20 Most Recent 1989 Jeep Wrangler - Page 6 Questions & Answers

onto the metal plate with screws and nuts ,other side uses a clip

to the brain and coil

on top of back of motor

pull the starter out and take it to autozone or advance auto and have them test it out,if it hangs when testing it then its the starter and you can get another 1(or could have a bent shaft in it not letting the head to slide back),if starter if ok then it might be in need of some shims to keep the clearance from the starter head to the flywheel,if that is all good and it still does it,then you will need to start checking the wires,ignition switch and lock key cylinder and rod.

it should be the sensor in the back of the transmission.

Autozone.com has free diagrams in the repair section. You will have to register but that is also free.
Do you still have headlights, interior lights, any thing have power inside? If so you may just have a dead ignition switch.

These generic instructions (with an Illustration from Ford) were the best I could find.Testing and replacing an ignition switch:An ignition switch supplies voltage to the ignition control module and/or the ignition coil. Often an ignition sytem thas two wires connected to the run terminal of the ignition switch. On is connected to the module. The other is connected to the primary resistor and coil. The start terminal of the switch is also wired to the module.You can check for voltage using either a 12-volt test light or a digital multimeter (dmm).To use a test light: * Turn the ignition key off and disconnect the wire connector at the module. * Disconnect the S terminal of the starter solenoid to prevent the engine from cranking when the ignition is in the run position. * Turn the key to the run position and probe the red wire connection to check for voltage. * Check for voltage at the battery terminal of the ignition coil using the test light. * Next, turn the key to the start position and check for voltage at the white wire connector at the module and the battery terminal of the ignition coil. If voltage is present, the switch and its circuit are okay.To do the same test using a DMM: * Turn the ignition switch to the off position and back-probe, with the meter's positive lead, the power feed wire at the module. * Connect the meter's negative to a good ground at the distributor base. * Turn the ignition to the run or start position as needed, and measure the voltage. * The reading should be at least 90% of battery voltage.Replacement - Ignition switchThe ignition switch is usually mounted to the steering column and is operated by a linkage rod.NOTEOn column-mounted ignition switches, don't confuse the switch with the lock cylinder and keys. The ignition switch is not normally visible.(See illustration below)On some vehicles, the steering column support has to be removed and the column lowered to find the ignition switch. On others, the switch is accessible under the dash.The ignition switch is operated by the key switch. Courtesy of Ford Motor Company.To replace the switch: * Remove the ignition switch wiring harness. * Unbolt it from its position. * Bolt the new switch into position. * Attach the witing harness.

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As a first course of action, I strongly suggest that you remove the positive battery connector and let it sit for at least 5mins. before reconnecting it. This will reset the system and can get your vehicle back to it's normal operation.

If the problem still persists, I believe that you have a faulty fuel pump which will surely need replacement.

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Could be an intermitant problem with the ignistion module. Auto Zone can test them for free.
Also if you have an alarm that disables the vehicle, that could be an issue as well. I have seen many, Many alarms go bad and cause this.

check your local jeep forums. try Project jk. com or just search jeep forums and your location on google. Most enthuist are shade tree machs. and from experince are more than happy to help wrench on another jeep. good luck and good wheelin

i would just grab a test light and start trying to find wich fuses are blow. good luck and good wheeling

easist thing to do is take it to a muffler shop and let them fab one. it probly rattels something horible, becouse its riding on the skid plate. shouldnt cost to much to have a muffler shop just fab something to get it off the plate. good luck and good wheeling

the ignition control modual. its a ox, usaully silver locate on the firewall. it has two plugs coming out of it and will go out or be intermiten for no reson at all. the older fords have them too. there cheep and not hard to replace. i keep an extra one in garage just in case.. good luck and good wheeling

the line dont really engage the the transfer case, the engage the half shaft on the frount axel. the passenger side axel on the frount. theres a small box on the tube, inside is an actuator and a pikle fork that slides a ring onto the half shaft to engage the frount axel. this is done to improve turnig radus in 2 wd. the actuator goes out or gets stuck. you can check the lines and all that but on my jeep i removed the cover and used zip ties on the actuator rod to prevent it from disengaging. lost a little bit of turning but gained my 4wd back. for free. there are kits that replace this vacume system with a cable system but there expensive. just remeber jeep can stand for two things. Just Empty Every Poket or Just Enough Essental Parts. good luck and good wheeling

if you have lifted the jeep, there may not be enough room for the the gear shift to fully engage reverse. mine did this when i added a four inch lift. the simplest and cheepest soultion is to cut away about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch out of the sheet metal behind the gear shift in the reverse position. i didnt even have to remove enough to create a hole that the boot wouldnt cover.

on the older jeeps the gauge cluster with the fuel gauge, clock and temp cauge is controled ny a riboin cable on the back. when i got mine theis didnt work either, the cable was dirty. its real easy to take them out all you will need is a phillips screw driver and a q tip and some rubbing alchole. clean it up and see if that does it.

it could be the axle pushed back on one side. i don't think that is it though.the steering box most of the time jumps time. if it did it will turn say 4 turns one way and like 2 turn the other way from center.change steering box it will fix the problem!

Rust and heat. Use a pry bar and rubber mallet to break them loose BUT-make sure you have it safely jacked and blocked.

yes look unnder dash (brake pedal area)