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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hill77
can anyone tell me where this little white plug goes or what it does? 95 grand Cherokee Laredo with AT. i swear there is no where for it to go
All year XJ's have similiar or exact wiring harness' . So if you don't have an option that is available on another model then you would have a plug that goes to nothing. I have a few that don't go anywhere in my engine bay.
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by twest627
Sorry to get back so late new to the forum. But usually does it when turning or under hard braking
If youre referring to the popping sounds that's def a bushing and it's either your sway bar or joints but more than likely a bushing for sure
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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hey just got done worrking on my 98 cherokee limited and found this plug with 3 wires going into it and not pluged in
does anyone know what it goes to?????
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bohnett
Not true, I have a SYE on my 242 with HD kit from Tom Woods output shaft changed also.
the tom woods 242 kit is a stock output shaft cut hacked and tapped for you. A lot more accuracy i guess with the machining but exactly the same as doing it yourself
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Wondering if anyone knows the size die I would need to use on a zj tie rod to clean up the threads? Just swooped one up and the threads are kinda boogered up but salvageable I think..
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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My 99 xj is making a binding noise while turning and the steering wheel shakes. Mostly on left turns. It's the same noise and shaking as if it was in 4wd. I haven't used 4wd recently either. What would be causing this?

Edit: it's now making it turning right too just as bad. Are my hubs and/or u-joints shot?

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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by hoover.philip
hey just got done worrking on my 98 cherokee limited and found this plug with 3 wires going into it and not pluged in
does anyone know what it goes to?????
Pictures always make answering questions a lot easier.
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by hytek
My 99 xj is making a binding noise while turning and the steering wheel shakes. Mostly on left turns. It's the same noise and shaking as if it was in 4wd. I haven't used 4wd recently either. What would be causing this?

Edit: it's now making it turning right too just as bad. Are my hubs and/or u-joints shot?
sounds like a u joint. Go under and graab a hold and shake some stuff around also lay under and have someone turn the wheel to see which is going out
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

sounds like a u joint. Go under and graab a hold and shake some stuff around also lay under and have someone turn the wheel to see which is going out
Ok thanks. I'll try and get under there tomorrow.
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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Hey all, looking for a little help. I have a 97 cherokee xj se 4wd. when I shift it into 4wd it blows the 20 amp ignition fuse in the passenger side fuse box. I unplugged the o2 sensor and was able to drive it about 100 yards before it blew it out. with the o2 sensor plug in it wouldnt drive more then a foot. also it will blow the fuse out in 2wd if i spin the rear tires a lot such as when im in the snow. any help or ideas will be greatly appreciated! thanks!
Old Nov 20, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by aab92
Hey all, looking for a little help. I have a 97 cherokee xj se 4wd. when I shift it into 4wd it blows the 20 amp ignition fuse in the passenger side fuse box. I unplugged the o2 sensor and was able to drive it about 100 yards before it blew it out. with the o2 sensor plug in it wouldnt drive more then a foot. also it will blow the fuse out in 2wd if i spin the rear tires a lot such as when im in the snow. any help or ideas will be greatly appreciated! thanks!
I hope you get an answer cause in curious too, I never came across this before. Good luck
Old Nov 20, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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sry if im not doing this right im new to the forum started a new thread n then i saw this so please bare with me i have a 93 cherokee 4.0 recently put a 2001 motor in and it ran great for about 4 weeks now it starts right up but will shut right off within 2 sec ive replaced the fuel pump tps iac valve and the cps none of them fixed the problem also fuel pressure is good i think its something electrical please help
Old Nov 20, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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We have a 1998 Grand Cherokee Laredo Auto 4.0, that we bought last week. Put trans filter, power steering hose, brake caliper, fuel pump and filter. It was shifting fine but not now lol...it will not shift from 1st to 2nd. We put the ATF+4 trans fuel in it, as far as the motor up until this started it sounds and runs good. It had been sitting up for 2 years. I guess I'm fixing to have to buy a transmission?

Well today found out the Speed Sensor was not plugged in, but still will not shift. Computer gives out no codes as to where the problem is, the guy said it didn't even show the sensor wasn't plugged in.

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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SHunn91
We have a 1998 Grand Cherokee Laredo Auto 4.0, that we bought last week. Put trans filter, power steering hose, brake caliper, fuel pump and filter. It was shifting fine but not now lol...it will not shift from 1st to 2nd. We put the ATF+4 trans fuel in it, as far as the motor up until this started it sounds and runs good. It had been sitting up for 2 years. I guess I'm fixing to have to buy a transmission?
Grands have a different trans then xj check front band adjustment
Old Nov 20, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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I've started the process of troubleshooting my power door locks not working. From my searches the first step is to lubricate the door locks, which makes sense as they are very hard to lock manually. I've pulled the door panels in the front and moving the actuator rod manually is also very difficult.

What exactly do I need to lubricate to make them smoother?

TIA



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