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Smokey and the P0456

https://imgur.com/a/k6nlvHj

Photo for reference.

2002 4.0 manual, P0456 code. I replaced most of the lines in the Evap system, gave it a smoke test. Should smoke be coming from the fuel vapor leak detection pump filter that's attached to the vapor leak detection pump? I didn't see smoke coming from anywhere else on the engine side, haven't ran smoke down the fuel tank side. Thanks!

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2024/12/12
17:31 UTC

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Jeep cherokee 2000-2001 complete engine harness

Hello,
I am looking to get the complete engine harness(with the fusebox harness), got a XJ that the harness had been extensively tampered with.
Open to anyone who can ship to Delaware.
Thanks

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2024/12/11
09:00 UTC

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Rattling sound into ABS/Traction/4WD lights

2014 Jeep Compass has been acting up in a way I am unsure of how to fix. When I am driving, the brakes will start shuddering, I will hear some sort of rattling sound, and then all of these lights pop on (besides the airbag light). After they come on, the rattling stops and it drives normally.

I have replaced nearly every component that would be related to the ABS. I changed the ABS sensors, wheel bearings, as well as suspension components being the control arms, CV axles and the tie rod ends. Have yet to do the sway bar links. Thank you for any tips!!

https://preview.redd.it/drzc4jl7b26e1.jpg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=95aa8bc6dd12187fd7c17da6c67b29fb2ae98046

0 Comments
2024/12/10
18:12 UTC

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Dash flickers when blinker on

Short? Bad fuse? I'm clueless.

31 Comments
2024/12/10
13:14 UTC

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First timer

Looking to get an older jeep and learn how to maintain and care for it but I’ve never worked on cars before. I know YouTube is gonna be my best bet but what are some general things to look out for?

4 Comments
2024/12/08
21:34 UTC

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Eaton E-Locker "Sloppy" spider gears?

I was doing a diff fluid swap and a basic inspection while I had the cover off. On the rear diff, Dana44, Eaton E locker, about 10 years old. It seems like there's a lot of slop between spider gears, shafts they sit on and the side gears with the axle shafts in them. Seems to be just in that spider gear system, ring/pinion is tight. Imagine, holding one wheel, holding the pinion, the free wheel can turn like an eighth turn. So I went and looked at the front also a D44 with Eaton E-Locker, but just a few years old. It isn't as bad, but does the same thing, sloppy in the spider gears. The spider gears don't look terribly worn on either. Granted I can only see them through a small hole in the carrier. Locked or unlocked doesn't seem to make a difference, but these don't truly lock up until they're under some load. Anyone else notice this before? Is it normal? This is all on a 2001 Jeep TJ, but I am curious if other Eaton units have seen this behavior.

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2024/12/07
05:15 UTC

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Early 2000s Jeep makes weird sound when door is opened.

Does it every time. I don’t have a lot of info about the Jeep just that it belongs to a friend and it has this annoying issue.

2 Comments
2024/12/07
01:46 UTC

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Clutch alignment tool

OK I have a strange situation going on I have a 1984 Jeep Cj seven with a 4.2 L Right now I am putting a replacement motor in when I purchased a clutch alignment tool to put the engine back in the book called for a 10 splined tool but my shaft is 14 Spline upon researching this dilemma I found that the 10 splined is supposed to go in my vehicle and the 14 spline goes in a four-cylinder so why would this be with my six cylinder like I said it’s a 4.2 in-line six with a five speed transmission T5 I cannot figure out why there is a difference any ideas would be muchly appreciated I am sort of stuck at this point right now

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2024/12/07
01:02 UTC

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Coolant oil mixture?? Or just oxidized coolant??

Does this look like coolant and oil mix or just oxidized coolant?. No overheating or sputtering. Also in reservoir. Checked oil and looks clean.

13 Comments
2024/12/02
14:41 UTC

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Problem with my 99 TJ

When I start the car, the engine feels like it's revving too high. In idle the RPM needles go up and down irregularly, and engine starts to misfire at low RPM, which can even cause it to stall. It can also misfire while driving. Once it stalls, check engine lights may come on. And in some cases, it can have trouble starting again…. What’s your opinion guys?

5 Comments
2024/11/28
02:41 UTC

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22 Wrangler Death Wobble

I have a 2022 stock wrangler with about 40,000 miles on it. Started having the wobble at about 15K. Replaced the stabilizer and it fixed it. Wobble has came back. Replaced stabilizer and it has not fixed it this time. The jeep is not raised, everything but the stabilizer I have replaced twice is stock.

Any suggestions?

8 Comments
2024/11/25
23:54 UTC

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Jeep jk not locking only unlocks

Anyone know how I can fix this? It only locks sometimes. It’s a 2010 jk 4d and it’s the same on all locks. Not sure where to start. Thank you

3 Comments
2024/11/25
22:07 UTC

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YJ front brakes

So, I want to replace front brakes, both sides on my ‘92. Rotors, pads, calipers & brake lines. Do I need to bleed the rear brakes if I’m only working on the front ones?

