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I am having an intermittent transmission problem with my 96 cherokee... it will drive fine for weeks and then today it gets stuck in second gear, the rpms start running up and then it shuts its self off and will no longer start. this is the 3rd time this has happned, i have towed it to multiple shops that cant find anything wrong with it and after a few days ended up driving it home. any ideas would help
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Parts stores were no help. I took it to a hardware store, and it screws perfectly into a M10-1.00, but when I bought that size bolt, it wouldn't screw in place on the Jeep.
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by norcal xj
I am having an intermittent transmission problem with my 96 cherokee... it will drive fine for weeks and then today it gets stuck in second gear, the rpms start running up and then it shuts its self off and will no longer start. this is the 3rd time this has happned, i have towed it to multiple shops that cant find anything wrong with it and after a few days ended up driving it home. any ideas would help
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From: Arnold MO
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ok, so my 2000 has a vibration starting around 55 mph. It gets worse as the speed is increased. Doesn't appear to be a wheel-bearing, so I am thinking maybe a U joint? Any ideas?
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
I'm gonna hit up the local 4WheelParts store tomorrow and see if they have any magic. If not, I'll just avoid full lock until I trim my fenders more, and then I can adjust them with the stock bolt.
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
I'm gonna hit up the local 4WheelParts store tomorrow and see if they have any magic. If not, I'll just avoid full lock until I trim my fenders more, and then I can adjust them with the stock bolt.
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From: southern Idaho
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I'm trying to take off neutral safety switch. the large nut on the bottom, after several turns, can be turned by hand but won't come off. Any ideas?
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From: Tenn. and Mich.
Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7L V8
I've a 91 4.0 I6 XJ.
My husband swears its the HO but I thought the HO wasn't in production til 92.
I have the Power/Comfort trans toggle as well, which I have read was there until 92 when they started putting the HOs in them.
Am I wrong?
My husband swears its the HO but I thought the HO wasn't in production til 92.
I have the Power/Comfort trans toggle as well, which I have read was there until 92 when they started putting the HOs in them.
Am I wrong?
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From: Frederick, Maryland
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
I am having an intermittent transmission problem with my 96 cherokee... it will drive fine for weeks and then today it gets stuck in second gear, the rpms start running up and then it shuts its self off and will no longer start. this is the 3rd time this has happned, i have towed it to multiple shops that cant find anything wrong with it and after a few days ended up driving it home. any ideas would help
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From: Frederick, Maryland
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
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From: Frederick, Maryland
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
I believe you are correct about the years. Mine also says it right on the back
From different threads I've seen on here the HO is basically in 'Power' mode at all times, so the Power/Comfort toggle wouldn't be there & would be unnecessary.
Other than the emblem & the toggle, what else can I look for to determine if I have the HO or not?
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by TheGreatEscape
I've a 91 4.0 I6 XJ.
My husband swears its the HO but I thought the HO wasn't in production til 92.
I have the Power/Comfort trans toggle as well, which I have read was there until 92 when they started putting the HOs in them.
Am I wrong?
My husband swears its the HO but I thought the HO wasn't in production til 92.
I have the Power/Comfort trans toggle as well, which I have read was there until 92 when they started putting the HOs in them.
Am I wrong?




