It used to only when I started but it has been staying like that recently.

 

do both a wet and dry compression test and a leakdown test. That should point us to either the rings or the valve seals, and on which cylinder.

A temporary fix would be to try "Restore" - you can find it in auto parts stores. Do this after the tests though

 

If there is oil in your spark plugs change the seal. That parts easy

 

I almost went that route but luckily a bulb burned out and had to get one asap. I have the Silverstars now, but I'll get a quality housing next and get the Silverstar Ultras, have them in our other car and the difference is incredible. I'm tempted to get some oem fog lights off ebay too, night time driving sucks with the stock style of lights.

 

I couldn't stand it anymore, so I upgraded my housings to H4's, and put some Hella 80/100 bulbs in, along with a heavier duty harness. The bulbs say "off-road use only." But, when aimed properly, I get GREAT visibility, and never had an complaints for their brightness.. they just throw a little farther. Plus, the super-clear conversion housings look great!

 

Ok so here's the deal I have a 95 Cherokee xj it all started one day out of nowhere my jeep started running really rough and my check engine light came on I checked the codes and there was several diff ones , the next day goin down the road it lost all lights inside and out , a couple min later it completely dies and batt is dead I have someone bring a batt put it on starts up drives fine so I have mine checked its dead so I replace it jeep runs great for 3 or 4 days then starts the same missing and check engine code but this its the code for a bad alternator so I take it off and have it checked and it passed but I bought a new one anyways put it on jeep ran great for a week until I took it to the trails and it started it again so a friend said it sounded like the idle control sensor and he had an extra new one so I installed it and low n behold my jeep was running perfect the whole day and for two weeks but here we are again wither same problem part time crappy running and check engine light with several codes ... somebody please help

 

what's the output on our stock alternator? ..what would be a good/affordable upgrade?

 

90amp ? V8 zj is a good upgrade

 

Ok what did I do. I have put in a new water pump n thermostat. I am burning oil was going to work on that in the coming weeks. I was checking seals n had it sitting at idle for like 15 min still no heat decided I was going to drive it up n down the street for a few n it died when I put it into reverse. So I say ok restart n same thing when I open the hood I have a little smoke but I don't think it was bad I spilled a little when refilling things.

 

Wiring question on '87 Cherokee that had the wiring from the fitting on the bottom of the manifold where it connects to the exhaust, (3 wires coming out of white fitting, Red, Green & Black to a 3 wire connection, (missing), then becoming a two wire connection, (Green & Black), that is connected to the small sensor on the cable coming out of the transmission. Following a plast tarp that wrapped my front driveshaft, and ripped out the connection, I found that the speedometer doesn't function. I presume the Green & Black can simply be spliced back together, however with about 3' of wiring missing and no 3 to 2 wire connector or harness available I'm perplexed where the red wire connects. Suggestions appreciated.where
More damage and some answers with additional quesions: OK, found that the 3 wires coming from the manifold sensor have noting to do with the speedometer sensor at the transmission. These 3 wires were pulled from a black plastic female connection, and they plug into same with small rubber seals to keep moisture from the plug. I found this plug and replaced the wires. Then discovered that the hose connected to the fitting at the top of the front FWD differential had been ripped loose. (Possible vacuum hose?). Can only find about 8" of the remaining hose, and am requesting suggestions as to where this hose is supposed to connect? Also still looking to discover where the broken two wires from the transmission sensor connect, as I'm missing all of this wire except for the first 3' coming forward from the transmission/speedometer sensor at the transmission. Needless to say No Speedometer or odometer. Further update from Jeep Mechanic: Broken hose from the differential is simply a breather hose and can be replaced and tied off in the engine compartment. Two wires from the transmission sensor were diagnosed as being "Cruise Control" wiring. So other than the none operational speedometer, appears that car is fully operational for now. Thanks to those who responded.

 

Our 95 XJ has turned in to my daily driver as my wife is selling her car and taking over mine. (WTF? /shrug) I've been trouble shooting various small problems and it's time to pull the dash bezel and put in a new cable to the blend door and replace/repair a couple of switches and the cigarette lighter.

Is there any reason I can't drive it while I have the dash bezel off? I've already taken the lower part off and have things held up with wire ties and it seems to be working.

Thanks

 

Alright guys, I tried doing a search on this but everytime I try and click enter it brings me to ebay? Don't know what that's all about.

Anyways, I am getting no power to the Jeep. The first time it happened I just went to start it like I normally would and then it just cut out with no power at all. Didn't even crank. I tried jumping it and got my lights on, but then when I tried starting it it didn't crank once again. Then I just attempted charging it and got absolutely nothing with it. Brought it to autozone to have it checked and they said it has 12.6 volts? But he offered to charge it still. I am so confused at to what the problem could be. I am pretty sure it had good connections and everything. Any ideas?
96 xj stock w/no mods. Battery is a duralast gold top. Just bought the battery a couple months ago.

 

That's an eBay search box. Click the "Search" dropdown directly below it. Hopefully someone can help, anyway.

 

I feel like a tard... I'll be commencing a search momentarily.

 

I dont happen to have a dust on my tranny where the shifter goes in....can i add fluid thru there