1999 Jeep Wrangler - Speedometer stops while driving?
This is a common problem with the Jeep wranglers that causes the gauges to have intermittent operation. Jeep has issued 2 TSBs about it. 08-15-99 is the latest and basically states that the male terminals on the cluster get corroded. There is a cleaning procedure and some small parts to get to correct the problem. I just ordered the kit to do a 2nd one in 2 weeks. "TSB NUMBER: 08-15-99 GROUP: Electrical DATE: May 21, 1999 THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 08-20-98 REV. A, DATED OCTOBER 2, 1998, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE BOUND TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN BOOK, PUBLICATION NUMBER 81-699-99003. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION TO THE PROCEDURE. SUBJECT: Erratic, Intermittent Cluster Operation/Intermittent Air Bag Warning light. OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves installing a repair harness containing a revised instrument cluster connector. MODELS: 1998 - 1999 (TJ) Wrangler 1998 - 1999 (XJ) Cherokee SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent illumination of the air bag warning light or an intermittent tachometer or speedometer drop out. An Airbag Electronic Control Module (AECM) fault code - "No Cluster CCD BUS" message will be present. DIAGNOSIS: Using the DRB III(R), read and record all active and stored fault codes in the AECM. This condition is caused by minor oxidation of the BUS circuit terminals at the instrument cluster connector. Electrical terminals will show signs of oxidation, which will appear as darkened lines or marks on the cluster male terminals. These often appear as gray or black marks rather than the appearance of oxidation or corrosion usually associated with higher current carrying circuits. This condition will set a "NO CLUSTER CCD BUS" message. The fault code will usually be stored and not active. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WILL NOT ADDRESS FUEL OR OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ISSUES. If this fault code is present, either active or stored perform the Repair Procedure. PARTS REQUIRED: 1 05016261AA Cluster Connector Patch Harness 1 04856975 Electric Contact Cleaner 2 04778570 Heat Shrink Tubing POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. TIME ALLOWANCE: Labor Operation No: 08-90-90-91 0.6 Hrs. "
Great vehicle. Short list of common issues:- you need to get used to the starter motor sometimes cranking a few seconds before things get going. At first I thought it was a defect but found out every jeep does this- rust after 4-5 years. Probably more a function of the hard use that a good jeep deserves, than of any manufacturing defect- it will take much longer to pull off (or put on) doors/windows/hard top/soft top or fold down the windshield than you think it will take- along the same lines, if you let a few years go by before you try to take off doors or hard top, you will find it to be difficult. Not impossible: there are youtube videos for all the fixes.- don't expect the temperature to be the same in all areas of the car (whether heating or air conditioning)- girls who have loved my jeeps are more grounded, practical and low-maintenance (hey, like the jeep!) compared to girls who like sports or muscle cars. This is only a problem if you really prefer a girl who will max out your credit cards
Thanks for the A2A!Yes, the Jeep Wrangler is the BEST vehicle for off-road driving.but that also depends on what you think of as “best”.The Wrangler or CJ let you get out in it. you can put the top down, take the doors off, on a CJ or YJ you can easily flop the windshield down, and get IN IT. get mud or dirt all over yourself, bugs in your teeth, sun on your face, tree branches brushing by you, you name it! All while still enjoying one of the most capable off-road vehicles ever.and when you’re sick of all that, you can close it all up and keep the elements out - mostly.Now, if you wanted a bubble of glass and an air-conditioned cabin while you do this, the Wrangler may not be the best choice.But in terms of multi-terrain offroad, the Wrangler/CJ is king. nothing beats the short wheelbase and pretty narrow track width, combined with a little suspension flex and strong truck axles. Any SUV would have a hard time following a wrangler offroad. it’s like the Mazda Miata of trucks & SUV’s.
There is a light on the dashboard of my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (I just bought it used).?
if its just a round red light, its for the SKIM (sentry key immobilizer system) or the factory alarm system. if you got an owners manual with the jeep, there is a section to show you all the lights and tells you what they are. or you could go to a dealer and ask a service writer. if any light is staying on you should probably have it looked at to be safe.
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee cooling fan not kicking on?
1 common problem is the fan relay....and man its in a rough spot......its behind the passenger headlight assembly with the headlamp out.......look to the lower left corner where there is a crack in the black pastic to the back of the front bumper cover...a little box about 1.5 x 1.5 inches...and about 1/4 inch thick...should have 4 or 5 wires to it...there are 2 different ones thats the most common problem...at the chrysler dealer about $70 for the part......the cooling fans are also a common problem...its 1 of the 2...........if you have a test light probe the wires that go to the fan with the engine up to tempeture.....if there is power the fan is bad...... if you have no power the relay is bad....
My check engine light is on,but my jeep runs fine.Anyone have any ideas??
The 3 biggest possibilities are -1 Check your gas cap, it may not be fitting right, also if you drove with it off you may need your mechanic to just reset the light, sometimes they stay on after that problem is taken care of. 2 You missed your scheduled maintenance or the mechanic just forgot to reset the sensor, newer cars are made with sensors that measure the mileage vs. when you should take it in for checkup, oil-change, that kind of thing. Or 3 Something is wrong with your car, it doesn't have to be making weird noises for something to be wrong. That is why they have those sensors and lights, to tell you as or before something goes wrong. If your car was making noises or whatever then it would have been already to late to correct without replacing which kind of wastes the whole point of early-warnings like those.
