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08-31-2013, 06:25 PM
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Jeep hood issues
when I try to pop the hood only the passenger side pops up, on the driver side it seems to be getting stuck, I tried WD 40 and carb cleaner it still gets stuck on the driver side, how can I resolve this issue???
10-22-2013, 04:32 PM
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A lot of people tell me "oh it's a Jeep, they just make noises".. which in some cases is true, but it's still worth investigating the cause of the noise.
I've been able to fix just about every odd noise except for one - sounds like something hard and plastic rattling near my firewall when in gear and stopped. Cannot for the life of me figure out what it is.
I've been able to fix just about every odd noise except for one - sounds like something hard and plastic rattling near my firewall when in gear and stopped. Cannot for the life of me figure out what it is.
Honestly, This sounds like something that just happened to me in my 2000. Tool me some carful listening, but I found that it was the screws in the interior door molding. The three inclusing the one in the handle had come a little loose. Hope that is the solution you needed, the rattles annoy me so I am quick to want to fix them.
12-01-2013, 10:58 AM
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Hey OP Im new to XJ's having came from tuner cars and hot rods. Its a bit of a different world with these. The slip yoke thing was much appreciated, as i was getting ready to replace the wheel cylinders cause i thought they were sticking. But yeah just one other question, regarding the 4wd.... Sometimes it takes a long time to engage when going from 2 to 4full time, and intermittently gets stuck in part time. This usually happens in cold temps. Any ideas?
12-01-2013, 11:07 AM
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Year: 1999
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Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Linkage underneath gets rusty and crappy. A bit of cleaning and grease should help out. Also check fluid level and condition.
05-16-2014, 11:40 AM
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09-02-2014, 03:19 PM
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Hi guys, new to this forum. Have a 2001 Limited XJ which is my main vehicle (wife asks why I drive that old 'truck' - lol), anyway, this is a Great guide which I wish I found a couple of years ago. Just wanted to say Thanks for all the great info (I've been reading here for a while, and just got off my @$$ and joined!.
09-02-2014, 03:30 PM
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Year: 1999
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Factory fog light switch melting, hatch and other doors will not open, funky electrical problems because of bad grounds. Just throwing some more common problems out there
Edit: Jesus I didn't see that this was old, I thought it was new haha
Edit: Jesus I didn't see that this was old, I thought it was new haha
09-03-2014, 08:26 PM
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If you end up with an 87 to 90 xJ or MJ, be sure to click on the Tips link in my signature....
09-07-2014, 01:06 PM
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11-16-2014, 09:19 AM
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Yes, from sound bar to the passenger side rear hatch pillar behind the passenger side interior panel is where they plug in. Dont confuse it with the tail light plug that is next to it.