98XJSport
Destiny is the rising sun
- Location
- Western Maine
I have a 98 XJ 4.0 auto. Ive posted on here before about how when I turn the Jeep off at normal operating temp. and turn it on again before it cools off, I get the temp. guage spiking around and the check engine light comes on. Ive thought anywhere from simple electrical problem, to tstat, to new radiator. Ive replaced the tstat, coolant temp. sensor, and flushed the rad, nothing seems to help. I have noticed, though that the Jeep is fine on initial startup, it doesn't start spiking until I put it into reverse. To be more specific not until I let off the brake. If I let off the brake and the guage starts to move, then push back on the brake, it stops moving. Posesion by evil spirits? Ive also noticed that the voltage at this time reads about 13 volts, Im pretty sure I need a new alt. Could this have any connection to the temp guage jumping and giving me check engine codes? I know Ive had the alt. under water at least twice, maybe as much as 6 times, not to mention the mud runs... Any insight anyone at all? Take it out into a field and shoot it?