John Sevey wrote:
> Danny,

> On my '98 Cherokee, the electric cooling fan that's mounted to the radiator,
> cycles on and off with the A/C compressor. I'd assume that your '97 operates
> in a similar way.
>
> As others have mentioned, if your system is low on refrigerant, it will
> cycle more than is "normal" (or possibly not at all).
>
> As for the headlights dimming, I believe that there was a TSB on that -- at
> least there was for the '98. I can't find any reference to it right now,
> nor do I recall what "the fix" was. Perhaps someone who has access to TSB's
> will chime in here...
>
> -John

Thanks John. While you're here, another question? :)

How can I definitively know what gearbox I have. The owners manual
refers to the 4.0l auto as needing Dexron/Mercon, and the 2.5l needing
chrysler fluid (ATF+2). Elsewhere on the net I read that you should
never use Dexron in a Chrysler transmission, but I don't know if mine
is Chrysler or the Asian Warner (sp?) alternative...

My local gearbox specialist is fitting an oil cooler next week, and
told me that apart from the early Jeeps they all had the Chrysler 518
(derived from the older Torqueflight), and they are happy with Dexron
- I really don't want to get this wrong, since I'm mostly towing and
at the moment the transmission fluid is a lovely bright red :)


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Danny

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John Sevey wrote:
> Danny,

> On my '98 Cherokee, the electric cooling fan that's mounted to the radiator,
> cycles on and off with the A/C compressor. I'd assume that your '97 operates
> in a similar way.
>
> As others have mentioned, if your system is low on refrigerant, it will
> cycle more than is "normal" (or possibly not at all).
>
> As for the headlights dimming, I believe that there was a TSB on that -- at
> least there was for the '98. I can't find any reference to it right now,
> nor do I recall what "the fix" was. Perhaps someone who has access to TSB's
> will chime in here...
>
> -John

Thanks John. While you're here, another question? :)

How can I definitively know what gearbox I have. The owners manual
refers to the 4.0l auto as needing Dexron/Mercon, and the 2.5l needing
chrysler fluid (ATF+2). Elsewhere on the net I read that you should
never use Dexron in a Chrysler transmission, but I don't know if mine
is Chrysler or the Asian Warner (sp?) alternative...

My local gearbox specialist is fitting an oil cooler next week, and
told me that apart from the early Jeeps they all had the Chrysler 518
(derived from the older Torqueflight), and they are happy with Dexron
- I really don't want to get this wrong, since I'm mostly towing and
at the moment the transmission fluid is a lovely bright red :)


--
Regards,
Danny

http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site)
http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service)
http://www.malabargold.co.uk (UK/European online ordering for Malabar
Gold blend)
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