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It sits higher. For me, not too high. But if I were taller, it likely would be. It’s not so much the seat is higher than the front part of the seat. It’s higher. The part where your rear sits is probably not higher.
Great Channel Swat. We have a red 96 Country we are restoring. Yours is so mint. I can't help to notice the Virginia plates. We are in Richmond and trying to connect with fellow XJ'rs
Also, I don’t have fogs installed, would it make sense for me to do the harness upgrade then install new fog lights since the new harness has wiring for fog lights? I’ll have to get fog lights AND the switch panel from a picknpull, but would that be my best order of operations?
The upgrade works with your existing harness. It’s not a replacement. You still need the old harness to connect to the switch and to the turn signals and marker lights etc. So you have to have both
I was hoping it would help with the headlights some (which it didn’t). But I feel like it’s starting and running better with it. If you have no real issue, there is no need to do it. As you can see on mine, everything’s just a little old and tired, so replacing 27 year old parts with 337k miles is worth doing for the most part.
Hey Swat! I am doing the same move on my 1996 jeep 2dr sport. I found wire harness from a similar year at the JY. I tested all the lights on my rig. I also installed the switch. I also have the relays. Now the turn signals, side markers and headlights work with the JY harness, but when I used a circuit tester on the fog light wires, no signal. I have not acquired the fog lights yet. also the Fog light switch doesn't illuminate, I did put led bulbs in there. Are there fuses that need to be placed in the PDM under the hood or the under the dash to complete addition?
Hit the key several times, think it's stuck between on and off, and that might be why it's not working. Does anyone know what to do now. My windows are stuck down. Do I need to replace the entire ignition?
As time has gone on, the foam has filled out the leather, so it looks better and better! Now the passenger seat is going. Hope I can find one for that, now!
These are for an “Upcountry” Suspension, which is about 1” greater than standard. But when springs are old and tired, new springs will give it quite a lift!!
The E-Fan wasn’t working. Replaced that. Radiator is fine. Clutch fan is fine. Also did a good system flush which it needed. It’s been running strong since this video
Just in case James Benedict does not respond to the paragraph I wrote on "1988-1996 Jeep Cherokee Radio Repair", I would like your input on fixing some of these radios I`ve got stacked up halfway to the ceiling. Repairs from inoperative tape players, left or right channel loss to low volume. You can just reply to my comment here.
I had never seen his video, so just checked it out! Man, that’s way above my level. I think what you’re doing with the radios is great. You really need to get in touch with Jeremey - the guy who sold the kit in my video. He’s an expert on these radios, but I understand he had “retired” or severely cut back due to health concerns. Maybe you could pick up the slack. If so, keep me posted! I’ve got 3 or 4 radios for the 96 (sold one of my two 1996s, but had extra radios just in case and for parts and so as not to molest the original radio with the Bluetooth set up). All the best!! Aux Cord DIY Kit from Jeremey’s Radio Emporium: radio-emporium.com/
Sure-I should put the link in the description. They are from Fine Lines (SS Lines). www.sstubes.com/products/cbk0002ss-95-01-jeep-cherokee-non-abs-complete-brake-line-kit-stainless
Hey man. Hope you doing well. This happened to me today and also the key cant be pulled out. Where did you get that new socket and is it valid with all the jeep keys?. Mine is a 4 door 2000 jeep cherokee XJ limited 2.5 Turbo diesel
Got this at the parts store, and it should fit any Jeep with this type of ignition lock cylinder. I wouldn’t think type of engine would matter. www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-oe-solutions/ignition---tune-up/ignition-lock-cylinder/7f728fbed9c8/dorman-oe-solutions-chrome-ignition-lock-cylinder/doe0/924784
Great video. I struggled with the white molex connector for a while, watched 4 other videos to find a better way. Use channel-locks or vise grips to apply gentle pressure to the center of the molex connector. Too much pressure can deform the plastic. Make sure not to press on the female side of the connector. If you are in the right spot gentle pressure will remove the connector. I was at this for almost an hour then once I found this method it was out really simply.
You can test the starter as I showed here to see if that was the issue. I’m no expert, but CPS, NSS (on automatics), and ignition switch are all culprits.
@@swatscorner i tested as you showed on the video. When ignition is on I get no readings but I did tried to bridge the starter with a screw driver and it turned on. Now i’m not sure if it’s a wire issue or the starter
So I have a 1996 jeep Cherokee and it wants to start without a key in the ignition I replaced the starter and have the same issue do you thinking doing this would fix it
If it’s starting without the key, it seems like the ignition lock cylinder would be the problem. Hate to tell you to throw parts at it, but may be worth a shot.
