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You done good.
We left the thermostat out and ran some Prestone Cleaner ( Safe for all metals)through the system for about 20 minutes. . Drained and refilled with clear water 3 times. After the engine was good and cool we filled with clear water and started the engine, and let it run with the drain out and the bleed valve open while feeding water into the radiator, until the draining water was perfectly clear. It took quite a while to get the water clear. Just wanted to get all the cleaner out.
Installed the thermostat correctly, used a 50/50 mixture of Prestone and the gauge sits just under 210 degrees when warm. Like it is supposed to do.
FWIW, I'm not crazy about using cleaners in aluminum radiators, but this just seemed to really need it.
Thanks so much for your help.
Kip
Occasionally when I turn the car on, the fuel gauge will read Empty and it will give me the ding to signal that it's time to fill up. The problem is, there is definitely some gas in the car, and generally if you turn the car off, and turn it back on, it will give you the correct reading about how much gas is left.
I've just changed the oxygen sensor, the throttle position sensor, the Idle air control valve, and the ECM for a multitude of different problems(stalling), so it shouldn't be any of these parts.
What could the problem be?
Assuming I am right, blown fuse cannot be reason because passenger door works. There is a microprocessor based control module inside your driver door. My recollection is that it cannot be repaired. It has to be replaced as an assembly. This type of part is typically available at a salvage yard local or on the Internet.
If you work on it yourself, be carefull when you disconnect the wiring harness. The connector will probably be difficult and if you pull on the wires you may damage the connector. Rubber gloves might make it easier to pull on it with your fingers and disconnect (-) of the battery before you work on it.
DLT
if you have a bunch of other keys on your key ring remove them and see i that dont work
I have a 2000 jgc with the part time light ON, I try moving the shift to all other positions and set it back in 2wd position and the light still ON, is any way to check if the car is really runing in 4wd part time don't matter if it is set to 2wd or see if the problem is just the part time switch?
Thank you for any information.
S Swann
I have a 97 2wd with similar problem but with 2wd shift lever. The indicators on the shift lever don't line up. Moving the lever moves an orange plastic dial which is visible through cover with marks. No light, but mine is so far off you can barely see indicator when it is in Park. In your case moving the lever causes mechanical movement of the switch which turns on the light. Same concept. I bought my Jeep in 2000 and I guess over the years the cable stretches.
I looked at the cable adjustment procedure for mine and concluded it was not worth it. You have to dismantle the shift lever box. The cable from the shift lever goes into the top of the transmission. Using jack stands, it's hard to see up there while laying on your back. In my opinion, you really need a lift.
The info above should help you begin your investigation even if I am not 100% accurate. My apologies if I am way off target on this, but I would expect the switch to fail (i.e. light does not come on) if the problem was the switch.
Thanks again
Anyone know whether it might be the 'Ignition Pulse Module' or the 'wiper motor'? I hear there's a circuit inside the motor that controls the 'parking' (including during
delay cycles).
Thanks
No guess on converting to 2 wheel.
Check out harborfreight.com. I think you can buy a fuel pressure gauge for less than $30. I bought mine last year. Auto parts store usually wants at least $60. I have a 97 JGC. It has a test port on the fuel line near the engine. Looks like the little valve on your tires. The hose from the gauge screws onto it. Observe gauge while you are starting the car. If you don't have the test port, investigate further before buying a gauge. Buy or borrow a Haynes manual for info about your vehicle (about $20) to analyze what you measure.
If fuel pressure looks OK, you can buy an inexpensive tool at an auto parts store to check ignition. I have one. I forget what it's called. You check one ignition wire at a time. Remove ignition wire from plug and put it on the test tool. In low light or a shadow you should be able to observe spark on the test tool when you start the engine. You can verify that each plug should be firing when you start the engine, assuming the spark plug is OK.
Good Luck.
Also, the one who said you might have a failed crankshaft position sensor could have a good point. If that puppy aint workin, the engine doesn't know when or where to direct spark or apply fuel. If it's bad but not gone, the engine may sort of try to start, but it won't and it'll sputter, backfire through the intake, and so on without running. You may be able to remove, clean and reinstall the sensor. Be advised it's a bit of a chore because it fits into the engine block on the passenger side right behind the exhaust manifold. Very limited space to work.
Good luck
when i picked up the new oil pump one of the options was a high volume pump that had a note that said its for cherokees with s in the vin for the engine code. mine has an s, but the guy said it didnt require it it was just an option. so i get home n spent the afternoon dropping the pan n changing the pump, n when i get in and start it up the oil pressure guage stays pretty much arround the line between 0 n 40 doesnt go up or down more than 1/16" while driving. the manual says oil pressure should be 37 psi at 1600rpm, so is the high volume pump required? or is everything worn out to the point theres no oil pressure? id think it would be knocking at that point???
thanx for ur help in advance
To be absolutely sure of the situation do the following: If inline engine, remove valve covers. For a v engine, remove input manifold. This is the only way to see if your engine is full of sludge. If it is heavily sludged, cleaning is tedious but it can be done. But if heavy, it has to be physically cleaned before flushing it Put liquid Gunk engine oil flush in a spray bottle. Won't hurt the engine at all.
Or you can hope its not heavy and treat and hope without opening it up.
After you re-assemble, flush it with Gunk engine oil flush(or similar product) per instructions on bottle.
It's hard work. Even if you didn't find heavy sludge during inspection I would still treat it at least once. After you change your oil, drive it 100 miles and then examine the dipstick. The oil should only be discolored a little. If it's black, then you still have sludge. If it continues to be black and you didn't open it up, you probably have heavy sludge.
After the oil starts to look clean, put a high-performance oil filter (Mobil 1 ?) in it. It improves the flow.
With the oil clean, new pump and hi performance filter you should see some improvement. As a last resort, try replacing the oil pressure sensor if it's not big $ or too difficult. I would not change the sensor until I completed all the cleaning.
If you like the car, you can't lose by cleaning the oil delivery system. If oil pressure improves during test drive, but then returns to previous level, it means you are still clogging. You may have to flush again. I have a 96 Ford Windstar. I had to physically clean it and then flush about 4 times to get oil pressure lilght to go out.
If engine oil is clean, new pump, hi performance filter, and sensor and you still have oil pressure problem, I would measure voltage at oil sensor to verify it's not a gauge problem. Or you may want to measure it first. You may need Chrysler shop manual to to analyze what you measure.
Stu
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In the old days when I was young and courting my girl in our 39 Dodge I simply drilled a short piece of metal, attached it to the door switch and folded it over the switch pin when I had the door open. Worked for me.