turner-2000tj Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Awhile back I bought a 91 MJ for my son, and the previous owner had started the 97 and up conversion. Mine happens to be a 98. We got it running for the most part but he lost interest and Ive had no luck trying to sell it, so I'm just going to keep it. First order of business is to fix the heater controls! Its cold out side!!! I have no vacum at the control so it defaults to defrost. I have A LOT of pluged off vacum ports on the engine and I'm unsure where the vacum comes into the cab. Can anyone help with a pic of the line and where it comes from? here is what I'm starting with Image Not FoundImage Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 You would have to check the mj tech section to get more responses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 It might not be vacuum that's the problem. Mine did the same thing. It could be the blower motor resistor. Its about $40, but it can be replaced without pulling the box. I fussed with mine forever before someone recommended it for me. It looks like a nice truck and if the conversion is already done, that's even better. Time for a paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner-2000tj Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Well... Its vacum related. All the pick in pull yards that I knew of had no 97 or newer XJ's to compare mine to. I found another yard about 45 min from the house and they had one. I'm missing all the hard plastic lines and the vacum reserve ball. Luckily this one had them so I was able to get them. I should have functioning heat tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Any info on the VW? :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner-2000tj Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 I'm a VW fan at heart! That one is a 64 Beetle. We also have a 59 Beetle. My pride and Joy is a 69 Bus. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Nice! Diggin' the cog logo avatar too! There's a bunch of Jeep/VW guys around here. I've got a '72 Beetle and '74 pan dune buggy in the works. Nice rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner-2000tj Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 got a bunch of little items worked out today! Nothing picture worthy... Door locks installed Heater blowing out all the vents (it was vaccum related) Going to the U Pull It tomorrow after work to get the emision items that I'm missing and a few other odss and ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Just finished tearing apart the '99 that we are using for our conversion. The vaccum hose goes from the passenger front (at the ball inside the bumper) up into the passenger side of the engine compartment. It branches there for the cruise control, and then moves on to the main hose from the intake manifold. Right before it merges with the larger size hose it has a "T" for the vaccum fitting for the HVAC. My suggestions: 1) Check the ball is there and connected. 2) Check that there is actually a manifold connection to create vaccum. If both of those are OK then look at the line itself to ensure no breaks and all open holes are plugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'87 fuel-miser Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 love the KDF logo ... having owned dozens of bugs over the years (oldest being a '54 ) and wishing i still had 1 around :/ they'll always have a place in this 'ol heart ... :banana: :MJ 1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT31 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm glad to see we have other VW fans on CC, I'm also a VW fan! I'm more into the 80s tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner-2000tj Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 wanted to throw up some more pics of the MJ Still working on getting the Brake Light and Air Bag lights to shut off. The E-Brake just needs hooked up and that will fix that light but the Air Bag light might be a little harder. I need to double check but I may be missing the front sensor for the air bags. I used a TJ fuel tank in the rear most portion of the truck. You can see that it tucks up nicly and doesnt hang down much at all. It uses a factory TJ skid plate to hold it. I was thinking about upgradeing to an aftermarket skid to really protect it. I ran braided stainless line from the tank up to the fuel rail and AN fittings to make the connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner-2000tj Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 To others that have done the 97+ conversion, where did you mount the charcoal canister? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I wish the links werent broken *hint hint* I love these conversions and I am thinking about doing one, so I like see what other people did. is there any way you can get the links to work again? or just repost them? Thanks, Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner-2000tj Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Done! I was organizing my folders and didnt fix the links. Waunder what else is not show up... :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper2000 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Where in KS are you located ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner-2000tj Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Kansas City, KS, Turner to be percise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 In regards to your airbag light, the XJ and TJ do not have any frontal sensors that trigger the bags. The only trigger is the accelerometer module under the center console. I would start by checking the plugs there :) Nice progress on the truck. Glad you decided to keep it and finish the conversion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backdraft Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 In regards to your airbag light, the XJ and TJ do not have any frontal sensors that trigger the bags. The only trigger is the accelerometer module under the center console. I would start by checking the plugs there :) Nice progress on the truck. Glad you decided to keep it and finish the conversion! Agreed. I had an airbag light that ended up being the plug not fully seated in the control module. If that doesnt cure it, check the plugs to the other airbag related stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner-2000tj Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Excellent! I'll start by checking all the connections. Thanks for the heads up fellows. Not a whole lot of picture worthy updates. Been busy fixing more little stuff. Scored a set of heated mirrors off a limited over the weekend. Also found a 2 door xj that I'm trying to go back for the seat hinges! I need some worm weather so I can start on the body work and get this thing looking sexy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backdraft Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Does the 2 door have power windows? May want to grab the window switch and trim panel for a more correct look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner-2000tj Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 glad you mentioned that, it does but its an early 90's XJ. Does anyone know if the seat hinge brackets still work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Let us know how the Tj tank works out for ya, I was thinking about going that rout. and getting a bumper with a tire carrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turner-2000tj Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 TJ tank works great! The only problem is the filler neck. I cut a hole in the bed and ran it up thru it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 TJ tank works great! The only problem is the filler neck. I cut a hole in the bed and ran it up thru it. Like up along next to the bed rail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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