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Check engine light didn’t come on at all. I had it towed to my tech buddies shop so he’ll probably do that this week when he gets to it.

Had my 98 XJ die on me on street today. Engine had been running smooth with no problems starting. The only issue I noticed is my temp gauge would get just a little above 210 but no higher and the oil pressure gauge would furiously from 40 psi at idle down to 20 psi and fluctuate back and forth...

Finally figured out what the issue was. The new NSS was defective and was feeding voltage back to the ECM so the computer recognized there was a problem but did not have a code for that issue. Older OBDII was limited like that I guess. My tech said it’s getting very difficult to find quality...

My 98 rattles too. Tried replacing the rubber bumpers but it made no difference. I also just noticed that there is daylight showing along the bottom of the gate. And gate latches and opens just fine. What would cause this misalignment of the gate? How do you adjust the bumpers?

Sorry rod bearings were also replaced. Almost complete overhaul except for piston rings and head gasket. Still dealing with this issue. I’ll ask my tech about possibility of flex plate kicking up crud into CPS. Thanks bud!

I have a strange issue with my 98 XJ. The check engine light came on after having crankshaft bearings, rear main seal, timing chain and NSS all replaced. The light stays on for 1-3 days then goes off for 1-2 days then back on. I had my technician check for codes but there no codes at all. Jeep...

Well now it did it after sitting and cooled completely. Thinking fuel pressure issue ie fuel pump.

Found this thread. My 98 XJ has done this two times in the last 3 months. Both times there was wind driven precipitation in the form of rain then snow today. I had to floor it to get it to start and continue to feather accelerator to get it to idle without dying. Both times it has done this...

Jeep started this morning. Rear window defrost or washer/wiper wouldn’t work. Drove to store. Would not start when leaving store. Replaced fuse. Started right up. Is there somehow a connection between rear tailgate wiring and starter fuse? A common ground maybe?

Think it’s starter solenoid. The relay I already swapped with fan relay and that didn’t work. Fuse I replaced worked. Jeep started right up. But could solenoid be out of whack on new starter? Only time fuse would blow would be on start up correct? If it blows again I’ll have to test the solenoid...

I double checked fuse and now I see that it’s blown. This was replacement fuse for original that blew. So more than likely there’s a wiring issue somewhere. Wiring is not my strong suit so any suggestions as to where to check? Thanks guys! And can I get another fuse and drive it for the time...

How do you jump it?

New starter worked great for 2 weeks. Strange it would just crap out that quickly. OReillys has lifetime warranty so I think I’ll have my local shop take a looksy to see if new starter is bad.

We have a local shop here in town called Reds Auto Electric. They specialize in alternator and starter rebuilds. But they’re backed up for over a month. Most of the local mechanics use their service.

Yeah I swapped the starter relay with the fan relay and still no go. Might it be NSS? I jiggled shift lever but that made no difference.

I recently replaced my starter. After install I discovered fuse was blown. Installed new fuse and bingo! Right? Wrong! Two weeks later I fired XJ up and started rear defroster and noticed that rear wiper was running too. Switch for wiper was off. Turned off defrost and it stopped. After leaving...

This weekend is when I plan to install cooler. It’s a Hayden 676. I got the kit to insert it in the top return line right below radiator cap. Got some high temp thread sealer from Permatex. I read somewhere (not on this forum) that you need to drain the antifreeze. Why would I need to do that if...

Cool! Thanks for the advice.

Ok I’m about ready to install an aux cooler. Will I need to bleed air out of new lines and cooler before closing everything up?

I didn’t know exactly where to post my issue but thought it might be ok on this thread. The last couple of weeks I noticed my engine temp running a bit high on occasion. Around 220. Didn’t think much of it. Yesterday wife and I hit the trails and I noticed my temp had dropped to 150-160 range...