landlubber Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 hiya, finally really buckling down on getting the MJ inspected and driveable. problems are small but a pain. -serpentine belt- haven't been able to find a good diagram, not really sure how to change one. (noob sorry still learning) -back-up lights don't come one - checked fuses and such. was going to hook them up to a toggle switch. any other thoughts? -speedometer- didn't work when i bought it, must be a bad cable or something? any ideas of references on any of these things would be mucho appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 My guesses for the backup lights could be either a bad switch on the trans, or a faulty connection in the main wire harness connector located right behind the rear drivers side tire. I've experienced both. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 backup lights was a faulty connection. fixed that, beautiful. the serpentine belt was interesting. loosened up the power steering pump and took it off. the old serpentine belt had sheared a rib (4 ribs in stead of 5) the alternator seems to be the problem here - someone put the wrong pulley on it. it has 4 ribs in stead of 5, so it sheared off a rib from the other belt. going to take a look at the alternator on the other MJ, see if I can use that, if not i'll get a new one. the speedometer was easy. the cable was broken off from the back of the gauge. I guess i need to get a new cable. that should solve that problem. hopefully. lot cheaper doing it yourself. :yes: I also mounted my CB the other day, but haven't wired anything up yet, it actually fit into pre-drilled holes though. also found a small army of mice when i took out my dash. and 8 or 9 baby ones too. shop vac cleaned that right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 You did empty the vacuum out right away, yes? :ack: That's an interesting pulley problem for sure. :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 yep, dumped them into a 5 gal bucket with the lid on it. too be we don't have a cat anymore. did see a coyote here in the driveway today though, wowza :eek: pops took some pictures of it. hopefully will get it all together soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalpha Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 You'll have to replace the whole speedo line from the back of the speedo to underneath the truck. I've broken the one in mine and two at a junkyad, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 yep, I just need to find one. dealer part I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalpha Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I'm sure you could get it at a dealer. Or a junkyard, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Think i'll go with the dealer part. won't have any time to go junkyarding until the spring pretty much. farmstore is opening up, harvest season is upon us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Autozone's website shows a speedo cable available. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 sweet. I'll check it out. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalpha Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Can you report back on that AZ cable and how it works out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalpha Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Any updates on that AZ speedo cable? Plug and play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlubber Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 ah sorry, been neglecting the forums for a bit. I went with one I knew would work with out any headaches, got one off of a 87 2wd from wildman. after fiddling with both of them, I seriously doubt it would be plug and play. just see if you can pull one from a JY or something. sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalpha Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 No biggie - I finally managed to get one without breaking it - I think. Gotta install it and see if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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