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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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What happened?
Jeep was running hot as soon as I put it in 4lo. Electric fan wouldn't come on. Temp would drop and then spike again.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Pudgy Fingers

Jeep was running hot as soon as I put it in 4lo. Electric fan wouldn't come on. Temp would drop and then spike again.
Sounds like thermostat issues. Or see if your temp sensor is acting goofy.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Jon, made it home ok?
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Or see if your temp sensor is acting goofy.
My guess.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Sounds like thermostat issues. Or see if your temp sensor is acting goofy.
Replaced both less than 1000 miles ago but ill check tomorrow.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by gone4x4
Jon, made it home ok?
Yeah. Drove fine on the highway. Overheated at idle.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Pudgy Fingers

Yeah. Drove fine on the highway. Overheated at idle.
If youre E-Fan doesnt come on it could be the relay for it. Thats what mine was. I would overheat only when I was sitting still too long.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Question. The lil pins on my aftermarket harness come loose and the headlight dims or goes out. Can I shove em in and put a ****load of rtv to keep them in place or silicone what do y'all think. Tim I know you had a similar issue
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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Question. The lil pins on my aftermarket harness come loose and the headlight dims or goes out. Can I shove em in and put a ****load of rtv to keep them in place or silicone what do y'all think. Tim I know you had a similar issue
That what time did, I did as well.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

If youre E-Fan doesnt come on it could be the relay for it. Thats what mine was. I would overheat only when I was sitting still too long.
Nope doesn't come on.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Pudgy Fingers
Nope doesn't come on.
Junkyard efan time!
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Junkyard efan time!
I have an extra, you can get it when you get your skid
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

That what time did, I did as well.
With rtv cause tomorrow after work its ****in on. I'm tired of hitting bumps and it dims lol
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

I have an extra, you can get it when you get your skid
I really need to get over there. I get off early tomorrow. You available?
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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With rtv cause tomorrow after work its ****in on. I'm tired of hitting bumps and it dims lol
Yup, I used blue.
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