20 Most Recent 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Make sure you keep the fluied checked...if you run out it can burn out the mastercylender and it will get costley,,,,,good luck

The first thing any Tech would do is check the PCM (computer) for a fault code stored in memory. This requires a code reader and is not an expensive tool, but it is need and very useful in diagnostics for almost all vehicles dated from 1995 and up. Most auto stores will perform this task free of charge. I could keep throwing guess's at you, but from a diagnostic stand point, code read is paramount. How many miles are on the engine and what recent maintenance was done?

check battery, check solenoid by motor starter, or check starter motor most auto parts will check this for you at no charge...

Replace the pressure sensor

The gas tank has nothing to do with the gauge. The fuel pump float could be stuck or the slide could have been bent when the pump was put back in. Also, the electrical connector could be unplugged or sot fully connected. This happens when someone pulls the wire instead of the plug.

are we talking blows a fuse or just turns off... if it just turns off then you might check your wires. you may have put the parking lights on the dash lights and not the parking lights connector....

the sweet sickly smell is normal for new anti freeze.once you have run the car for a couple of miles the smell will dissipate.the white foamlike stuff is chalk/lime in the water,harmless.

Summer 10w30 winter 5w30 unless your vehicle has over 100,000 miles then use high mileage oil of the same viscosity

a repair manual we cant give you here but any auto parts store can order for you if they dont have it in stock just ask

well first off if is a 1996 i am almost 100% sure it doesent have a carb on it. and if its not getting gas u should try changing your fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator. hope this helps u out, good luck to u

the camshaft position sensor is inside the distributor, the crank sensor is at rear of engine in bell housing above starter. see pic of sensor below

replace the power steering pump, the hoses are an odd size and you have to buy a wrench for it, the transmission you can change the gasket and filter and replace the fluids,, probably the engine is dripping from the rear main bearing seal, this is best left to someone who knows what they are doing.

Is it coming from the top, Can you see? Did the car freeze or overheat lately? If not, it is not a freeze plug. It is a coolant line running to the rear of the engine, it has an O-ring gasket that has gone, It is real easy to fix, but you have to take the intake off to get to it. Buy the gasket kit, the seals/O-rings are off the shelf sizes, nothing special, and you will need a schematic of the engine so you can see where you are going. Check it out.

there is one on the chassis rail , at the rear,near the fuel tank.It is very often overlooked.Hope this helps

Your old lock is very easy to remove. disconnect the control arm from it and slide the clip retainer out. Reverse process to install.

The code refers to the catalytic converter efficiency. It can be a plugged converter. leaking exhaust, vacuum leak, fuel pressure problem, or even low compression. You really need to have the ECU read with a scanner that will give you the POXXXX code instead of the 2 digit code. This will help diagnosis the problem much better.

hi the TCM is under the dash on the driverside. It's actually kinda of small, I would guess 4 inches by 3 inches. with what look like wings coming off the sides and two bolts. hope this helps please vote thanks

inside the alternator

Check out your cold start choke. It is designed to cause your fuel mixture to run "rich" until it warms up. It is basically a heat sensitive coil that reacts to heat from the exhaust manifold.