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    Thermostat and Autozone and a Question

    Previous Poster is 100% Correct. It is NOT a good idea to Run your JEEP WITH OUT a Thermostat. Engine is designed to RUN at a Certain Temperature--- Running without a Thermostat will Usually result in the Engine running cooler than it was Designed to. IF you have to Run it---With out a...
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    JEEP 2.7 CRD computer problems

    Just wondering IF the Poster on this Thread --- Got his Jeep PCM problem sorted out?? Interesting Problem! Anybody Know? A follow-up Comment to the Post I made on this PCM Problem. Besides the Excessive HEAT and Voltage I Mentioned--- It is important to Remember that PCM's (essentially a...
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    cooling troubles!

    Glad you liked the REFERENCE. Material I suggested. There was some Good INFO in there. I especially Liked the Book by Rundle -- Dealing with HIGH Performance automotive Applications! Not sure IF the guy who started the Thread -- Got it all Worked out--- HOPE he got it all sorted out. We...
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    97 Grand Cherokee engine squeal

    It sure SOUNDS like a: Squealing Serpentine Belt. Does the Squeal Diminish in Sound Level -- IF you spray a little water on it? A. Few things to CONSIDER: 1. Have you Replaced the Serpentine Belt Lately? 2. Check your Belt Tensioner - OK? 3. If you have REPLACED drive components (LIKE Clutch...
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    JEEP 2.7 CRD computer problems

    Sounds like an Issue with PCM's. OBD Code--P1608 is the KEY here. This Code indicates a : LOSS of Serial Communicàtions. The PCM is NOT Talking to ANY devices! NOT GOOD. This NORMALLY indicates an Internal Computer Issue! (Bad PCM) Next question --- What would CAUSE the PCM to Fail? ONLY Two...
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    looking for the ecm or pcm?

    The PCM is mounted ín the Engine compartment-- On the Firewall - Near the Coolant Reservoir. The screws are for the Cover (2) and only Need to be backed out about a - 1\4. Of an Inch-- They are TORX fasteners. The PCM has 3 large Rectangular Connectors going to it! And this May or May NOT...
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    Need help with a blower motor concern please

    Let us know how it turned out. To Recap: It's. A '95 Cherokee with Manual Temp. Control -- Right? Blower motor does not work - Any speed? A. DVM (multimeter) Could be handy on this problem! Some POSSIBLE things to Check: 1. Blower Motor Resistor -- Can RULE out If Blower does NOT work on...
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    Infamous blower problem

    BTW --- I just wanted to mention something here -- and give some credit -- where Credit is due! There is a VERY GOOD Post on this Board --- Dealing with the - - AZC system(Auto Zone Control) It is under the HEADING: New Blower not getting the Job Done! It is an EXTREMELY Detailed and WELL...
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    Infamous blower problem

    Ah yes --- the Infamous Blower Motor Problem! This is a common failure mode in: 1999 -- 2004 Cherokees! I believe your JEEP falls in that Window. This, in fact, almost sounds like TWO problems. The First. -- Cold Air on the Passenger side-- sounds like a BLEND DOOR Issue. The second...
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    Gas mileage

    Yeah -- It can get a little Scary---the MPG can slip a little from the ORIGINAL OEM-- Numbers! Try to keep a Fairly Sharp Tune on the Engine New Plugs - Clean the Fuel Injectors--New air filter--Change OIL -- Also: Fuel Filter. All the FUN stuff. At the PRICE of Gas -- You can Hardly AFFORD...
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    wont start

    Yep. It sure did sound LIKE a broken timing belt. Hope it does not cost an arm and a leg! LOL! -- Good luck with the repair! JB
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    Starter issue???

    You COULD have a. Stuck Starter Solenoid -- OR there might be an Issue with the Starter. You can TRY replacing the Solenoid -- as a FIRST thing to try. If it Fixes it-Great! If not, Back to the drawing board (starter?). How many miles on your Engine? Which. Motor do you have IN. Your...
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    Firing order

    Do check your firing order. Also, you may want to check your Spark Plug Wires. Have you replaced your Distributor Cap and Rotor? A few things to try-- Jb
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    cooling troubles!

    Yeah. - - That is. Enough said. Enjoy the Reading Material.
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    wont start

    It MIGHT Be! But, you have THREE different OBDll. Codes to deal with: P2074, P0016, and. P0340! That is a lot of codes! The. Codes mean: P0340 - - Camshaft position sensor circuit. P0016-- Crankshaft\Camshaft Timing Misalignment. 3. P2074 --- Manifold pressure- Throttle pos...
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    cooling troubles!

    I. Do have SOME References for you. -- Read this and YOU can become an EXPERT on Cooling. Systems! LOL!! I thought you COULD ONLY shout VERBALLY-- Not in Text!??? I'm not sure IF you were KIDDING -- OR NOT? Did ANY ONE Else get that ImpressioN??? My Posts tend to contain a lot of TECHNICAL...
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    cooling troubles!

    Gentlemen: Previous Poster has ASKED for a REFERENCE for this fact. OK. Many fine ARTICLES exist in AUTOMOTIVE Texts -- And On the Internet -- which will support - - My Post and Jesters Post! But, just to clear it up-- Here is Thermostat 101 : The PURPOSE of the Thermostat is to MAINTAIN the...
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    My TJ wont start NO fire

    For wiring Diagrams you can try - - - - 1. Chiltons Manual OR 2. Haynes Manual. OR 3. Chrysler Service manual for your jeep -- OR 4. Try the Internet--- You should be able to FIND. Wiring Diagrams --- one of those sources. Electrical problems -- can BE some of the tougher problems to SOLVE...
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    cooling troubles!

    Previous. Poster is Correct! Cooling. System is Designed to work with a Thermostat --- It does create a Necessary restriction for the cooling system to work properly-- it allows the coolant to circulate thru the system at the correct rate--- allowing the HEAT from the coolant to...
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    My TJ wont start NO fire

    Your welcome! I have writers cramp - AFTER Writing it! LOL! A few questions - For the NO START Problem: 1. Do you have 12V to Positive Side of Ignition Coil?? 2.ANY Spark out of Ignition Coil - when CRANKING? 3. Any other CODES? -- 4. Did You. RE-verify --- ALL WORK --Performed on JEEP OK...
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