"Matthew Phillips" (flatsidewaysfl)
11/30/2016 at 10:29 • Filed to: None
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"Matthew Phillips" (flatsidewaysfl)
11/30/2016 at 10:29 • Filed to: None | 2
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it’s been three days since I traded my Subaru for this 87 Cherokee Pioneer. Let’s go through a list of what I’ve found already.
flashers, Cigarette lighter, are all on the same fuse and sometimes will freeze up when I plug in my phone also causing the brake light to stay on. and losing the function of my turn signals. Hazards work fine
Heat blows like the Savanna and air is functional.
Front drivers window can not be rolled all the way down without getting stuck. solution: i don’t roll the window further than 4/5's
My Odometer is stuck on 500 miles and I can’t calculate MPG... Which might be a good thing, but disappointing nonetheless.
idles a bit funky when cold, but i just figured it needs a tuneup.
when I get the chance I’m going to post some detailed pictures. I’m already posting videos on my Podcast’s Facebook page: FSFL. ask me anything you want to know.
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XJDano
> Matthew Phillips
11/30/2016 at 10:32 |
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Probably need a new speedometer cable. I don’t know if they were electric by 87.
Nothing
> Matthew Phillips
11/30/2016 at 10:32 |
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I chased electrical issues on my ‘85 the entire time I owned it. Took it to a shop, they couldn’t figure it out either. Fun times. Good luck!
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Matthew Phillips
11/30/2016 at 10:35 |
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flashers, Cigarette lighter, are all on the same fuse and sometimes will freeze up when I plug in my phone also causing the brake light to stay on. and losing the function of my turn signals.
In other words, do anything with the electrics and hilarity ensues.
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Matthew Phillips
> XJDano
11/30/2016 at 10:40 |
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figured as much since my speedo runs ten under after 35-40 mph
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Matthew Phillips
> Nothing
11/30/2016 at 10:41 |
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Do you know what that red switch is for ?
adamftw
> Nothing
11/30/2016 at 10:41 |
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Anything before 87 is a nightmare
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adamftw
> Matthew Phillips
11/30/2016 at 10:45 |
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- Tap yourself a new line for an accessory outlet. Easy enough.
- Heat is NEVER a problem with 4.0 XJs... unless the heater core goes or when the little plastic vacuum connection breaks under the hood leaving you just defrost vents or when the blower motor resistor fries. Both easy fixes.
- Those windows suck, I bet it takes 30 seconds to go up or down as well.
- It’s gonna idle funky cold all the time. But a tune up and cleaned out IAC won’t hurt it.
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Matthew Phillips
> adamftw
11/30/2016 at 10:51 |
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I’m going to try and buy a cable today.
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adamftw
> Matthew Phillips
11/30/2016 at 10:53 |
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Oh, and leave the trans on “power” all the time. Comfort slips shifts.
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Matthew Phillips
> adamftw
11/30/2016 at 10:54 |
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Noted !
Murphie
> Matthew Phillips
11/30/2016 at 11:22 |
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Get a Club immediately. A big bright yellow one. My super clean low mile XJ was stolen right out of my driveway and totalled. Turns out they are very easy to steal. (...and after I saw the front end damage that occurred when they thieves ran into a building at pretty low speed, I decided not to replace it.)
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Matthew Phillips
> Murphie
11/30/2016 at 11:24 |
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also noted
Justino6969
> adamftw
11/30/2016 at 12:01 |
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Can you point me in the direction of the ‘little plastic vacuum connection’ on the 4.0? My XJ has the defrost only problem and I haven’t been able to track it down yet.
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adamftw
> Justino6969
11/30/2016 at 12:06 |
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Up until 00-01 (I think) the HVAC is all vacuum controlled. The culprit is usually a plastic connector holding two vacuum lines together, or disintegrated vacuum lines... normally along the firewall in my experience. The ones closer to the motor and intake manifold are for the motor and sensors for the most part.
Basically, look for a vacuum leak or blockage.
mtdrift
> Justino6969
11/30/2016 at 12:52 |
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Yeah, adamftw is right on with this - check also the vacuum accumulator, which is located behind the front bumper on the passenger side, it can crack with time. The actual switch panel on the dash can be problematic, too. Thankfully, even though it’s vacuum operated, it’s a pretty simple system, and it’s cheap to replace the lines and connectors.