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    TJ fuel pump repaired for a fraction of the cost

    The TJ's Fuel pump started playing up .... I searched around for a new one , they are available, some cheaper than others ..... In South Africa new ones are available at an horrendous price, second hand ones are dubious ..... Dropped the tank, removed the pump "housing" removed the pump from the...
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    Cold starting issue

    Long story.... Recently an auto Electrician destroyed the jeeps ECU.... Replaced the ECU..... Jeep would not start properly... Left it with a different Auto Lec. (First one literally!!!!! Ran away) new auto Lec says it's the fuel pump.... Replace fuel pump.. Issue persists. Keep following in...
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    ECU Repair - 2005 TJ 4.0 6-speed manual

    Thanks Mark... Mail sent !
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    ECU Repair - 2005 TJ 4.0 6-speed manual

    I have a blown ECU - 2005 TJ 4L 6 speed manual, any advice on who can repair reliably. ( Was not me - auto electrician did the damage )
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    HVAC blower motor not working

    The vehicle has 100k miles on the clock, yet still in pristine condition except for normal wear and tear on linkages, weel bearings, shocks etc etc , I guess the blower motor is worn, we run the aircon more than in most countries, have also ordered a new one....
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    Wiring a kill switch (while running)

    100% it is one of the components that has failed, If I press the button again it will engage the starter and more than likely wreck it , But there must be some way of shutting it off with a togle switch .......
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    Wiring a kill switch (while running)

    So my pin actuator and a few other ignition switch components need to be replaced ? Keep in mind I live in Africa ( Yes we have jeeps hear ) While Im waiting for parts ( 1 month ) I have fitted a push button starter . 1. Put the key into the ignition. 2. Turn it on. 3. Push button , it...
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    HVAC blower motor not working

    Common issue I know..... 1. Replaced the resistor pack - ( Previous one was not working) 2. Replaced speed selector switch ( previous one did have heat damage) 3. Checked all fuses. 4. There is power at the plug that feeds the fan motor. 5. Fan does not turn .... 6. HOWEVER if I remove the fan ...
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    2005 TJ won't turn off (keeps running even if key is removed)

    Makes perfect sense..... Thank you..... Are actuator pins a comon issue....
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    2005 TJ won't turn off (keeps running even if key is removed)

    2005 TJ ignition won't turn off even if the key is removed..... Had an issue when trying to start, it would not crank over, starter was fine.. But would not crank over... That seemed to sort it's self out.... Presume it was the actuator pin playing up. (did not replace it yet) now this new...
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    To change diff ratios or not?

    OK, it is a 3.73, not going to change diff ratios to start with, and will check it out over the next few miles.... Thanks for the info.... The general consensus is stay standard upto 31". Seems like it becomes an issue once you go bigger.
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    To change diff ratios or not?

    It's a manual 4L, stock standard, no changes since new.... I generally don't fiddle so no idea what the current ratios are other than it's standard.....
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    To change diff ratios or not?

    Jip, this would have been discussed already somewhere..... I have a stock standard 2005 4L Sahara in pristine condition, still with 225 75R15 tyers. (about 27") I am seriously considering going to 31" tyers for various reasons.... Mainly looks. I'm not concerned about spedo correction.... My...