Bigco31707 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 This is my first post but I have been following the forums a while . I've finally talked my future father in law into selling me his Comanche. Just wanted to get y'alls thought on the purchase. As the title states it's a 1992, 4x4, Automatic, HO, 130k miles not sure on the Vin I can get that tomorrow. The Jeep was drove regularly until 2012, parked and cranked occasionally until 2014. It has sit eversense but ran fine when parked. I have attached the only photo I currently have, the rust is minimal and mainly in the rust prone areas like bottom of fender wells, etc. minor dent in front by the headlight. Faded paint etc. however I know this is a desirable year and I plan on slowly restoring it back to like original condition with small mods. Looking for a hunting vehicle, occasional work driver, and minor off-roading. Like to see if your have a rough idea on value. Also any common issues with the 92s as far as stuff to look for to try to get her going again. Planning on going over in the morning and dropping fuel tank, cleaning (coating shortly after),fresh fuel, new battery, if it starts then oil & filter, coolant, tranny fluid, brake fluid, and on and on. Does this seem to be a good start? Any thing anyone has to add or advice imglad to listen and will try to keep the project posted as I go. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1992EliminatorSWB4x4 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Congrats !!! hard to beat a 91-92 H.O. Comanche. Your maintenance plans are just fine. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigco31707 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Any ideas on what the vin tells me? Couldn't find anything but basic info on a vin decoder? Figured out today needed a new fuel tank and hanger assy both should be here by next weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodrama43 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 good score on the 92. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 VIN : 1J7FJ26S4NL159280Country : United StatesManufacturer : Jeep CorporationVehicle Type : TruckGross Vehicle Weight : 4001#-5000# [1815/2268 Kg]Line (Body Type) : Cherokee 4x4, Comanche 4x4Series (Body Type) : BaseBody Style : Truck, 2-door PickupEngine : 4.0L 6 Cyl. (Gas) Unleaded Fuel (ERH)Check Digit : 4Year : 1992Plant Location : Toledo #1, Ohio, USASequential Serial Number : 159280Check Digit Test : VIN valide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I see these VIN searches pretty frequently, and there's a ton of variation between them. What's the chance someone here would have a breakdown of what each position is for, and what each digit means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Haven't done it personally, but I have been told a chrysler dealer could do a Vin lookup and print up a build and maintenance sheet for you. Might be worth a phone call or 2. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigco31707 Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Well after a week a new fuel tank, new fuel hanger assy/pump, fuel filter, spark plugs, and cleaning all injectors that were stopped up to the point of no activation. She cranks, runs, and idles perfectly. Next on the list is front brakes which is stuck closed, tires, and fluids change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigco31707 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 Question to see if anyone has ever had a similar issue. To start I recently replaced the parts listed above and also have installed rigid truck-lite led headlights. Tonight I drove up to check on a water line, turned off the truck but left the headlights on, just installed a new optima yellow top so didn't think anything about them pulling the battery down. Maybe 10 minutes went by with the headlights on then when I go to crank it back it acts like the battery is dead and won't turn over, turn the headlights off and on they appear to be full brightness. Turn over again and battery acts dead and won't spin the starter. Pop the hood, pull a couple fuses and relays all looks good so put them back wait a few minutes get in and she cranks like nothing was ever wrong. Later stopped and started multiple times without any issues. Is this a common problem or anyone Evers ran into this before? I used the search function but mainly saw people with batter crisis on issues or bad batteries reporting this but all connection look clean and greased the terminals when I installed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigco31707 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 Also here's an updated Photo of the new tires (Deegan 38 31x10.5x15) since this picture new headlights, grille, turn signal housings, headlight bezel trim. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Have you ever cleaned up the NSS? http://bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-neutral-safety-switch-nss/ Symptoms of a bad (generally just dirty) NSS are everything looking okay but intermittent no-cranks. Sometimes if you shift to neutral or move the shifter back and forth quickly you can clean the contacts off enough to get it to start. Other things to look at are loose or corroded battery cables. Both ends. I'm not convinced they need greasing either. Could also be a dead spot in the starter I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Did you hear the starter solenoid engaging (clicking) each time it wouldn't start? If silence it may be just a loose terminal on the starter motor or a sticking solenoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigco31707 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 Heard the solenoid engaging every time. Checked both terminals but nothing, than randomly acted like nothing was ever wrong ? Tried replicating it this morning but no luck. Maybe count it as a fluke unless it does it again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Worn starter brushes can cause the starter to not spin intermittently. I recently replaced my starter because of this then rebuilt the original. The brushes were nearly gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 X 2 on this. I just replaced the starter on Monday/Tuesday for just this reason. That solved the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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