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I followed the Antenna to the interior, nothing.
I followed the radio input to the passenger kick panel, and nothing again.
I removed the passenger kick panel and found that Jeep, in their infinite wisdom, made a cable connector that rests right behind the passenger kick panel. It had come unconnected. I plugged it together and radio works great. For added security I secured the connector with electrical tape so that it wont come loose a second time.
So the blame for this problem clearly lies with your passenger(s). All that kickin' around over there finally worked the connector loose!! :P
Hope that helps,
MyTools
Thanks, buddy. I went ahead and removed the kickpanel and sure enough, it was the connector right behind it.
Course, now I saw the cabin filter is a mess and gotta replace that...since it's 11 oclock though I figure ill figure it out tomorrow.
As far as the ac goes...when it blows cool only after about five to ten minutes, does it typically need a 'charge' of freon, as everyone always says? How much does that run?
thanks again Mytools
Charley
Can anyone tell me where I can find the backup lamp switch or provide any other suggestions as to what the problem may be?
Thanks
I have a 1990 Jeep Cherokee, automatic, and also have a front end pop, exactly as you've described yours. I took it to a Green and Ross mechanic who repaired the problem and charged me about 900 dollars (Canadian). As I drove into my garage, it popped again and tried to take it back twice, only to be told that they were too busy or that the owner was not there. I have 60 days and will take it to an independent garage, authorized by CAA, to have the Jeep inspected. It seems something else was repaired, that did not need replacing, so I will ask for my money back. The repair was for rotors and ball bearings, which the mechanic said were causing the problem because they were worn. :confuse:
To access the diagnostic codes do the following:
DO NOT START THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON (within 3 seconds) and leave it ON.
The "check engine" light will start flashing. Write down the series of flashes. The codes are a series of 2 numbers each, separated by an interval. The final code should be "5-5" (meaning "end of codes").
My YJ just flashed "1-2, 3-3, 5-5".
12 = battery disconnect (I disconnect the battery when I change the oil because the starter motor wires are close to the oil filter)
33 = open circuit in the air conditioner clutch control (I don't have an A/C so that circuit had better be open)
55 = end of codes.
If you post your codes I will try to remember to come back and look them up for you, or you can take them to Autozone and they should be able to decipher them for you. (I usually abide at the Wrangler forum.)
Good luck.
matt
Go ahead and tighten it some more and see what happens.
when i got the car i had some starting issues. i would have to put my car in either in park or neutral. i did that for like a year, and just last not it did non start up at all. i got a price for a new starter for only $92.85, labor only $80.00?? what do you think???
matt
Could be a sensor telling the computer the engine is at normal operating temp. Could be the Idle Air Control Valve isn't working properly when cold. Could be any number of things.
I would pull the Idle Air Control valve off and clean it as my next step. It's located on the side of the throttle body facing the engine block. You'll need a special tool to get the bolts out. It's a torx bit with a hole in the middle. You'll see what I'm talking about when you look at the bolts.
You say none of the lights are on? Does the check engine light come on when you start it? It should, then go off in a second or two. If it never comes one, then the check engine light is burnt out.
The dealer at first said it was a flaw and then said it was a new "safety feature". Does anyone have a similar problem? I have had 3 of these JGC in previous model years and never this problem.
Anyway, I am looking for a work-around.
BTW: I'd put a new radiator on it rather than patching the hole. But that's just my $0.02 worth.
Do you have anything mounted on the roof rack? Or any other item not from the factory mounted higher than the floor? Also, what is your point of perspective? Meaning, what kind of vehicles are you accustomed to driving?
is it a anti-fuel theft devic :P e?
Good luck,David
1. Where is the VIN number located on the vehicle (in the spot that is cut out in the dashboard or not).
2. Please tell me that I am right that no one is going to take time to still a VIN number when the car is parked out in the open in daylight.
3. What should I do?
:mad