took the KJ out for the longest drive in a while. maybe 20 miles. I had forgotten how wishy-washy the steering is compared to the Durango. had a fin conversation at the gas station with a guy driving a diesel Ford.
definitely still in limp mode, but definitely drive-able. except for the A/C, which felt like it was working when I first fired it up, but was doing nothing later on when I needed it. further testing will be done once it's cooled off.