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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
You can also test the clutch by getting the jeep to operating temperature, open the hood, and have someone turn the jeep off while you watch the fan. If it spins for a bit after the jeep is turned off, then the clutch is going bad. Mine spun for an extra 5 seconds before I replaced it, and most of my overheating problems went away.
This is also true, thanks for posting that
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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New to this site (and computers really). Not sure if this is where I can ask questions or not. Help and guidance would be much appreciated. Problem is (among other things) I'm using an "Auto Xray ez read 2000" and getting code 54 which states 'no fuel sync or high data rate signal detected during engine rotation" which does not match what I've seen in other code lists which say "camshaft sync/distributor". What gives? I'm in a major bind and need serious help, please. Thank you in advance, usssanjacinto.
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by usssanjacinto
New to this site (and computers really). Not sure if this is where I can ask questions or not. Help and guidance would be much appreciated. Problem is (among other things) I'm using an "Auto Xray ez read 2000" and getting code 54 which states 'no fuel sync or high data rate signal detected during engine rotation" which does not match what I've seen in other code lists which say "camshaft sync/distributor". What gives? I'm in a major bind and need serious help, please. Thank you in advance, usssanjacinto.
Year and model of jeep would help.
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Thats a scary sign
I literally mean seconds, and if I put in enough fluid it's fine until too much leaks out
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
You can also test the clutch by getting the jeep to operating temperature, open the hood, and have someone turn the jeep off while you watch the fan. If it spins for a bit after the jeep is turned off, then the clutch is going bad. Mine spun for an extra 5 seconds before I replaced it, and most of my overheating problems went away.
What about slipping the belt off and heating the clutch with a torch? Grab the pulley and try to spin the blades. Should be much faster.
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by salad

What about slipping the belt off and heating the clutch with a torch? Grab the pulley and try to spin the blades. Should be much faster.
Is that a joke?
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by usssanjacinto
New to this site (and computers really). Not sure if this is where I can ask questions or not. Help and guidance would be much appreciated. Problem is (among other things) I'm using an "Auto Xray ez read 2000" and getting code 54 which states 'no fuel sync or high data rate signal detected during engine rotation" which does not match what I've seen in other code lists which say "camshaft sync/distributor". What gives? I'm in a major bind and need serious help, please. Thank you in advance, usssanjacinto.
Like od said. Need a little more info.
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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I have the heavy duty fan clutch from the 2.5L (or ZJ) and it only moves a couple of inches when spinning it by hand.
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
You can also test the clutch by getting the jeep to operating temperature, open the hood, and have someone turn the jeep off while you watch the fan. If it spins for a bit after the jeep is turned off, then the clutch is going bad. Mine spun for an extra 5 seconds before I replaced it, and most of my overheating problems went away.
Or if you have remote start you dont need to have someone turn the key off.. I check mine with remote start after jeep is up to temp
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil
Is that a joke?
I think I worded the "should be much faster" part poorly. It should be very hard to spin, I meant it should be faster than waiting for the engine to hit operating temp.
Old Aug 24, 2012 | 12:53 AM
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Sorry, '92 2dr 4wd xj laredo 4.0 ax15. Went to store last night, came back out and it wouldn't start. The night before when rolling into the gas station it kinda coughed once and died but started immediately, now this!
Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:58 AM
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My a/c compressor in my 1988 Cherokee 4.0 keeps disengaging while driving. It will start to blow warm, I'll turn it off, a half mile later turn it back on an ad it starts blowing cold again. What could it be?
Old Aug 24, 2012 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206
My a/c compressor in my 1988 Cherokee 4.0 keeps disengaging while driving. It will start to blow warm, I'll turn it off, a half mile later turn it back on an ad it starts blowing cold again. What could it be?
Check AC pressure
Old Aug 24, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeepyjeepy

Check AC pressure
A/c was evaced and recharged 2 times and still have this issue.
Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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Uh oh..... And so it began



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