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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 89XJDan
Over the past few weeks, my lights have been too dim for comfort because the voltage has been low. Not so low that it's harmful to the battery, but low enough to be annoying. It seems to sit around 12 volts instead of up by 14, like I feel it should be. I work at Batteries Plus and have the ability to check my charging system, but that has brought up no red flags. So my question is: where do I start? It's an 89, I know it's all old, but the previous owner claimed it was a newer, lower mileage motor, so one would assume that the alternator would be newer as well. So do I start/go straight to the ECU(voltage regulator)? Or start with the alternator anyway? The more I work on it, the less I begin to think of the shop that did the swap. I want the proper solution, and I want my headlights to actually serve their function again.
Like Daddycat said clean all your grounds and if there isn't one already add a ground from the neg post on the battery to the fender.
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rstaggs
i have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4door classic 4 cyclnder my a/c wont come out my dash it just comes out my defrost any tips on wat to do??
I am actually having the same problem but with my heat and mine is a 97 sport. I cant figure out what to do
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 97XJgirl
I am actually having the same problem but with my heat and mine is a 97 sport. I cant figure out what to do
If you search blend door you will find your answer.
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 97XJgirl
I am actually having the same problem but with my heat and mine is a 97 sport. I cant figure out what to do
Like Bassfishertim said check all of your vacuum lines. Thats a good place to start.

x2 daddycat
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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So I just purchased a set of 33x10.5r15 bfg all terrains.. I was kinda planning on running them on stock rims? Will they rub bc of the backspacing? Currently I have 33x13.5 super swampers on without rubbing..on a set of Mickey Thompson rims though. If the stock rims will rub, will I be ok with a set of dick cepek dc2 15x8 rims that have 3 5/8 backspacing??? Thanks in advance everyone
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ JoeyD
So I just purchased a set of 33x10.5r15 bfg all terrains.. I was kinda planning on running them on stock rims? Will they rub bc of the backspacing? Currently I have 33x13.5 super swampers on without rubbing..on a set of Mickey Thompson rims though. If the stock rims will rub, will I be ok with a set of dick cepek dc2 15x8 rims that have 3 5/8 backspacing??? Thanks in advance everyone
stock rims will rub, you either need spacers are those cepeks
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564

stock rims will rub, you either need spacers are those cepeks
I was kinda thinking they might rub, and didn't want to get them mounted and balanced to find out for sure.. But there mint and just sitting im my shed so i figured i might have a use for them haha. Looks like I have an excuse to buy aftermarket rims now
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Question i just bought my 95 xj 4x4 and it randomly shuts off

my xj shuts off randomly and wont start back up unless u let sit for a hour or 2 i have been leaning towards the map or cps but dont wanna start spendin money on a bunch of sensors when i may not need them. ANY insight would be great...
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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I recently picked up a 1988 Jeep Comanche 4x4. Straight 6, 4.0L. Among many other things it is missing the electric fan... My question is where does the fan wiring connect? Mind you, I dont have a fan to look at, im just trying to locate the plug. There is a plug on the thermostat housing that is connected to nothing, but it would have no way of supplying power to the fan. Any help would be appreciated!!
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 'Manche
I recently picked up a 1988 Jeep Comanche 4x4. Straight 6, 4.0L. Among many other things it is missing the electric fan... My question is where does the fan wiring connect? Mind you, I dont have a fan to look at, im just trying to locate the plug. There is a plug on the thermostat housing that is connected to nothing, but it would have no way of supplying power to the fan. Any help would be appreciated!!
If your looking at your jeep from the front, the fan plug should be near the driver front head light, near the.radiator. look around that area. Hope this helps
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by darkfalcon9112
Like Bassfishertim said check all of your vacuum lines. Thats a good place to start.

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Alright, thank you! I'm gonna be in the process of puttin new radiator and heater hoses in my jeep, see if that makes any difference
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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hi,
I have a 94 cherokee country im having a problem with my dash lights staying on. they wont shut off unless i pull the fuse for them. what could be the problem?
Can someone help please
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddyinc10
hi,
I have a 94 cherokee country im having a problem with my dash lights staying on. they wont shut off unless i pull the fuse for them. what could be the problem?
Can someone help please
Have you worked on the headlight switch lately?
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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I've got a question. I got the Rusty's 3" lift kit with their hydro shocks. I'm going to be lifting it another 1.5". Was wondering will I need longer shocks? Also, I was planning on relocating the shock mounts on the rear axle to retain original shock travel, but would that even be necessary for just another 1.5"?
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by onlyinajeep726
I've got a question. I got the Rusty's 3" lift kit with their hydro shocks. I'm going to be lifting it another 1.5". Was wondering will I need longer shocks? Also, I was planning on relocating the shock mounts on the rear axle to retain original shock travel, but would that even be necessary for just another 1.5"?
Not much happens with 1.5 inches of lift. You should be safe either way



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