That depends on the year and model of Toyota.You should check your owners manual to be sure what it takes to reset the oil light.However a majority of Toyota oil lights can be reset with a simple procedure.Set your trip reader on your dash to either odometer, Trip A, or Trip B. Which one depends on the year, make and model of your particular car. I’d start by trying it with the odometer reading first then the others depending on which one works for you.Start by turning your ignition key off. Then press and hold the Trip reset button on your dash. While holding the trip reset, turn your ignition to run without starting your car.If you started with the odometer display in the right position(odometer, Trip A, or Trip B) you will see some lines on the odometer reading instead of numbers when they disappear for a second and then start flashing the oil light has been reset. You can now let go of the trip reset button and turn off your car.It does take a little bit to reset. If you don’t see anything flashing after 10 seconds try starting with your odometer display in either Trip A or Trip B and go again with the ignition switch off and turning it to run while holding the trip reset button.It’s actually kind of hard to do the first time you try it. However once you figure it out it’s very simple.
Faster than its safe to go in a Wrangler.I have always been a sportscar fan, having owned Porsche’s prior to buying my Wrangler. It took me a good bit of time to get used to driving the tall wide SUV at 70+ mph. It was a little unnerving at first.Years later, I still dont do more than 80 mph in my Jeep even with stock wheels because driving a Jeep isnt about speed or getting there faster, its about being an individual and owning a vehicle you can put sentimental value into and feel rewarded for customizing and personalizing it to fit yourself.I still own my 30 yr old Porsche, but my Jeep gets a lot more drive time these days.
Basic automatic headlights work through sensors which detect how much light is there outside. These sensors are located on the dash of the vehicle mostly. The headlights turn on when the sensors detect a certain level of darkness (darkness means the level of light).Basic old implementations turn the headlights on at dark and off at rise. Modern implementations use sensors to detect the amount of exterior light (This helped to turn the lights on during tunnels).If we talk about sensors, these sensors are just photoelectric sensors which respond to the amount of light and turn on headlights when there is certain level of low lights. Most systems retain the conventional headlight switches, which allow drivers to turn lights on or off and bypass the sensors (for those who likes manual control).Most manufacturers wire the automatic headlights through the ignition switches of their cars. When the driver starts the vehicle and light levels are low, the headlights turn on automatically. When he switches off the key, the system turn off the lights.However, there are limitations to automatic headlights. Sometimes they do not turn on during heavy rain or fog, as the light sensor still detects some light.Automatic headlights do not immediately turn on in cases of sudden darkness, like if the vehicle drives through a tunnel. I came to know this fact from my own experience (However it depends on the response time of the sensors). In these cases, drivers have to use their best instincts and manually turn on their headlights if needed.One more thing is that the sensor only detects light so, it cannot distinguish if the darkness level is due to sunset or just temporary blackout in the middle of day. This causes the lights to turn on when something blocks the sun or when the driver is just parking.If you want to know more on this or about the types follow this link,http://googleweblight.com/?lite_url=http://www.ehow.com/about_7238942_do-automatic-headlights-work_.html&ei=TjNswl_-&lc=en-IN&s=1&m=859&host=www.google.co.in&ts=1477905436&sig=AF9NedmQcJCNLjNMg48exKKE89EzeA7lnQIf you are interested in headlights, search about Adaptive headlights.
Basic automatic headlights work through sensors which detect how much light is there outside. These sensors are located on the dash of the vehicle mostly. The headlights turn on when the sensors detect a certain level of darkness (darkness means the level of light).Basic old implementations turn the headlights on at dark and off at rise. Modern implementations use sensors to detect the amount of exterior light (This helped to turn the lights on during tunnels).If we talk about sensors, these sensors are just photoelectric sensors which respond to the amount of light and turn on headlights when there is certain level of low lights. Most systems retain the conventional headlight switches, which allow drivers to turn lights on or off and bypass the sensors (for those who likes manual control).Most manufacturers wire the automatic headlights through the ignition switches of their cars. When the driver starts the vehicle and light levels are low, the headlights turn on automatically. When he switches off the key, the system turn off the lights.However, there are limitations to automatic headlights. Sometimes they do not turn on during heavy rain or fog, as the light sensor still detects some light.Automatic headlights do not immediately turn on in cases of sudden darkness, like if the vehicle drives through a tunnel. I came to know this fact from my own experience (However it depends on the response time of the sensors). In these cases, drivers have to use their best instincts and manually turn on their headlights if needed.One more thing is that the sensor only detects light so, it cannot distinguish if the darkness level is due to sunset or just temporary blackout in the middle of day. This causes the lights to turn on when something blocks the sun or when the driver is just parking.If you want to know more on this or about the types follow this link,http://googleweblight.com/?lite_url=http://www.ehow.com/about_7238942_do-automatic-headlights-work_.html&ei=TjNswl_-&lc=en-IN&s=1&m=859&host=www.google.co.in&ts=1477905436&sig=AF9NedmQcJCNLjNMg48exKKE89EzeA7lnQIf you are interested in headlights, search about Adaptive headlights.