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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by Houston Kid
Thanks for that but apparently the harness that comes in had some water sitting and I did not get it out and it melted when the current jumped across via the salt water.
How screwed am I on getting the junction box and incoming harness removed and replaced. I'm sure it ain't difficult, but I imagine it will be tedious.
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Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Clear Lake, TX
Year: 1999 Jeep Cherokee
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 583
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From: Clear Lake, TX
Year: 1999 Jeep Cherokee
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 14
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From: Winchendon
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L inline 6
i was just curious. ok i bought a 96 cherokee 4 door red auto etc. and i was wondering how to tell the difference between the SE trim and the Classic trim. i know both of them just say cherokee on the side just curious how i can tell.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Originally Posted by ryanxj96
i was just curious. ok i bought a 96 cherokee 4 door red auto etc. and i was wondering how to tell the difference between the SE trim and the Classic trim. i know both of them just say cherokee on the side just curious how i can tell.
Does anybody have a diagram for the ignition switch wiring on a 1990 Cherokee? I recently replaced the switch because one of the wires shorted out and I believe the the wire is ruined and is the cause for my jeep starting and then dying when the key is relased from the start position to the "run" position. Any help with what each wire does and which colors correspond to them would be a huge help. Also any other sugestions to what may be the reason for why the jeep starts and then dies right away would be greatly appriciated. Thank you.
Originally Posted by JustinTurney
Does anybody have a diagram for the ignition switch wiring on a 1990 Cherokee? I recently replaced the switch because one of the wires shorted out and I believe the the wire is ruined and is the cause for my jeep starting and then dying when the key is relased from the start position to the "run" position. Any help with what each wire does and which colors correspond to them would be a huge help. Also any other sugestions to what may be the reason for why the jeep starts and then dies right away would be greatly appriciated. Thank you.
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 187
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From: Longview, TX
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre
I'm finally getting around to a VERY intermittent problem that I've had, but I'm lost. Sometimes when I turn my key, all I get is my cluster/gauges/radio to come on. No cranking at all. After a random amount of attempts, it'll start no problem. I've ruled out the NSS, but this happens unpredictably so I am lost. What should I look at first?
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Wichita
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by TruckD
I'm finally getting around to a VERY intermittent problem that I've had, but I'm lost. Sometimes when I turn my key, all I get is my cluster/gauges/radio to come on. No cranking at all. After a random amount of attempts, it'll start no problem. I've ruled out the NSS, but this happens unpredictably so I am lost. What should I look at first?
Edit: pull starter relay and clean ends and inside the terminal that it plugs into
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From: Cuyahoga Falls
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
Originally Posted by TruckD
I'm finally getting around to a VERY intermittent problem that I've had, but I'm lost. Sometimes when I turn my key, all I get is my cluster/gauges/radio to come on. No cranking at all. After a random amount of attempts, it'll start no problem. I've ruled out the NSS, but this happens unpredictably so I am lost. What should I look at first?
Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
I'm finally getting around to a VERY intermittent problem that I've had, but I'm lost. Sometimes when I turn my key, all I get is my cluster/gauges/radio to come on. No cranking at all. After a random amount of attempts, it'll start no problem. I've ruled out the NSS, but this happens unpredictably so I am lost. What should I look at first?
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 8,272
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From: Baltimore, MD
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 HO
so next summer I want to find a part out jeep that i can swap in an AX-15. what all will i need besides the basics of a clutch, trans, and shifter? not sure how difficult this will be, but I love my jeep and want a 5 speed.
Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
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Posts: 12,692
Likes: 6
From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Does anyone know the common load rating on an 01 xj with normal duty suspension. Just curious can't find info on it and can't check stamp on leafs til I rip it apart. Thanks I advance
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From: Longview, TX
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre
Originally Posted by salad
Do you hear a click when you turn the key to start? The starter solenoid should close. Have you tried giving the starter a tap with a hammer?




