r/JeepZJ

I have a zj where the overhead console lights are always turned on it is a 97 and was wondering if there’s any way to fix this problem the regular ceiling lights are all burnt out and don’t turn on so all tbe ceiling lights in general could be on and I can’t tell without replacing the bulbs, has anyone encountered this?

Hey all!

I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2 v8. About two years, it completely died on me while driving (was idling at a traffic light, then it stalled). Since then, I haven’t managed to get it started. The engine turns over, but the tach is not moving. I initially thought it was the CPS, but I’ve now replaced it with 3 different ones (am in Europe, so hard to find original parts). At this point, I’m inclined to rule out the CPS itself (even if I still don’t have a mopar). I’ve also tried to wire battery negative directly to the blue/black wire for the CPS to rule out bad ground (makes no difference). I’ve also replaced the PCM, which made no difference.

Other things I’ve checked:
* Fuses
* Relays (swapped the horn relay with the ASD)
* The fuel pump runs for a few seconds (I can hear it, and I can smell the gasoline)
* Tried start spray

At this point, I’m running out of ideas. I’ve tried to measure the signal and reference wires (black/white and orange or red) but I’m not really sure which is which. At least one of them gives constant 5v. Other things I’m thinking:
* Other sensors (MAP, TPS etc) shorting the circuit?
* Camshaft position sensor?

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated! I’m getting quite frustrated with this car.

My 5.2 just absolutely blew up (still looking for the reason) and I think I’ve absolutely lost my mind. There’s a scat pack motor from a wrecked challenger in my area for super cheap. Should I swap it in and slap on the badges while I’m at it?

THROWS NO CODES

EDIT: After replacing fluid and filter, it shifts fine. Tons of metal shavings inside the trans pan tho :/

Something is definitely falling apart in there. I likely just band aided it.

Thanks for trying to help

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it does not go into gear without some serious playing with it.

Anything into 3rd gear+

I had to run it up to 4500+ rpm, drop it down to 3500, and it would stay in gear for a little while (1-2 miles max) Then slip out of gear and sky rocket RPMS..

I had to hold it around 3.2k rpm’s and it would maybe hold for a little. But would ultimately slip back out of gear.

throw itself into neutral it felt like. to protect itself I’d assume.(definitely was not getting any gears, I could drop down to 2,000 rpm up to 5,000.. and nothing)

did the 4.5k->3.5k rpm’s throw itself back into it.

I then had to repeat the process a million times, take back highways etc. and that’s delicate af as I already said (keeping at 3.2k MAYBE worked)

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Or anything under 35 mph it’d do just fine.

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I noticed if I just stick the jeep in second gear with shifter, it does that no problem. So I limped it home with flashers on.

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I can do pretty much all work to a car.. besides insides the trans I’m totally ignorant.

I plan to change the trans fluid/filter today, check for metal shavings or anything obviously wrong. // it’s just all I know how to do to a trans 😭

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what could be the cause of these symptoms? This all started in the 150 miles I drive TODAY.

no issues literally yesterday.

I got work in 3 days and pretty much all the tools to get this done. PUH LEASE jeep community. Give ideas / input.

Let’s get me rolling again

Thanks

Just wanted to see what brands yall recommend and what has been reliable for your jeeps. I’ve heard mixed reviews on popular brands