Any Jeepers in here?

[Caleb]

Get it to autozone and have them scan it. It could be many things, mine has a slight misfire because the cam position sensor is bad (in distributor assembly).

I have an obd2 code reader, but no check engine light came on

 

[Dick]

Just bought a 1998 cherokee...pretty decently nice however one small issue I need to figure out...

Rough idle, misfiring for sure but no CEL. Any ideas? Plug wire and distro cap are reportedly new, and plug wires are in proper order I do believe...

Constant misfire, or does it go away after running for a little while?

 

[Caleb]

Constant misfire, or does it go away after running for a little while?

Constant

 

[eldirector]

Just bought a 1998 cherokee...pretty decently nice however one small issue I need to figure out...

Rough idle, misfiring for sure but no CEL. Any ideas? Plug wire and distro cap are reportedly new, and plug wires are in proper order I do believe...

Could be anything at this point. Mine TJ had a misfire due to worn spark plugs.

Whenever I buy a "new" vehicle, I just do all the normal maintenance. Plugs, wires, filters, etc.... At least I know all is well from that point, and can then diagnose any other issues.

BTW: dirty TPS, IAC, and vacuum leaks tend to be common issues on the 4.0L engine. All easy to diagnose and fix.

 

[Caleb]

Could be anything at this point. Mine TJ had a misfire due to worn spark plugs.

Whenever I buy a "new" vehicle, I just do all the normal maintenance. Plugs, wires, filters, etc.... At least I know all is well from that point, and can then diagnose any other issues.

BTW: dirty TPS, IAC, and vacuum leaks tend to be common issues on the 4.0L engine. All easy to diagnose and fix.

I'm gonna clean the iac and throttle body soon, the guy who I bought it from never said they replaced spark plugs, so I'm suspecting plugs at the moment

 

[eldirector]

I'm gonna clean the iac and throttle body soon, the guy who I bought it from never said they replaced spark plugs, so I'm suspecting plugs at the moment

NEVER replaced the plugs? At 50K miles, the gap on mine was almost DOUBLE the spec. If yours are original, I'm guessing they are shot.

People just don't do regular maintenance any longer. I wonder what else is original from 1998?

 

[Caleb]

NEVER replaced the plugs? At 50K miles, the gap on mine was almost DOUBLE the spec. If yours are original, I'm guessing they are shot.

People just don't do regular maintenance any longer. I wonder what else is original from 1998?

Pinot sure at the moment...new headliner though

 

[Caleb]

I was thinking maybe iridium plugs for extra long life, or ngk platinums because they are cheaper

 

[REWSTER]

So other than the miss your pretty happy with it?

come check out the N (naxja.org) and we get you ready to wheel it. our main event is in march at the badlands there will be 2 really good dudes leading the green trails, and they take it easy on the stockers.

Last years turn out

 

[Caleb]

So other than the miss your pretty happy with it?

come check out the N (naxja.org) and we get you ready to wheel it. our main event is in march at the badlands there will be 2 really good dudes leading the green trails, and they take it easy on the stockers.

Last years turn out

Yes I am...although I'm wanting to paint it olive drab, not digging the sparkly blue that came on it(shoddy paint job, mismatched and nowhere near glossy). naxja.org is the XJ forum? I'm curious on the march event, providing I don't have other plans...

 

[Caleb]

REWSTER, is this you?

 

[Caleb]

Also rewster, my registration was denied...I guess I'm not wanted over there.

 

[REWSTER]

REWSTER, is this you?

Yes......


i might not be all there in the head.

 

[Caleb]

Yes......


i might not be all there in the head.

Enough to talk the admin into allowing me to sign up for naxja?

 

[REWSTER]

Also rewster, my registration was denied...I guess I'm not wanted over there.

Hmm i don't think they have been having any troubles. you filled everything out right?
just did a tester and there is that security question thingy and a registration requirement thing.

 

[Caleb]

Hmm i don't think they have been having any troubles. you filled everything out right?
just did a tester and there is that security question thingy and a registration requirement thing.

I must have misunderstood it...I'll try again later after work

 

[REWSTER]

I must have misunderstood it...I'll try again later after work

tried to PM ya this link.

NAXJA Forums -::- North American XJ Association - Contact Us

but your box is full. that goes right to the admin.

 

[Caleb]

anybody know what size speakers comes on the 98 cherokee with a sound bar? my jeep seems to come without speakers except for annoying tweaters

 

[terrehautian]

5.25" is the stock size in all four speakers. In the back, you can put 6.5" in the back with the stock speaker grates (have to drill new holes for the speakers though). The drivers door speaker not working is pretty common as the wires get worn and break.

 

[Caleb]

5.25" is the stock size in all four speakers. In the back, you can put 6.5" in the back with the stock speaker grates (have to drill new holes for the speakers though). The drivers door speaker not working is pretty common as the wires get worn and break.

Sounds good...thank you