20 Most Recent 2004 Jeep Wrangler - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Transmission is slipping or not engaged !!

Code 1687 means the computer lost power, probably when you disconnected the battery. Code 1686 means the computer is not talking to the instrument panel. It could be the cluster or a wiring problem. Since you disconnected the battery, the computer may have to re-learn its parameters to know what the base idle should be. You may have to try to drive it a few miles.

My Death Wobble started immediately after I installed a set of Coil Spring Spacers (to lift 1.75 inches) on my stock 2005 Jeep Wrangler X. Turned out, the DW was because while changing the height, I also lowered the CASTER angle in the front end. So, to fix it, I could have purchased a set of eccentric bolts for $50+. Instead I went out and purchased a piece of 1.5 inch flat bar for $10 from OSH. I cut out 4 1.5 inch squares. Then i drilled 7/16 inch holes centerline, but close to one side (in exactly the same place) on all for squares. I then removed the lower control arm bolts, nuts and washers. I installed these square offset washers I made so the front axle would be pushed forward (to increase the Caster angle). The toe setting changed a bit, so I reset them to about 1/8 inch toe in. After driving my Jeep, I noticed there is no more DW. The steering wheel was off center, but after 3 attempts, I have that perfectly centered. I have every intension of having the alignment checked, but not till after I find the new tires I want. If anyone is interested, I can draw out and photograph the cure and send it to you. My e-mail is bb62471(at)yahoo(dot)com.

I'd make sure your Grounds are good to begin, then re-wire to the starter? Best of luck.

If your car doesn't start, check all the components for fuel delivery, injectors, fuel pump, fuel pump regulator, etc. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/cesar_16d20d38798d492f

please give me more info, what kind of car, what year, where did part come from? thanx

All you have to do is put in a gear that it is comfortable. push button in and pull straight up. IT IS HARD to GET OFF and be prepared to stop before you hit yourself. Do not twist or rock could cause damage.

gears in the rear might be chipped, where you heard it

To be honest no idea without a drive so please ask a local mechanic to have a drive and see what they say .

Sound like you are having axle issues. Check the front and rear axles on a lift or off the floor on stand. Rotate the wheel by hand in foward and reverse rotation. If you hear click noises or hard to rotate then I am pretty sure the axle assembly are going bad. Also while the jeep are off the floor check your transfer case for oils for any metal shaving.

there is a code table here: code table, hope it can help you

If you want to do it messy. Alot of folks that use these trrractors don't mind. fire it up with the valve cover off and adjust them with it running, tighten them till the noise goes away and then loosen just till you can faintly hear it. you may need to make a caught oil so you don't run the risk of a fire as the oil ( if it's old may burn real easy) .020 exhaust .018 intake works on most lash engines cold. you haven't mentioned the year.

as a rule, no. many overdrives are automatic and don't engage until you reach 40- 45 mph and they do this by themselves. yes, this does affect gas mileage because the purpose of overdrive is to shift the transmission into a higher gear producing less strain on motor and ****** thereby increasing fuel mileage. conversely, if ****** is in high gear at lower speeds this increases strain (motor feels like it's lugging) reducing mileage. sounds as though you have manually selective overdrive and you will have to monitor mileage both with button pushed and without. then try pushing the button only when you reach 40-45 but you'll have to be continually conscious of the speeds at which you're driving.

Did you check the fuse ?