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Hellview
11-09-2006, 09:34 AM
I'll admit it, I know nothing about cars to begin with, but I'm smart enough to know that if educated on a problem, I could probably be better off in trying to fix it, so here Goes:


1. The Gas Pedal is TOUGH to push, It's like when I actually get it down the whole thing jerks, and seems like it needs to be loosened?

2. I think the front left strut/shock may be blown? or perhaps it's a steering problem, either way, when i jerk it left, The car handles it fine, but if i jerk right, the whole body ROLLS.

3. There is a significant wobble at times at around 45-50 mph, more frequent when i'm lowering in rpm's from 50 to 45mph (odd)

4. The Electric Seats are ALL screwed up, buttons kinda falling apart, and wiring definitely screwed up, Any way to fix this?

5. It doesn't always start, have to put touch some metal in the fusebox, owner told me it was a problem with the alarm system, anyone able to help me with as to how to disable the alarm system? Thank ya.

bringselpup
11-09-2006, 09:55 AM
1) You may need to replace the throttle cable but first I would try any of the WD-40 PB Blaster type stuff and see if you can free it.

2) You probaly need new shocks and
3) a new steering stabilizer but also check the air in all tires to see that they are inflated properly

4) Look around for someone parting out a vehicle and maybe you can scrounge new switches

5) If it's factory anti theft it's going to be part of the ECM (computer) and the only way you will get rid of it is to install a computer that matches your vehicle but has no anti theft.

That will take some info. I'd start my research by getting a build sheet from Jeep. A dealer can tell you if you give them your VIN or you can email them through customer service at the Jeep website.

dksob81
11-09-2006, 05:27 PM
I'll admit it, I know nothing about cars to begin with, but I'm smart enough to know that if educated on a problem, I could probably be better off in trying to fix it, so here Goes:


1. The Gas Pedal is TOUGH to push, It's like when I actually get it down the whole thing jerks, and seems like it needs to be loosened?

2. I think the front left strut/shock may be blown? or perhaps it's a steering problem, either way, when i jerk it left, The car handles it fine, but if i jerk right, the whole body ROLLS.

3. There is a significant wobble at times at around 45-50 mph, more frequent when i'm lowering in rpm's from 50 to 45mph (odd)

4. The Electric Seats are ALL screwed up, buttons kinda falling apart, and wiring definitely screwed up, Any way to fix this?

5. It doesn't always start, have to put touch some metal in the fusebox, owner told me it was a problem with the alarm system, anyone able to help me with as to how to disable the alarm system? Thank ya.


3. Is it a wobble or vibration. I used to get a slight vibration in my 94 ZJ, at highway speeds when coasting/slowing down, this was due to me misaligning my front yoke and it cause a slight driveline vibration. Bad bearings (pinion and carrier) in the front end would do the same thing.

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