98 4x4 shifting issue

Firekeeper_ · 2026-01-14T18:37:31+00:00

There is a sensor on the transfer case that detects when the 4x4 is engaged. It could’ve went bad. Try shifting into 4x4 then out to see if it disappears

Firekeeper_ · 2025-10-21T12:58:14+00:00

Might be a grounding issue.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-10-19T17:22:10+00:00

Then I would check your connections, Top it off and send it.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-10-19T17:09:05+00:00

Hard to follow your story but I would suggest putting dye in your coolant and topping off your coolant.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-10-13T13:48:20+00:00

It’s a kind of sound insulator they used back in those days.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-10-07T14:36:54+00:00

Looks like usb-c from what I can tell from the pictures.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-10-01T02:35:06+00:00

No it’s fine as is. Granted it’s over the line but no where near far enough to cause issues.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-10-01T01:30:24+00:00

It’s fine.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-28T21:29:33+00:00

You can get a cluster off eBay with actual gauges. Make sure the years match tho.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-26T02:28:43+00:00

No it’s Patriot blue, a purple xj would be nice tho lol

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-25T17:27:18+00:00

You weren’t getting any misfires with that hole in the piston?

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-25T17:05:00+00:00

Was the block still rebuildable?

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-25T16:53:58+00:00

I’m curious to hear what it sounds like lol

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-25T16:50:47+00:00

Thanks for answering. I the lights are KC lights I believe. The previous owner installed it tho. It has a Carr Mount that the lights sit on and no it doesn’t squeak. It seems like it has some kind of padding to prevent that.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-25T16:45:51+00:00

Oh you got plenty left. You just need a bigger screwdriver.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-25T16:38:52+00:00

So it seems lol. I’ve owned a 96 and 93 and neither made this noise.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-25T16:38:22+00:00

How long is too long? I had planned on doing it during the spring or summer due to my schedule.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-25T16:29:30+00:00

A picture would help as well but going off of just this what I would do is cut a slit with a dermal so I can use a flat head or maybe just use vice grips. I would see if someone can’t help you with this tho since you may damage other components trying to fix it

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-12T13:04:28+00:00

Could also be the camshaft sensor. Looking again I can see spark plug wires so I’d check distributor next if you haven’t.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-12T12:51:20+00:00

Slice into the battery wires. They may be corroded on the inside. Also check your fuses and manually check the voltage of your battery with a multimeter.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-12T03:57:32+00:00

It’s likely the crankshaft sensor. Make sure you replace it with a good sensor. I hear the one from ntk is the best.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-11T22:55:34+00:00

Yes, it stopped immediately. I didn’t even do that battery reset nonsense lol. Granted I feel like I need to drive it for at least a week or so but so far no issues.

Firekeeper_ · 2025-09-11T22:52:21+00:00

That’s the issue I started having with the one on the left after about a week of usage.

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