Recent content by billybooster

Try squeezing the MAP sensor and checkthe small vac hose to it. If that doesnt work, check the 'cold start solenoid' - make sure its plugged in. Did you clean that too?

On my 89 i was getting around 15, and it dropped to 8 or less ughh. It seemed to be a gummy cold start solenoid. Cleaned the throttle boddy and it was better but also found a leaky vaac to the MAP sensor. Got 18 on a long trip...so it worked 4 me..good luck

I had an issue very similar - I had very poor brake performance. Changed the master cylinder, proportioning valve, big round thing on firewall, new hoses...nothing! It turned out to be a faulty wheel bearing up front....the caliper moved the wheel and all the pressure wwent there. So check the...

My knowledge of the cruise control system is limited but I'm used toseeing a pick up located somewhere on a drive shaft....where is it on an XJ 89? Tranny? any advice greatly received!

Thanks! Seems to be a great pplace to put something!

For $500 I purchased a running, quite strong XJ, so I'm happy. Being in CA, all it took was a new O2 sensor to pass smog...anyway.....There is a square panel above the cig lighter that is below the clock. what on earth is it supposed to do - if anything? First time poster, lifelong listener lol...