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Excellent. That saved you $300 :mrgreen: -Nick :!:

Hi, If it cut out instantly (like an electrical problem), I'd first check the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS). It is located near the top driver's side of the transmission bell housing and can/will cause the vehicle to stall and/or not start if the computer looses its signal. -Nick :!:

Hi, Black should not be +12 volts. Yes, there are some wires which are black WITH a color tracer which might be hot wires, but I don't think I've ever seen a solid black wire used for +12 volts, it just isn't correct :mrgreen: Be sure you are looking at the wire colors at the harness end, not...

LOL, I'm aware :P -Nick :!:

Well, then I guess it is a very good thing that I'm so knowledgeable about electronics and know how to read schematics. :mrgreen: -Nick :!:

uh ok, but safety should be a priority. :mrgreen: I'd be concerned about riding in a Jeep with that grade of "mod". :mrgreen: -Nick :!:

What? -Nick :!:

I don't know. I'd assume they're in the same place, as most of the wiring/electrical is the same place on early model year XJs. -Nick :!:

Hi, I think you'd still come out cheaper buying after-market lights. -Nick :!:

Though, he'd have the exact same problem if a bearing is shot in the compressor. I suppose it wouldn't be as bad since OBA doesn't reach the pressure of an A/C system's high side, but could still cause problems. -Nick :!:

Hi, The switch which turns on the light is NOT the vacuum switch at the transfer-case. The transfer-case switch is purely mechanical, while the one for the lamp is electro/mechanical. The switch is a small blue cylinder (which resembles a typical blue capacitor) and is mounted to the passenger...

Hi, Your best bet is to look at a good electrical schematic for that model year (Haynes or Chilton don't count). Though I doubt it will help you unless you own a TJ, the 02 sensor pinouts are as follows (for a '97 TJ and likely other years): Upstream Oxygen sensor: 1) Heater +12 volts...

Hi, I reused my stock control arms after adding the 3" lift to the cherokee, and it was a stretch (though they seem to work ok). I find it hard to imagine being able to use the stock ones for any larger lift without problems. Then again, the '97 and newer cherokee's control arms may be designed...

Hi, It is likely a bearing in the air conditioning compressor seizing up. The drive belt is squealing due to the increased force required to turn the compressor, which the belt can only handle to a point. I'd be VERY careful about running it until you have it fixed (or at least looked at by a...

Hi, Go to Autozone, they scan most OBD-II vehicle computers for free. :mrgreen: -Nick :!:

Hi, Bounty Hunter created a Yahoo group for Jeepz (it is e-mail based). The link is here: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/jeeepz/ . Even though E-mail based groups aren't great, it at least provides us with a way to stay in touch if need be :mrgreen: -Nick :!:

Ok I'm really confused now. I've never seen a pre '95 Cherokee with the battery near the firewall. I've only seen the battery in its usual place at the front passenger side corner of the engine compartment, just behind the radiator and passenger side headlamp. Likewise, the vacuum brake...

Ahh... it all makes sense now! Saying it is in California is an important detail :P -Nick :!:

Hi, Here is what I would do to see if it is a problem with the switch or the parking/tail light(s): Look for a fairly large ( 6 to 8 ) pin block connector either at the front driver's side of the engine compartment (near the air filter) or behind the driver's side headlamp. DISCONNECT this to...

Hi, Can you hear the fuel pump running when the ignition switch is in the RUN (not start) position? If not, is there 9-12 volts present at the fuel-pump with the ignition switch in RUN? To my knowledge, a bad oyxgen sensor would NOT cause a no-start condition. -Nick :!: