"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> DougW did pass the time by typing:
>
> >> "Paul Tremblay" wrote ...
>
> >>> 3. There is an intermittent Clicking sound (loud plasticky
click)coming from
> >>> the Glove compartment area. at a few minute intervals. Any clue as to
what
> >>> it could be?
> >
> > Under the pannel in the glove box is a relay center for
> >
> > -----------(hood side)-----------------
> > Security relay | Door lock relay | | Power antenna relay | Horn
Relay
> > | Door unlock relay | | Heated rear window |
Illuminated entry
>
> Oh.. and down by the A/C is the fan relay.
>
> Noise is hard to trace. Even if you absolutely know it's coming from
someplace
> it may be coming from someplace else. I spent about an hour tracking down
a small
> buzz just to discover it was the button on my winter jacket that was
hanging on
> the back seat. :)
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
Thanks Doug W, I am still waiting for a owners manual, I changed the
thermostat and my Heater has improved considerably, The A/C is also cooling
but it seems it may need a freon top up, as it is not blowing very cold. the
pies in the engine compartment get very cold to the touch so I dont beleive
my noisy compressor is dead yet.
I will update on the clicking shortly.

Paul

 

BWAA HA HA HA, I am liking him already, ;-))

Paul

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:qqLdc.287$fS6.186@okepread01...
> Cherokee-LTD did pass the time by typing:
> > Welcome Paul, can't help you with any of your ZJ questions but you may
want
> > to investigate a windshield leak for the wet carpet.
> > DougW is a ZJ owner in this group and will probably be your new best
friend
> > for technical advice!
>
> Yep.. I'm just full of ... er.. information, yea.
>
> sleepy sleepy.
>
> > "Paul Tremblay" wrote ...
> >> Hi All,
> >> Just joined the Jeep Family,
> >> First question, The Message Center (bottom of Center Console) keeps
> >> reverting to 0:00 time and SUN 1 JAN after a day of running, it does
not
> >> lose the "Miles to service" info though. any advice on how to fix?
Haynes
> >> manual does not mention it.
>
> First off, go get the Jeep Service Manual, expensive but invaluable.
>
> Sounds like a bad connector or possible internal error. Run the VIC
diagnositcs.
> Press SET and SELECT at the same time and hold them down.
> Turn the ignition to ON. (yes, it helps to have three hands)
>
> if it says MODULE FAILURE then something internal is bad.
>
> If not it will beep 6 times and flash all the lamps so you can check them.
>
> After this stops (or anytime), press SELECT and the VIC will test all
> the sensor and report any problems
>
> You shold eventually see MODULE VERSION ___ note that number.
>
> To exit tests just turn the ignition OFF.
>
> Also check with Jeep to see if there was a Y2K or bugfix for the VIC.
>
>
> >> 2. The Climate Control system. The heater heats to a certain point
(20C)
> >> then stabilises no matter how high I turn it it does not increase.
Could it
> >> be the Thermostat? The AC does not cool either. ( I will be recharging
it
> >> with freon today).
>
> R134a, and don't just dump coolant in there, get the proper tool to
deterimine
> if the level is low and that you have a proper charge. The tool is much
cheaper
> than a blown system.
>
> >> 3. There is an intermittent Clicking sound (loud plasticky click)coming
from
> >> the Glove compartment area. at a few minute intervals. Any clue as to
what
> >> it could be?
>
> Under the pannel in the glove box is a relay center for
>
> -----------(hood side)-----------------
> Security relay | Door lock relay | | Power antenna relay | Horn
Relay
> | Door unlock relay | | Heated rear window |
Illuminated entry
>
> >> 4. I also noticed that the driver's side Carpet is wet, and does not
smell
> >> like antifreeze, I am stumped on that.
>
> Your drain line for the A/C condenser is plugged.
> The dealership has a TSB for this.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/Fixes/acdrip.html
>
> >> The car has 140000KM and was leaking oil from the valave cover gasket,
and a
> >> little oil in the air filter, so I changed the CCV valve and the
gasket, so
> >> all is well there. it runs beautifully !!!
>
> Sounds great.
>
> >> Looking forward to learning more about my ZJ and what fun I can have
with
> >> it.
>
> Welcome to the group.
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
>
>

 

BWAA HA HA HA, I am liking him already, ;-))

