1999 Orvis RHD

[Begster]

That switch is for the rear facing red fog lights that you see on many of the higher end vehicles over here. They are on most vehicles over there.

 

['99Orvis]

You're dead right - it's easier to see what's going on with your woodgrain bezel vs. the plain grey one I referred to, and it certainly does appear as though they just cut a hole and stuck it in. At least I know I only need the switch now, which should cut down on shipping eventually.

That woodgrain transmission shifter bezel needs to go on the list as well - and I'd also go for the ashtray but that's where my seat heater switches are, and they're only slightly more important

I'm also liking the full-size spare tyre cover with the storage pockets; shame my spare is too large to fit in that space!

I'm surprised mine didn't come with seat heaters, I have them on my BMW and they're great - such an oversight:bawl:

Yeah, I haven't upgraded my spare since I put 31"s on 'cos it wouldn't be so neat back there. Figure I could limp home with a stock spare on the front if I needed to.

 

['99Orvis]

What is the switch the the right of the fog lamp switch used for?

Yeah, it's for the rear fogs. That's why the rear light clusters are different on European XJs. The red light at the bottom is very high intensity (brighter than the brake lights). It avoids being rear-ended in fog on the highway. They've been mandatory on all cars here for about 30 years. Trouble is that some people forget to switch them off and you end up with eyes like saucers if you're behind them in traffic.

 

[casm]

Trouble is that some people forget to switch them off and you end up with eyes like saucers if you're behind them in traffic.

But if there's one thing they're great for, it's tailgaters at night, especially if they've left their high beams on

Not that I'd ever condone doing this because it undoubtedly contravenes some part of the Rules of the Road I've long since forgotten, but my old Renault 5 may possibly have been rather effective in this capacity, what with the rear lights being high up on the C-pillar

 

[Ghost]

That si one sweet xj! Would love to have a diesel one with wood grain! Did they make such a beast?

 

[casm]

That si one sweet xj! Would love to have a diesel one with wood grain! Did they make such a beast?

Take a look here and here. Neither one does a great job of showing it off, but it is there.

I just like watching the glow plug and coolant indicators light up next to the instrument panel before starting

 

[willsmysticcobra]

Jeep looks so clean! Very nice example of our trucks.. congrats. Did the rear spoiler only come on the orvis trim model?

 

['99Orvis]

That si one sweet xj! Would love to have a diesel one with wood grain! Did they make such a beast?

Yes, as casm says, they did put the 2.5 TD VM engine in the Orvis. I believe it runs pretty well when it works but has a terrible reputation here for destroying head gaskets. The 4.0 is so much nicer

 

['99Orvis]

Jeep looks so clean! Very nice example of our trucks.. congrats. Did the rear spoiler only come on the orvis trim model?

Thanks! Yes, the spoiler and hood vents only came on the Orvis.

 

[Begster]

I didn't say it before in my post, but I absolutely friggen love your Jeep.

 

['99Orvis]

Got the build sheet for my Jeep through from Chrysler today:

Dear Stuart:

Thank you for contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center,
regarding your
1999 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT UTILITY 4-DR, VIN#1J4FJB8S4XL531987.

We are pleased to provide vehicle build information per your request.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

