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Re: Modernizing the XJ
I'll be starting work on the XJ again soon once we close on a house. Have a few things lined up so far - seat heaters, double din, rear camera, remove a leaf or two out of existing leaves, and rebuild a few joints up front. The XJ already has bedliner under the carpet, but looking at adding sound deadening there and under the headliner.
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Modernizing the XJ
![]() Just made this WJ overland steering wheel upgrade - makes a difference. Cc works, airbag compatible. I’m going to wire up the audio controls when I mod a 99-01 WJ clock spring down the track Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Sometimes the switch. And sometimes the encoder motor on the tcase. Both easy to replace.
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I’m speaking from experience working on all of these the last 10 years for a job.
I don’t want to upset anybody, but I have to say I would never recommend the WJ. Awful electrical/electronics, HVAC, water leaks. The 4.7 is such a terrible engine I don’t have words. The many, many that we replaced had to almost always get a reman engine because there weren’t any running used engines available. Lots of trans failures. I suppose a zero option 4.0 would be the best of a bad bunch. |
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Good chance it’s the encoder motor on the transfer case. Have the codes pulled before throwing parts at it. |
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Codes for the encoder. thats funny. I will stick with my old Renix 4.0.
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Code is U1026--Loss of communication with automatic traction control That leaves all sorts of variables. Tried the simple part, the switch. No joy. Encoder motor now on order for the T-case. If that doesn't fix it I will then be tracking down chassis grounds or other wiring harness gremlins. I so much prefer the simple lever in my XJ. ETA: Found it. There is a TSB that nails it: Quote:
I am not sure I really like that solution though. The proper fix would be to also change the orange wire from 18 ga to 16 ga. But I can't imagine what it would take to replace that wire from wherever it starts to wherever it ends. I think it makes more sense to put in a new encoder that should theoretically not be drawing more amps than intended. I just have to love the failure mode. 4wd won't work if it is cold. Brilliant. You would have thought they would have learned their lesson from the S10 Blazers in the late '80s and early '90s. I hope the aftermarket comes up with a better system.
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A couple of "experience shares" on my journey creating a decently comfortable XJ. 1. You're going to spend more than you think unless you have the time and are willing to be very patient to find people selling stuff. Also I did 85% or more of the work, had I not my expense would have been A LOT more. I have a bit over $20k in to mine, in just parts. 2. https://offroadonly.com/shop/swayloc...p-wrangler-xj/ - this swaybar seems to be a bit more versatile than the antirock, I liked it because it was fully disconnected with a switch. 3. Someone mentioned "dynamat" - definitely do this, if you really want it to be significant do the doors too. 4. My Deaver springs are, IMO the best springs for an XJ at 5.5" lift. Old Man Emu is also a good choice if a lower lift. Bottom line, you're in the right place for knowledgeable folks to provide insight. ![]()
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I looked into using the WJ clock spring when I put an overland wheel in mine. The WJ clock spring is physically to big to fit in the XJ clockspring spot. Rumor is that a ZJ with radio buttons clock spring will physically fit but the connectors will need changed.
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A guy on insta has done it.
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Yeah good idea. The only issue I think would be airbag plug compatibility. WJ to XJ single plug is direct fit
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Having just added seat heaters to my 01, the thought of a heated wheel would be a real bonus. Wonder how feasible that is without a cheesy steering wheel cover/cord.
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After watching a video on how to recover a steering wheel, I'm not sure I would attempt it myself. I wonder how much an upholstery shop would charge to recover with the heating elements slipped in.
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