Hello, I have a strange dashlight issue that is really starting to get annoying. The back lighting was not working properly, and the right turn signal bulb was out. I replaced the bulb behind the right turn indicator and it fixed my issue, until you turn the lights on. Like I said, the back lighting does not work (and still doesn't [The blue lights you see are my temporary fix until I find my issue]), But the right turn signal indicator turns on. also, when I use the right turn signal, it ticks faster, as if a bulb was out, but both the front and rear signals work. Also, when I turn the lights to the parking light mode, only the front left turn signal lights up, none of the parking lights, nor the other turn signal. The fuse works most of the time, it does sometimes blow though, there might be an electrical short or grounding issue somewhere maybe? Here are a couple pictures of my issues:



Yes she's a little cosmetically challenged, hopefully that will be changed soon, but for now, the mechanical aspect needs some touching up. Thanks for the help!

 

Yup you have an electrical issue, check all the lights and fuses including the license plate light.
You should also check your headlight switch and harness that attaches to it

 

are the turn signals designed to come on along with the parking lights, or is that just some more odd wiring? Also, how do I go about getting the light control lever out? I can get all the trim off and the instrument panel but I don't see any screws or latches? Is the license plate light even on the same fuse as the dash lights? Thanks.

 

Yes the turn signals have two elements in then, also check all bulb sockets for corrosion, if you have a 90 or older yes again to the dash lights on the same fuse as the running lights

 

Yuck, that's an unfortunate reason to make an introduction! I'm sorry to hear that.

For the 2000 model year Chrysler changed how the ignition and exhaust systems work to meet new EPA and CARB standards. 2000 and 2001 are identical, so an engine from those two years will fit 100%. A 1999 can be made to fit, but will require modifications to mount a coil rail (no distributor) and probably something ground away to make the exhaust manifold bolt up.

Beware though if you're looking for a replacement engine that the 2000 and 2001 years have a weakness in the head and are prone to cracking if overheated. So people selling engines out of those years may have a cracked head and are trying to scam people. Not sure exactly what is damaged on your engine, if the head is fine then you're in luck. The blocks are good on your years.

You can get engines from the later year TJs (wranglers), like 2003+, that don't have this issue, but I'm not sure if the whole engine itself is compatible. Generally people just grab the heads for their existing 2000/2001 motor and get on with things.

 

Depends on what your definition of "stroke" is. Don't have to bore it out to gain performance... a pretty cheap upgrade is a more aggressive cam and get the crank from the older 4.2L engine that came in the 80s YJs.

You may wish to try this over in the Advanced Tech section

 

ok needs some more opinions my 98 xj has a shake to it about 50mph and up it comes and goes from bump to bump I gave checked everything in the front end and can't find anything that would be causing the problem

 

steering box? bearings could be going like mine did

 

tried moving it by hand and doesn't have any movement

 

For anyone curious, I removed fuse #4 inside the cab & the abs main relay and fuse #14 in the power distribution box and successfully turned off my abs system. LOL.

 

Not bad. How's the 8.25 treating you

 

Awesome. No issues. No noises and no vibes! I'm a happy camper. The question now is..... What's next? Probably injector swap.

 

Whats up guys?

So last october I bought a "new to me" jeep with the lift already on it. After quite a bit of mechanical work, its going to be time for new tires in a few months before inspection. Currently I have **** Cepek 31x10.5r15 and was hoping to goto a 32x11.5 or 33x10.5. Alot of times when I'm looking at the Jeep my tires look small... With the wheels straight I have ab 4 inches of room up front between the stock flares and bumper end caps, turned I have ab a inch with worn tires. I believe there's a 4" lift on it. What do you guys think?

I really don't want to get into cutting fenders for one reason or another, but am not opposed to getting some bushwacker flat flares. Anyone know if Noobs are able to install them without problems? haha

Any suggestions are deff appreciated !

 

I had a problem just like this and I had to replace fuse 15 a few times. I then realized it happened whenever my headlights where on and I shifted into gear. Once I opened the cover on the shifter I noticed a nick on the wire for the bulb inside and when I shifted it made contact with metal. So I put electrical tape around it and inserted the loose bulb back to where it should sit and now its fine. The bulb works now too. That was just a bonus though.

 

I was wondering, where is the location of the low side ac port on a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic? Thanks.