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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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So whats it mean when you jeep barely starts and when it does it erases your radio stations and CEL but not the trip meter?

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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Look! It's so SHINY!
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Um how do I get my ***** out of a toaster?
Find a good woman with a kinky set of pliers!
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
So I recently replaced my leaky heater core. Pita! My heat was crankin' for a while, Now it seems to have cooled down a lot. It's warm now. My rig isn't running hot, do you think I have a clog? Possibly a bad thermostat? It's running perfectly at 210*.
Any ideas?
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Zacks98
So whats it mean when you jeep barely starts and when it does it erases your radio stations and CEL but not the trip meter?
Sounds like a power issue possibly bad connection at battery causing a resetting of the computer possibly
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic

Any ideas?
Did you have to flush your system when you did the core?
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Zacks98
So whats it mean when you jeep barely starts and when it does it erases your radio stations and CEL but not the trip meter?
Your battery is dying, and/or you need to check all your grounds and battery terminals. Take them all apart and make them shiny again with a wire brush.

Once you clean all the connections up and if it still is a slow starter, then you can look at the battery.
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by KY_Bob
Your battery is dying, and/or you need to check all your grounds and battery terminals. Take them all apart and make them shiny again with a wire brush.

Once you clean all the connections up and if it still is a slow starter, then you can look at the battery.
Yep, I'd have to agree. Check those first.
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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I have another question from my trip yesterday.

When I shift from 4Lo to 4 Hi I am getting a grinding. I tried several different times and the only way I could avoid it was to go from 4Lo to 2 Wheel then back to 4 wheel. Don't mind doing that but would like to know what I am doing wrong going from 4Lo to Hi.

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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by RSWiser
I have another question from my trip yesterday.

When I shift from 4Lo to 4 Hi I am getting a grinding. I tried several different times and the only way I could avoid it was to go from 4Lo to 2 Wheel then back to 4 wheel. Don't mind doing that but would like to know what I am doing wrong going from 4Lo to Hi.

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When you shift from 4lo back are you In neutral in your tranny?
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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hi! I’m new to forums so sorry in advance if I’m doing this wrong. i have just recently purchased a 1995 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo 6 cil automatic 4x4 because i am going to be moving up north and wanted something 4wd, my mom had a jeep similar to this when i was a kid and I’ve always kind of liked them. just wanted something kind of cool and reliable. anyways, sorry rambling , here is the problem . truck drove fine for the first few hundred miles . then one day it seemed like it was not shifting , like it was stuck in 2nd or 3rd or something, i looked into it ( Google and forums) and came to the conclusion that it was in "limp mode" but when i check codes, key on and off thing , i get 12 and 21 , from the check engine light , and nothing from the od led , now the real question , , and have no access to obd1 scanner, is my gc supposed to flash from the od led for sure , and it is not because there is some problem with the tcm,(no com) or is there no tcm codes ? and it’s in limp mode ? or is the 12, and 21 I’m getting from the check engine light flashing my tcm codes?? if the tcm is fried i would get no codes from the od led ? and be stuck in third gear ? right ? please help. not sure what I’m even checking but I have checked a lot of stuff!! Like to get it running good before road trips or mods!!! Once again please help and thanks in advance !!
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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How would I switch my melted headlight switch over to three toggles
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Did you have to flush your system when you did the core?
I didn't. I'm now thinking I should.
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic

I didn't. I'm now thinking I should.
Worst case just dump from Lowe radiator hose and refill and burp. I wanna do over my thermostat housing, stat an the sensor and flush one time as well
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Does anyone have a link or write up to do an at home alignment. Search feature on app still doesn't work thanks



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