2 Comments
2024/11/25
16:25 UTC

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Aftermarket stereo help!?!

I assume it’s a bad ground and it shorted stuff out because all my lights inside no longer work would anyone know a fix I have tried replacing fuses I think it’s a bad ground so if anyone knows a good spot on a 1994 Cherokee let me know please and thank you cheers

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2024/11/24
20:39 UTC

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1994 Jeep YJ - It runs!

Over this last year I’ve pulled the body, de-rusted and repainted the frame and underside of body with the por-15 method, replaced all fuel/coolant hoses, cleaned hard fuel lines, new clutch/clutch master/slave, new radiator, flushed coolant system, and a bunch of other small things I can’t even remember.

Today I got it running again. It’s been over a year since the engine has turned over but today I had it run for about 10 minutes until my garage was too dang full of smoke and exhaust.

The exhaust system is the next overhaul.

I’m a computer engineer who’s never done anything more than replace oil/starter. I’ve been cutting my teeth so hard on this and feeling like I ruined a jeep and am sinking money into it for giggles. That engine turning over felt like my late grandpa (who gave me this jeep) just gave me big hug (and then asked me to try a bit of his dip)

2 Comments
2024/11/19
17:45 UTC

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JK rear view mirror solution?

Curious what, if any, solution people are using for rear view mirror when running an oversized spare tire. Mirror is currently basically useless, have seen a few rear view camera/mirror combos but either end up with a big block on the roof or aren’t feasible with the wheels I have.

3 Comments
2024/11/18
16:12 UTC

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Fluid Film

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2024/11/17
15:40 UTC

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Lund visor for jeep ZJ

I saw some of these visor on some of the grand Cherokees I've been seeing and I've been going crazy trying to find a cheap one but there so damn expensive. I was hoping if someone maybe had some insight on where to get these or even getting the part number would help. I've seen some cheaper ones before but there always for Chevys and Ford do they fit ZJs?

https://preview.redd.it/hwab2obwwe1e1.png?width=641&format=png&auto=webp&s=300a9eaeb7f8fab3fdb96d846d286aa021c76a7e

https://preview.redd.it/y9nsfxwwwe1e1.png?width=550&format=png&auto=webp&s=01e88084eb0565854f31e57ac4070c445567c885

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2024/11/17
07:15 UTC

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Bit off more than I could chew.. help!!

I recently purchased an absolute piece of shite 2000 XJ and swapped the motor without having any concept of what I was doing, I now have low fuel pressure sitting at 12-15 psi idle with a crank no start issue. Injectors, Pump, or filter? How can I tell where the issue comes from? Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am completely lost in the sauce, I’ve gone too far on this project to give up now, if someone could PM me and talk further that would also be greatly appreciated. Anything helps.

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2024/11/14
22:19 UTC

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Headlamp switch hack

I'm trying to hack my headlamp switch to control some extra lights. I don't know if the headlamp switch for a jeep cherokee 2021 is meccanical or it communicates on cambus Any info?

1 Comment
2024/11/14
02:39 UTC

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Video series im working on about low/mid budget tj (let me know what you think)

4 Comments
2024/11/13
04:09 UTC

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Engine problem

I have an issue that happens at low rpm and idle where these two lights come on then the car starts to rough idle and won’t go over 3000 rpm. However the 3000 rpm limit can happen during 2500 rpm but the lights don’t come on

2 Comments
2024/11/09
20:04 UTC

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Help with Jeep XJ no-crank-no-start please!!

Hey guys, I've been struggling to figure out what is going on with my Jeep. Here is some quick background on what's going on:

I have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a 4.0 Liter inline v6 and manual 5-speed transmission. It has ~225,000 miles right now. I was driving home on saturday night and my Jeep just died while driving, lost power steering and I man-handled it onto the shoulder of the road. When I tried to crank it, the gauge cluster would light up, but it would no-crank-no-start and all I would hear was a click sound. When I first started up my Jeep on that drive, the gauges were wonky- the battery gauge was low, all the way to the far left; the oil pressure gauge was a little higher and further to the right than it usually is.

I ended up getting it towed to my house and the tow truck driver told me he thought it sounded like an alternator issue. He hooked up his portable jump box to my Jeep and it cranked and started with no problem, but as soon as he disconnected the cables, it died after a few seconds. I bought a new alternator and replaced the old one yesterday. Tried jumping it from my girlfriend's vehicle and still no-crank-no-start with just a click sound. The battery still has enough power to run my interior lights.

So this is where I'm at now. The battery terminals were very corroded and the battery is probably 3 +/- 1 year old. Does this sound like it's a battery issue to you guys? Or something else? I have no idea what direction to head at this point besides cleaning the battery terminals and trying to get better connection on a jump-start and trying again.

If there is any other pertinent information needed, let me know and I'll give it ASAP. Thanks so much.

7 Comments
2024/11/05
14:22 UTC

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