*XJ Cloth Low-back Bucket Seats
-AZ Agate
ABBA European Equipment Group
ABES Export Equipment Group
ABUA United Kingdom Equipment Group
ADAP Light Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARTP Classic Decor Group
AWHP Power Equipment Group
AWSS Smoker's Group
A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
BASS 124 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGK 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CBWP Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS Rear Back Panel Cut Away
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Illuminated Rear Assist Handles
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
CUNP Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
DSAS Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTDP Power Folding Heated Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXWP Keyless Entry w/Immobilizer
GXXP Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGAS Hood Insulation
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCBP 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKLP Headlamp Leveling System
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
JPTP Power Front Driver/Passenger Seats
KDPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KFPP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KGPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KRPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KTPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KYPP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K2GP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K3GS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMJS Halogen ECE Headlamps
LNJ Fog Lamps
LPGS Rear Fog Lamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBLP Body Color Front Bumper
MBMP Body Color Front Bumper End Caps
MBTP Body Color Rear Bumper
MBWP Body Color Rear Bumper End Caps
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MFBP Body Color Headlamp Bezels
MFKP Body Color Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Upper Door Frame Moldings
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MNNP Body Color License Plate Brow
MUKS MOPAR Chrome Bodyside Molding
MWGP Roof Rack
NACP European II Emissions
NBKP EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PG8 Forest Green Pearl Coat
QG8S Forest Green Pearl Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RBLP AM/FM Cass Radio w/Changer Control
RCG 6 Speakers
RDCS Power Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDBP Heavy Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBBP Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRR P225/70R15 BSW Eagle GA AS Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJ1P 15X7.0 Aluminum 5-Spoke Wheels
WKBP Matching Spare Wheel
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
XCYS Delete Remote Start System
XEVS Tow Eye Brackets
XJHS Locking Fuel Filler Cap
XPBS Undercoating
XPCS Interior Protective Covers
YABS Build To Export Mkt. Specifications
YG6A 6.2 Additional Gallons of Gas
ZGJP Spring - Left Front
ZGUP Spring - Left Rear
ZVJP Spring - Right Front
ZVUP Spring - Right Rear
Z5BS Payload Rating - 1800#
0WVA FAM: J2 TRACKING: 90930A01 MY:2000
1AUS Export Homologated
106S Zone 06-Export
2TUA Customer Preferred Package 2TU
26U Customer Preferred Package 26U
3D2A Intl. Price Protection B
3HGA Coso Wt. & D.M.
3HMA Coso Spbr Not Required
3HQA Market Homologation
3HWA Export Ocean Freight
3HZA Export Insurance
4ALA 1NTL 37 DAY SCHEDULE
4HB Special Scheduling Condition II
4HC Special Scheduling Condition III
4XTA Delete Domestic Warranty Manual
4YBA Export Option Requirements
5I9S Right Hand Drive (RHD)
5RJ 5YR/150,000 - Powertrain Care
6CTP Certificate of Conformance
6EMP European E Mark Label
6MPP Manufacturer Body Plate
8CNA United Kingdom Country Code
895A European Region

Thanks again for your email.

Sincerely,

Teresa
Customer Service Representative
Chrysler Customer Assistance Center

 

[CherBear]

What does the "Smokers group come with"? seems like you have the same sort of coin tray/maybe ash tray below the transmission shifter.

 

[casm]

What does the "Smokers group come with"? seems like you have the same sort of coin tray/maybe ash tray below the transmission shifter.

Yep, that's the front ashtray; it's also where the switches for the heated seats live if you've got that option, but you lose the ashtray. FWIW, it is possible to have both options - mine does.

I just find it mildly amusing that the European Equipment Group was coded as ABBA

 

[GSequoia]

I like that spare tire cover.

Interesting that the tire is on the left side, I always thought they flipped that since my '96 has tire indentations on both wheel wells. (my '89 does not, I just figured it was Chrysler cost cutting).

 

['99Orvis]

I like that spare tire cover.

Interesting that the tire is on the left side, I always thought they flipped that since my '96 has tire indentations on both wheel wells. (my '89 does not, I just figured it was Chrysler cost cutting).

It seems a bit random, some UK Cherokees have the spare on the left, some on the right. I think it would make more sense on the right though that blocks the cubby hole.

 

[GSequoia]

It seems a bit random, some UK Cherokees have the spare on the left, some on the right. I think it would make more sense on the right though that blocks the cubby hole.

Maybe they decided to forgo the safety of the big blind spot while changing lanes in order to provide the CD changer for hte luxury models. :wow: Can't put hte changer on the other side because the fuel spout is in the way..

 

[casm]

I think it would make more sense on the right though that blocks the cubby hole.

True, but that's where the CD changer resides in RHD; I'm wondering if that could be a determining factor.

Every van version of the XJ I ever saw had it moved to the right, though. Seems odd that they'd go to the trouble of moving the spare for RHD when the rear side windows are actually steel panels.

 

[austinaubinoe]

so this jeep was completely built in the USA right? Like they did not add the rear sun visor and leveling headlights in the UK. Wonder why they would not sell these kind of things through dealers in the USA?

 

['99Orvis]

Yeah, it was built in the US. As far as I know, all XJs came from the same factory. As they're on the build sheet I guess that means they were added at the factory.

 

['99Orvis]

A couple of updates. I've put a 12v power outlet in the rear so that I can plug in my coolbox on camping trips. I used a VW part but it's a match for the outlet on the dashboard on the Jeep. Ran it straight from the battery and it's a permanent live. Works great.

Picked up some tail-light guards from ebay. I couldn't find any new ones for sale but these cleaned up ok after some painting. Not sure they offer all that much protection but they look good.