Recent content by 1986PIONEER

UPDATE: Took the Jeep out today for a half hour drive. The speedometer actually came to life a bit, albeit jumpy at first. I have a new theory: Cold Temperatures. The first time this happened was on a cold November morning when I drove it to get my new tires put on. And ever since it's been...

Stock setup for the win. So many XJ people go to great and expensive lengths to cool their 4.0 but in reality a clean and fully functional stock setup is best. Glad you got yours sorted out.

Bueller? Bueller? What could be the link here? Could this be an issue with the ignition switch? I’m not sure what pathway would exist to bypass the light switch from the ignition to energize the parking light circuit. Crazy.

Correct, it is cable run…BUT. There is a spring clip connection that is pressed against the back of the speedometer housing (metal) and the clip is also connected to one of the paths of the printed circuit board. I find that strange. I assume it’s a ground, perhaps to keep a potential electrical...

When my '86 Cherokee arrived from Arizona this fall the speedometer was working just fine. Now, speedo/odometer are only sometimes jumping a bit and then dead as a doornail. As with all early XJ's, I have the cable run speedometer. the Jeep also has cruise control so there are really two cables...

I ended up buying a reman'd set of Chrysler 4 hole injectors.

An amazing Chief. If it were mine I'd avoid the rear tire carrier and keep the stock size OWL tires because I'm a freak for stock, but then it isn't my XJ. It's a joy to see a survivor in this condition.

Hi all, first time poster. Had a 1999 XJ for years but recently sold it and bought a 1986 Pioneer with the boat anchor V6 and a five speed. I love it. Arizona car so literally zero rust. Incredible blue interior. Anyway, I'm having an issue recently where with the light switch off, if I put the...