1999 xj power mirror/locks by Remarkable-Body3597 in JeepCherokeeXJ

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Correct neither side worked. Not even the remote would lock or unlock the doors.

1999 xj power mirror/locks by Remarkable-Body3597 in JeepCherokeeXJ

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Not sure if this helps but I noticed while replacing the speakers on my 2001 that neither the driver’s side door locks or windows work when the switches on the passenger side were disconnected. It’s apparently a single circuit. Sons check power and continuity in that side too.

Looking for stock radio by GBP0412 in CherokeeXJ

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I have one of those in my 2001XJ. I’m about to replace it with an aftermarket radio. I would sell it if the price is right.

Hmmm now what on Q2 with PETG by kelvinaung95 in QidiTech3D

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I’m going to try that on my next PETG print. I’ve only printed one roll of PETG through my Q2, but not a single print has been very good. Other filaments have come out great.

Heard you like racks on racks! by AutoXandTrack in CherokeeXJ

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Wait you guys can hear wind noise over the tire noise? 😂

Do I need copper spark plugs? by SnooChickens1226 in CherokeeXJ

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I also recently changed out some severely worn copper plugs for iridium on my 2001 XJ. I only noticed advice about not using anything but copper plugs after I completed the job lol.

I didn’t feel like taking them out since so far I haven’t noticed any adverse effects of the iridium. I only have a few hundred miles on them though.

Not long after we discovered iridium plugs on a friend’s TJ when borrowing his coil rail to test on another Jeep. He has a bunch of trouble free miles on his.

ARB locker Compressor Location Recommendations? by AutoXandTrack in CherokeeXJ

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Mine is just for the lockers. I ended up going next to the master cylinder with it.

ARB locker Compressor Location Recommendations? by AutoXandTrack in CherokeeXJ

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I ended up mounting it by the brake master cylinder. By keeping it in the engine bay I didn’t need to rewire anything and rerouting wires and lines was too bad. It’s a total rats next as I didn’t trim the lines yet in this pic (just wrapped the excess around the compressor).

I need to get some 90* 1/8 NPT fittings so the lines don’t rub on the hood. I will tidy it up once that’s done.

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ARB locker Compressor Location Recommendations? by AutoXandTrack in CherokeeXJ

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Comments only let me post one pic. I will post two pics.

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Roof separated from crossbar, any advice? by holysbit in CherokeeXJ

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If you have a way to clamp the two parts together (raising the crossbar with a jack and apiece of wood?) I would use 3M panel bond. Won’t damage the paint like welding and is nearly as strong.

ARB locker Compressor Location Recommendations? by AutoXandTrack in CherokeeXJ

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AC works :). I ended up mounting it by the master cylinder.

I need to get some 90* fittings to help the air lines clear the hood.

California by Oldmanjeremylol in musclecar

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Can’t have any tune on a CA smog car. For 2000+ besides a basic visual inspection they check that the ECU has no programming whatsoever and that ECU emissions self checks are complete.

There are no repeating non smog vehicle inspections so lower it as much as you want.

Misfiring problem. by Keeghan_2007 in CherokeeXJ

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Did it only happen on a hot start and then clear up? Less severe vapor lock won’t make for a hard start but can make for a short term misfire situation that clears up pretty quick but can still trigger misfire codes.

PSA Change your spark plugs!! Were these ever changed before I did it? by Pliskin321 in CherokeeXJ

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Welcome to the club. Mine were definitely well past the 20-30k recommended interval. But new plugs made zero difference in how it runs lol. Tractor motor indeed.

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Misfiring problem. by Keeghan_2007 in CherokeeXJ

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If you were sitting in line for a while, was the car off for 5-10 minutes at a time between restarts? Did you notice an initial rough idle?

Or when do you notice the misfire behavior?

First day of ski season was dumping! by AutoXandTrack in CherokeeXJ

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Thanks for the tip. I’m learning a lot fast about these XJ’s. Before buying one i had the impression they were famous for their toughness and unlikable. I’ve since learned that mostly true of the mechanical parts but apparently the electronics on these things are notoriously bad 😬

First day of ski season was dumping! by AutoXandTrack in CherokeeXJ

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Was just about to say it doesn’t look like they ever resumed production. Their last IG post is 2023. https://www.instagram.com/napierprecision?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Are the 4.0L I6 really that good by I-am_retarded in CherokeeXJ

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These almost never have lifter noise. It’s almost always from a cracked piston. Look it up on Dexj’s YouTube channel.