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mel.d

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  1. All sensors lead back to the ECU. I'm surprised you didn't throw a CEL with the CKP sensor unplugged. The third wire you mentioned is the pick-up wire that sends the timing signal back to the ECU.

    That fact that you are able to start it without the CKP sensor plugged, but fails to start when plugged doesn't make sense unless it was faulty to begin with.

  2. So you didn't do anything to really fix the initial electrical problem. It just some how started working again? If this is the case, then the problem is not likely resolved and is probably an intermittent electrical failure. I'm starting to think that you have an intermittent open circuit probably due to a loose hot or ground wire, bad switch, or relay. Since you mentioned that none of your accessories would work unless the key was placed in the "On" position, that is were I would start troubleshooting.

    After reviewing the schematic for the power supply routing, it shows that power is provided to all of the listed accessories from the "On" position which explains what you experienced. However, the schematic also shows that there should be a direct connection to those accessories regardless of ignition position. The path of the circuit shows +12VDC > 120A fuse > 40A fuse > two 7.5A fuse. The first 7.5A fuse in the circuit feeds the following accessories: HORN, REMOTE, ASCD, KEYLESS, VEHSEC. The second 7.5A fuse feeds the following accessories: FLS1, FLS2, FLS3, MIL/DL, MAIN, BA/FTS, A/C, H/LAMP, CLOCK WINDOW, D/LOCK KEYLESS VEHSEC, NATS...etc. This sounds like most of the accessories that you were having problems with right? So I would start by checking all wire connections starting from the battery and working your way down to the accessories as well as checking the 40A and both 7.5A fuses. I would double check ALL fuses as well as test the new CS sensor to make sure it is good (could be poor quality or a return).

     

     

  3. I'm a fan of the LED's in the wheel wells. We helped a guy work on his Jeep in the dark on the trails that wheel on. He had a cheap set of off road lights mounted under his that made it so much easier to work on.

     

    He must break down a lot in order to have to put lights in the wheel well. But then again, you did mention it was a Jeep :lol:

  4. There has been negative reviews regarding the KYB strut bearings. I just replaced mine last weekend with factory Nissan strut bearings. I rented spring compressors from Orielly auto parts as the one's I have didn't look beefy enough to compress the AC lift springs.

     

    If you are unsure of your mechanical ability, then as folks here has mentioned, get a shop manual and learn how to remove the strut assembly (not difficult to do). Then take the assembly to a repair/suspension shop to disassemble and reassemble with new parts. This would be your cheapest alternative.

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  5. As Rebelord said, you'll find them if you search them under 1997 or later. With that said, here are the part# from Rock Auto:

     

    Dorman 905804 - right rear lower trailing arm

    Dorman 905803 - left rear lower trailing arm

    Dorman 905802 - upper trailing arm (fits both left or right side)

     

     

  6. Are you sure its leaking from the head? There is a coolant crossover pipe in the back that connects between both heads. Mine leaked from the passenger side and caused coolant to leak down the back of the block and bell housing. Replacing the gasket fixed the leak, but it was difficult to get to the crossover pipe because of the limited access and close proximity to the firewall. Your back will not like you in the morning.

  7. I had the same leak. It was running down the back of the motor and dripping from the bell housing. Turns out the passenger side gasket of the crossover pipe was the culprit. It was a PAIN IN THE A$$ to replace, but it is doable. You have to remove the intake plenum to gain access, but the location is so close to the firewall that it leaves little room to work with. I replaced both gaskets on the crossover pipe as well as the second thermostat that connects in the middle of the crossover pipe.

     

    Your back will not like you afterwards.

  8. I just installed two new CV axles today and had the same issue with binding on the passenger side. I ended up having to adjust my camber kit so that I have 1 degree of positive camber to resolve the binding issue.

     

    I think the new axles have tight tolerances and the lift is causing too much angle for the axles to handle. I'm hoping after a few thousand miles, they should break-in enough for me to adjust the camber back.

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