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From: Dayton, Ohio
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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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From: Frederick, Maryland
Year: 1996
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Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
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From: Mercer County, NJ
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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?
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Once you clean all the connections up and if it still is a slow starter, then you can look at the battery.
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From: Clayton, NC
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6L I6 Stroker with port matched +99 intake and 62mm TB
Yep, I'd have to agree. Check those first.
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.
1999 Cherokee Sport 4.0 NP231 Automatic.
RSWiser
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.
1999 Cherokee Sport 4.0 NP231 Automatic.
RSWiser
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
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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.
1999 Cherokee Sport 4.0 NP231 Automatic.
RSWiser
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.
1999 Cherokee Sport 4.0 NP231 Automatic.
RSWiser
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 !!
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
I didn't. I'm now thinking I should.





thanks