{"id":75,"date":"2015-10-30T22:44:17","date_gmt":"2015-10-31T05:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cruiser54.com\/?page_id=75"},"modified":"2021-10-12T19:11:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T02:11:31","slug":"cruisers-mostly-renix-tips-index","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cruiser54.com\/?page_id=75","title":{"rendered":"CRUISER’S MOSTLY RENIX TIPS. CLICK HERE."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cruiser\u2019s Mostly Renix Tips<\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n
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Technical DIY instructions covering common issues on the Renix XJ Cherokees and MJ Comanches (1987-1990). Preventative and proactive procedures to save you headaches, time, and money.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many of these tips were provided to me and my buddy Joe<\/a> by JeepTech when I was Service Manager\/Shop Foreman at a Jeep dealer from 1980 through 1992. That’s what “The Book” is all about. Our\u00a0notes from back in the day. Right from the Field Service engineers. Thanks Lonnie and Big Al!! \u00a0Most were never published, until now.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tips 1 through 5 are a great place to begin before chasing your tail with parts replacements on your 87 and 88 Jeeps. \u00a0These are pretty much “haftas” in Renix Jeep ownership. You can skip Tip 2 if you have an 89 or 90. <\/strong><\/em>But, do the\u00a0Tips first……….Avoid firing the “parts cannon” at your Jeep!!!!!!!\"parts<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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The next priorities on your Renix Jeep are Tips 11, 13, 31, 25 and 26<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A simple multimeter is handy along with a few other basic\u00a0tools……so dive in and get to know your Renix Jeep.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some Tips also transfer to later years, or the techniques can be adapted.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have a 91 or later, see Tips 1, 3, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 24, 29, 30, and 36.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If you have an\u00a084 through 86, see Tips3, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 28, and 30.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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1 – Ground refreshing<\/a>\u00a0and Upgrades<\/p>\n

2 – C101 connector refreshing<\/a><\/p>\n

3 – Connector and relay\/receptacle refreshing<\/a><\/p>\n

4 – Coil\/ICM contacts<\/a><\/p>\n

5 – Checking sensor grounds<\/a><\/p>\n

6 – Sensor ground upgrade<\/a><\/p>\n

7 – CPS testing and adjusting<\/a><\/p>\n

8 – TPS testing and adjusting<\/a><\/p>\n

9 – ECU connector refreshing<\/a><\/p>\n

10 – Trans plug connector refreshing<\/a><\/p>\n

11 – Throttle body and IAC cleaning<\/a><\/p>\n

12 – Setting your 4.0 to #1 TDC<\/a><\/p>\n

13 – Renix Distributor indexing<\/a><\/p>\n

14 – Restoring Throttle Butterfly Adjustment<\/a><\/p>\n

15 – Rear main seal diagnosis<\/a><\/p>\n

16 – Vacuum test for exhaust restriction<\/a><\/p>\n

17 – HO engine into Renix<\/a><\/p>\n

18 – Improving the instrument panel ground<\/a><\/p>\n

19 – Headlight harness installation<\/a><\/p>\n

20 – 4WD shifting tips<\/a><\/p>\n

21 – Renix EGR valve test<\/a><\/p>\n

22 – Renix vacuum harnesses<\/a><\/p>\n

23 – CPS timing advance mod<\/a><\/p>\n

24 – 4.0 Engine date codes<\/a><\/p>\n

25 – Valve cover mod<\/a>\u00a0***NOW WITH VIDEO<\/strong><\/em>***<\/p>\n

26 – Oil Filler cap Mod<\/a><\/p>\n

27 – C101 Connector Elimination<\/a>\u00a0***NOW WITH VIDEO***<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

28-Improving blower motor performance<\/a><\/p>\n

29-Improving the fuel pump ground<\/a><\/p>\n

30-Adding the Sentinel Headlamp feature<\/a><\/p>\n

31-Throttle body to MAP hose upgrade<\/a><\/p>\n

32-Renix metric oil filter to SAE filter<\/a><\/p>\n

33-Converting to an open cooling system<\/p>\n

34-Eliminating the Heater Control Valve<\/p>\n

35-Reducing cabin wind noise<\/p>\n

36-Bypassing the Power\/Comfort switch<\/a><\/p>\n

37-Best injectors for Renix<\/a><\/p>\n

38-Improving the wiper motor ground<\/p>\n

39-4.0 Engine Removal<\/p>\n

40-More power for your 87 and 88 4.0<\/a>\u00a0***VIDEO<\/strong><\/em>***<\/p>\n

41- Easily\u00a0track down and repair\u00a0 ENGINE VACUUM LEAKS<\/p>\n

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