Paul

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:qqLdc.287$fS6.186@okepread01...
> Cherokee-LTD did pass the time by typing:
> > Welcome Paul, can't help you with any of your ZJ questions but you may
want
> > to investigate a windshield leak for the wet carpet.
> > DougW is a ZJ owner in this group and will probably be your new best
friend
> > for technical advice!
>
> Yep.. I'm just full of ... er.. information, yea.
>
> sleepy sleepy.
>
> > "Paul Tremblay" wrote ...
> >> Hi All,
> >> Just joined the Jeep Family,
> >> First question, The Message Center (bottom of Center Console) keeps
> >> reverting to 0:00 time and SUN 1 JAN after a day of running, it does
not
> >> lose the "Miles to service" info though. any advice on how to fix?
Haynes
> >> manual does not mention it.
>
> First off, go get the Jeep Service Manual, expensive but invaluable.
>
> Sounds like a bad connector or possible internal error. Run the VIC
diagnositcs.
> Press SET and SELECT at the same time and hold them down.
> Turn the ignition to ON. (yes, it helps to have three hands)
>
> if it says MODULE FAILURE then something internal is bad.
>
> If not it will beep 6 times and flash all the lamps so you can check them.
>
> After this stops (or anytime), press SELECT and the VIC will test all
> the sensor and report any problems
>
> You shold eventually see MODULE VERSION ___ note that number.
>
> To exit tests just turn the ignition OFF.
>
> Also check with Jeep to see if there was a Y2K or bugfix for the VIC.
>
>
> >> 2. The Climate Control system. The heater heats to a certain point
(20C)
> >> then stabilises no matter how high I turn it it does not increase.
Could it
> >> be the Thermostat? The AC does not cool either. ( I will be recharging
it
> >> with freon today).
>
> R134a, and don't just dump coolant in there, get the proper tool to
deterimine
> if the level is low and that you have a proper charge. The tool is much
cheaper
> than a blown system.
>
> >> 3. There is an intermittent Clicking sound (loud plasticky click)coming
from
> >> the Glove compartment area. at a few minute intervals. Any clue as to
what
> >> it could be?
>
> Under the pannel in the glove box is a relay center for
>
> -----------(hood side)-----------------
> Security relay | Door lock relay | | Power antenna relay | Horn
Relay
> | Door unlock relay | | Heated rear window |
Illuminated entry
>
> >> 4. I also noticed that the driver's side Carpet is wet, and does not
smell
> >> like antifreeze, I am stumped on that.
>
> Your drain line for the A/C condenser is plugged.
> The dealership has a TSB for this.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/Fixes/acdrip.html
>
> >> The car has 140000KM and was leaking oil from the valave cover gasket,
and a
> >> little oil in the air filter, so I changed the CCV valve and the
gasket, so
> >> all is well there. it runs beautifully !!!
>
> Sounds great.
>
> >> Looking forward to learning more about my ZJ and what fun I can have
with
> >> it.
>
> Welcome to the group.
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
>
>

 

BWAA HA HA HA, I am liking him already, ;-))

Paul

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:qqLdc.287$fS6.186@okepread01...
> Cherokee-LTD did pass the time by typing:
> > Welcome Paul, can't help you with any of your ZJ questions but you may
want
> > to investigate a windshield leak for the wet carpet.
> > DougW is a ZJ owner in this group and will probably be your new best
friend
> > for technical advice!
>
> Yep.. I'm just full of ... er.. information, yea.
>
> sleepy sleepy.
>
> > "Paul Tremblay" wrote ...
> >> Hi All,
> >> Just joined the Jeep Family,
> >> First question, The Message Center (bottom of Center Console) keeps
> >> reverting to 0:00 time and SUN 1 JAN after a day of running, it does
not
> >> lose the "Miles to service" info though. any advice on how to fix?
Haynes
> >> manual does not mention it.
>
> First off, go get the Jeep Service Manual, expensive but invaluable.
>
> Sounds like a bad connector or possible internal error. Run the VIC
diagnositcs.
> Press SET and SELECT at the same time and hold them down.
> Turn the ignition to ON. (yes, it helps to have three hands)
>
> if it says MODULE FAILURE then something internal is bad.
>
> If not it will beep 6 times and flash all the lamps so you can check them.
>
> After this stops (or anytime), press SELECT and the VIC will test all
> the sensor and report any problems
>
> You shold eventually see MODULE VERSION ___ note that number.
>
> To exit tests just turn the ignition OFF.
>
> Also check with Jeep to see if there was a Y2K or bugfix for the VIC.
>
>
> >> 2. The Climate Control system. The heater heats to a certain point
(20C)
> >> then stabilises no matter how high I turn it it does not increase.
Could it
> >> be the Thermostat? The AC does not cool either. ( I will be recharging
it
> >> with freon today).
>
> R134a, and don't just dump coolant in there, get the proper tool to
deterimine
> if the level is low and that you have a proper charge. The tool is much
cheaper
> than a blown system.
>
> >> 3. There is an intermittent Clicking sound (loud plasticky click)coming
from
> >> the Glove compartment area. at a few minute intervals. Any clue as to
what
> >> it could be?
>
> Under the pannel in the glove box is a relay center for
>
> -----------(hood side)-----------------
> Security relay | Door lock relay | | Power antenna relay | Horn
Relay
> | Door unlock relay | | Heated rear window |
Illuminated entry
>
> >> 4. I also noticed that the driver's side Carpet is wet, and does not
smell
> >> like antifreeze, I am stumped on that.
>
> Your drain line for the A/C condenser is plugged.
> The dealership has a TSB for this.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/Fixes/acdrip.html
>
> >> The car has 140000KM and was leaking oil from the valave cover gasket,
and a
> >> little oil in the air filter, so I changed the CCV valve and the
gasket, so
> >> all is well there. it runs beautifully !!!
>
> Sounds great.
>
> >> Looking forward to learning more about my ZJ and what fun I can have
with
> >> it.
>
> Welcome to the group.
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
>
>

