20 Most Recent 1998 Jeep Cherokee - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Hi Akintola, The engine check light is supposed to come on when the ignition is turned on and then when the engine is started it is supposed to go out. If the check light is not coming on as described and the engine is starting you most likely have a blown bulb. If the light comes on and stays on with the engine running, take the vehicle and have a diagnostic scan carried out. If the engine is refusing to start check the fuses for the ECU. Regards John

The lever just pulls out if has tilt wheel and dimmer control

a Cherokee? please post to correct forum.

there is no external fuel filter on your jeep, in 1997 they changed the design and put a filter sock over the fuel pump intake in the fuel tank. they only get changed when you end up replacing the fuel pump

sounds like you may have blown the head gasket is there water in the oil?

fuse blew.

Can you explain what you mean? How did you get this reading and what is it related to?

If it dies while you are going and starts right up, check your MAP sensor. It could be other things. Do you have a check engine light on? If so, get it scanned for a code. This will pinpoint your problem possibly.

This maybe your neutral safety switch, it's located on the right side of your transmission

I think you have air trapped in your engine. Can you look into your radiator? Is there any clogging?

My friend, you should have this situation corrected by a pro in your town before you have a serious overheating/head gasket problem.

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No engine option stated, nor country. XJ hacking topic. the ECU does have that. there are 2 on all newer cars. 1 normal limit (higher) 2: limphome limit. (lower) both are hard coded in the PCM , firmware. so your question really is who to program your PCM. and that has infininty anwsers, Google it. there are 2. a: a PCM hacking tool. (find it) b: or custom ECU. (I have a car with it ,. made by me) im not expert on hacking tools, but there are many, and changes every day , from now forward. i do have my 08 hacked, but not for rev. id never over-rive my stock engine, that be crazy. why do you wont to over-rev./ if serious why not join a real forum on your car and post this there or better search there. here is my first google hit. programming....................... http://www.jeepstrokers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3637

Check for Evap Codes Failed Evap Vent Solenoid-- most likely Have to smoke the system & test the components, unless you can find a diagram of that solenoid & want to chance the price of a part & maybe not fix it, because of no component testing. Could remove it & test it

start by checking the fuses

fuse blown or circuit breaker. answer the bottom of window as the electric arm. first check for 12vdc across the 2 motor pins. 12v, (actived?) yes, motor is bad or jammed 0v (activate) yes, power bad to this point. all with a $10 volt meter , guessing ends. see wiring section http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowledge-base/index.htm?utm_source=cj#service

on jeep?sure , valve grind, vast ways to mess up.are you taking the whole job or just the head job/?head, pressure checked and warpage checked and corrected.engine deck checked for warp, .002" max?wrong head gasket,china junk gaskets. from fleabay.gasket upside down blocking oil holes.reUsing TTY bolts, bad.not checking compression first be fore first startand then cold cranking it , no fuel pressure, to see if you have top end oiling? if yes, its good, then kick the tires and light the fires.

triple posted, i answered 1.

if it is a factory system the following should reset it.

• Turn the ignition switch
  off.
  
  

• Insert the key into the driver's side
  door.
  

• Turn the key clockwise to lock
  it.
  
  

• Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock it.
  The alarm system recognizes an authorized key was used and the system
  resets.

you may have to do this each time you unlock the car.

if it is an aftermarket system you will either have to identify the system and serial number and try to contact the manufacturer for a replacement fob, or have the system removed completely.

Check for spark coming out of the coil...Check for 12volts with the key on at the primary side (small wires) at the coil. Also, buy a manual...you will save a lot of money in not replacing parts that aren't bad if you do some testing first.

run fault codes to check for cam/crank position sensor. check that the cam shaft is turning(broken timing belt/chain) check immobiliser operation.