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I had that problem on mine and there was a black wire that had come loose by the power connection on the battery. Simply resoldered it and plugged it back in.... problem solved. I'm guess there is a similar problem with yours. I just hope for your sake it's as easy to find as mine was.

Well that's good to hear as I priced them at $10.99 from AutoZone. I will do that by this weekend and let you all know what the verdict is.

Replaced the battery (still under warranty so it was free) and it started right up, but still the same idling and smoking problem. I ran the diagnostic check and got the code 55 for "No Malfunction" but there obviously is somewhere. Could it be as simple as a problem with the choke? And if so, how would something like that be fixed? I know how to fix it on a carberated vehicle, but not FI. Hoping this won't take much longer or it's going to be out! I love the pathy when it runs, but I'm getting sick of pouring money into it to keep it running instead of upgrading it like I want to. Thanks!

So, I went home this weekend (from college) and left the pathy here and took the girl friend's car, and when I got back I was going to check on it, but the battery's dead. I put a new one in at the end of the summer and I didn't leave any lights on. I don't see how it could be an alternator because it ran when I parked it and when I went to drive it again, it was dead. The only thing I've recently done to it is install a new windshield wiper fluid reservoir, but that was a week ago and I don't know how that could've played a factor. I need to get someone to jump it when it stops raining and see if it'll start and check the codes and take it to autozone maybe to get the battery checked. I just didn't know if anyone had any ideas for me. You guys usually do! Thanks! The only thing I could think of is that the problems I've been having are electrical and maybe the CPU is going out?

Thanks again for the help all, I won't be able to get to it for atleast a couple weeks with school and all, but I will let you know what I find out about it or if I'm going to have a pathy for sale soon.

Really? Is there anyway to check that or do I just need to replace it to find out?

Well it appears to be a new year with old problems. My pathy started acting like it did last time again, and currently I have 160 miles on a tank of gas and I doubt if it will make it to 185. I usually get ATLEAST 225 out of it and sometimes up to 260. Clean filter, tuned up, new O2 sensor, TPS, and fuel filter as of end of November. It ran fine all through the holidays and was starting to plan some new mods, but now I'm starting to get sick of this and thinking about getting rid of her. Haven't had a chance to run the codes for this one yet as it's FREEZING COLD outside. Any ideas? Thanks again guys for all the help! Hope someone still checks this, if not, I'll repost somewhere else.

I've had my 94 recently tuned up, new fuel filter, O2 sensor, TPS, air filter's clean, and I have never got above 15.5 mpg. I don't know what's wrong with mine though, as I've had bad idling problems that get "fixed" and then mess up a few months down the road.

I've had mine about a year and a half now and have never got above 15.5 mpg out of her.

Well I didn't plan on doing it myself, I know someone who could do it for me. I hvaen't done much research on my pathy to see what rear end is under it, as that wasn't my main concern, but that doesn't mean I don't know anything about suspensions in general. I know a some, but most of what I'm knowledgable in the older domestic vehicles that were much more simple. And I am one that if I'm going to do something, I'm going to make sure it is done right.... whether that means I can do it or need someone else to do it for me. Thanks for the concern though.

I've never heard of a H233b. What did those come on and are they stronger than the D44 and/or a better choice?

Well, I really don't know anything about that. Anyone have a link to some pics or someone provides some more info on that subject? I am definately interested on something with little fab work that is easy. and $2k is about the top that I would be willing top spend on this whole thing. Thanks for all the help so far.... I've been looking at D44's on ebay now as well and my dad likes the idea... so this maybe something I actually get to do I don't know what I'd do without this site.... THANKS ALL!!!!

Ok, thanks. I'll guess I'll pass on this wagon and wait for a better deal. I plan on going to the junk yeard soon and checking for one there. I'm selling my other car and I live in Oklahoma where that ice storm hit and have been doing tree work, so I can afford to do a couple of fun things finally without going broke. Thanks for all the help, and if anyone's interested in a 79 Jeep wagon with D44 front and rear... here's the link. http://tulsa.craigslist.org/car/532227504.html

I would have someone else do it I'm sure. I'm still not sure if I'm going to go through with this or not, just an idea I'm entertaining for now. Would $800 be a good deal for an old jeep with a little rust if I'm only looking at it for the axles and suspension? Or could I find what I need somewhere else for cheaper?

With a 79 jeep 2 door wagon, (assuming all parts needed are in good condition) would I have just about everything I need? Or would there still be a LOT of extra's? It has D44's front and rear, but I would just do the front for now. (Don't know how to post a pic without a website or I'd show it to you)

If I don't know enough about it, would it be in my best interest to pay someone to do it? Obviously, that's just more money, but it could be done quicker and if something goes wrong, it's not my fault, lol. I know someone who could do it, so it's someone I would trust. Thanks for all the info guys, it's been VERY helpful!

So D44's from a wagoneer wouldn't require any modifying of the actual axle right? And I did misread your post... sorry. I've just found a couple of jeeps for sale that don't run that have D44's on the front and rear and am thinking it's worth the 800 for the setup... any suggestions? And I know this is an extensive process... but does anyone have any estimates of possible labor costs or just overall costs? That could be the make it or break it factor for me. Thanks again for all the insight!

Ok, where would I be able to find rockwells? And what's the downside of jeep axles? Purchased at a JY would save a TON of $$$.....

I'm toying with the idea of doing a SAS but am curious as to what axles would fit. I know some have used Dana's and even shortened a Dana 44. But could it be as simple as getting a (not limited to, but just an option) jeep cherokee front axle and putting it under the pathy's? I'm not real sure what all has to go into picking the right axle other than of course width and spline count and stability. Please throw any thoughts, opinions, or suggestions out there and I'm sure we'll come to some kind of conclusion. TIA!

So in case anyone is interested, turns out the problem was quite simple. (Atleast, if it is a final solution.) Turns out the only thing wrong was the throttle positioning sensor, which I replaced back in March-ish and it fixed the problem for a little while, but started acting up again aronud August. I guess the TPS was a bad part. But it's running now and hopefully it will continue to run for me. Thanks for the help all!

If you're going into an audio store to buy them, they should be able to look it up for you, but I have a 94 and put 5x7's in front and back.

I'm starting to get really frustrated with my pathy! Now it won't start, it will crank and crank and won't start. It has had a new battery and starter this summer and I pulled the ECU fuse for about an hour and it didn't change a thing. The pathy won't start.... did I get the wrond O2 sensor? I'm just stabbing in the dark cause I have no idea what's going on. HELP!!! It's my only car at school.

It could also be a bad indicator switch, that's what it was on my 94. Cost around $200 I think to get it fixed, but the light isn't on anymore. It worked fine before and works fine after, just a light preference.

Ok, I'll try that tomorrow, I didn't have time today since as soon as it was changed I had somewhere to be. Thanks for the help.

Well I replaced the O2 sensor with a "new to me" that a got from someone here and it worked in there pathy, and it didn't help. It's still running horribly. I didn't get it as tight as I would've liked because the bolt from the y-pipe connecting the the pipe going into the straight pipe to the cat was pointing the wrong way and was put on backwards and was in the way. Is it being not tight enough to make it not work properly? Or is there something I have to reset with the computer? Any suggestions or is that just not the quick fix I was hoping for? Should I just give up on the old thing? TIA for the help!