 

BWAA HA HA HA, I am liking him already, ;-))

Paul

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:qqLdc.287$fS6.186@okepread01...
> Cherokee-LTD did pass the time by typing:
> > Welcome Paul, can't help you with any of your ZJ questions but you may
want
> > to investigate a windshield leak for the wet carpet.
> > DougW is a ZJ owner in this group and will probably be your new best
friend
> > for technical advice!
>
> Yep.. I'm just full of ... er.. information, yea.
>
> sleepy sleepy.
>
> > "Paul Tremblay" wrote ...
> >> Hi All,
> >> Just joined the Jeep Family,
> >> First question, The Message Center (bottom of Center Console) keeps
> >> reverting to 0:00 time and SUN 1 JAN after a day of running, it does
not
> >> lose the "Miles to service" info though. any advice on how to fix?
Haynes
> >> manual does not mention it.
>
> First off, go get the Jeep Service Manual, expensive but invaluable.
>
> Sounds like a bad connector or possible internal error. Run the VIC
diagnositcs.
> Press SET and SELECT at the same time and hold them down.
> Turn the ignition to ON. (yes, it helps to have three hands)
>
> if it says MODULE FAILURE then something internal is bad.
>
> If not it will beep 6 times and flash all the lamps so you can check them.
>
> After this stops (or anytime), press SELECT and the VIC will test all
> the sensor and report any problems
>
> You shold eventually see MODULE VERSION ___ note that number.
>
> To exit tests just turn the ignition OFF.
>
> Also check with Jeep to see if there was a Y2K or bugfix for the VIC.
>
>
> >> 2. The Climate Control system. The heater heats to a certain point
(20C)
> >> then stabilises no matter how high I turn it it does not increase.
Could it
> >> be the Thermostat? The AC does not cool either. ( I will be recharging
it
> >> with freon today).
>
> R134a, and don't just dump coolant in there, get the proper tool to
deterimine
> if the level is low and that you have a proper charge. The tool is much
cheaper
> than a blown system.
>
> >> 3. There is an intermittent Clicking sound (loud plasticky click)coming
from
> >> the Glove compartment area. at a few minute intervals. Any clue as to
what
> >> it could be?
>
> Under the pannel in the glove box is a relay center for
>
> -----------(hood side)-----------------
> Security relay | Door lock relay | | Power antenna relay | Horn
Relay
> | Door unlock relay | | Heated rear window |
Illuminated entry
>
> >> 4. I also noticed that the driver's side Carpet is wet, and does not
smell
> >> like antifreeze, I am stumped on that.
>
> Your drain line for the A/C condenser is plugged.
> The dealership has a TSB for this.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/Fixes/acdrip.html
>
> >> The car has 140000KM and was leaking oil from the valave cover gasket,
and a
> >> little oil in the air filter, so I changed the CCV valve and the
gasket, so
> >> all is well there. it runs beautifully !!!
>
> Sounds great.
>
> >> Looking forward to learning more about my ZJ and what fun I can have
with
> >> it.
>
> Welcome to the group.
>
> --
> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
> HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
> Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
>
>