled checked and theyre in the right place. Any ideas? Oh and i got a bad death wobble when it goes over 45mph? Thanks!



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