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Lots of overheating with these Jeeps and the shroud won't slow you down or steal horsepower. Find a shrowd that fits and works.

Fuel, Fire, and Air. I'm sure it's getting air, maybe too much? so start troubleshooting the other two when it fails.

I did look into the Autel and a few others but I wasn't going to spend the $500 on one to fix a car my son owned and might sell soon. This is more of a money saving hobby for me and this point and keeps my off the streets. The YJ is like a big old tractor, plain and simple. I did find a...

My mistake, 2008 Patriot. This started with a CEL associated with an intake air leak/possible throttle body air leak. I can't recall which code it was. I sprayed intake cleaner around the the injectors which caused the engine to stumble and also around the intake manifold to head gasket and...

It's a (edit) 2008 Patriot Ltd. with a 2.4 engine and CVT transmission 2WD. I think the only other engine for that year was a 2.0 but I'm no expert. The friendly local parts stores all say the same thing that they can't clear the codes and I believe that's a corporate policy but also based...

Like I mentioned that sensor problem was in a 2010 Jeep patriot and I made several trips to NAPA and others when chasing sensor issues. The biggest problem was they were not allowed to clear codes to see if the problem was solved without driving XX miles and have XX start and cool cycles...

Yes these tips worked for me after searching the internet and finding no help other than buy a new tank and buy a new pump with a sending unit. I spent an hour searching for that silly little float cylinder and never came across one. Yes I checked Rock Auto and found they usually have...

I just went through this while fixing a Jeep Patriot and found continuing codes after using and replacing various sensors several times. After going to the local dealership the service manager said don't ever use aftermarket sensors on these Patriots because the computers will often not...

A I recall the outer edge curves forward, away from the horn button

With regard to the LED lights I found them to work when the electrons flow in the right direction. If the bulb doesn't work try removing it, turn it around and reinstall it. That worked each time when I installed them. But first, make sure you have power to the bulbs. Remove them and...

Time to put a jack under the headlight and change the vehicle? :)

Yeah, back when I had the engine out I cleaned up a bunch of grounds and connectors. The fuses and relays looked like they had barnacles growing on them.

I saved this link posted here. I didn't buy the cables yet but they look like a good idea. Wrangler YJ Big 7 Kit (1986-1995) https://www.jeepcables.com/collections/jeep/products/yj-big-7-complete-kit-wrangler-86-95?variant=40272256368700

Just a friendly reminder. The thermostat controls the minimum operating temperature while the radiator is what controls the maximum temps. If I recall correctly the fuel injected engines require the 190 degree stat. Did you get a new radiator cap with the new radiator? Is it for the...

Just by chance, because I've seen it before, is the electric fan spinning the proper direction or is it fighting against the engine fan for airflow direction? Like I said I've seen it when the fan supplier had reversed the wire color and the airflow was butting heads between the two fans...

Ok, I think I have it fixed for now. I did a continuity check to a known ground and got the tone and then low resistance on both sides of the connector. So I'm guessing after 31 years of vibration one of the pins has a miniscule gap to the female end causing an open circuit when connected...

Well I did track the problem down to that pump three wire connector but didn't fix the problem. I cleaned and sprayed a corrosion inhibitor in both side of the plug but found there must be a loose connection somewhere in or around the plug. By jumping the relay I can hear the pump running...

Are there any changes to the oil pressure when decelerating? Connecting rod bearing wear may be the cause. Get up to speed and take your foot off the gas so you get a good long deceleration time and look for pressure changes or other signs.

It's important to burp the cooling system by raising the front end and start the engine to get the coolant flow moving once the thermostat opens. You can see the air come out with the radiator cap off. The 4.0 and 4.2 are notorious for having air trapped in the back of the cylinder headand...

As it turns out I'm glad it didn't start. Since I reinstalled the tank last week I forgot to put the license plate back on over the gas cap. Someone somewhere was trying to tell me something.