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A. Cold Start - In order to be classified as a cold start the engine coolant temperature must be below 122°F and within 11°F of the ambient air temperature at startup. Do not leave the key ON prior to the cold start or the heated oxygen sensor monitor may not run.

How do I open the hood if my latch cable broke?

1. reach up underneath between electrical fan and move the hood latch rod bracket with your thumb.   Video
2. or remove the front header panel/grill 

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2007-2011 GMC Acadia - modern looking.  Some say they've seen them snap too easily.

Knocking Noises

1. Check Starter Bolts
2. Check Flex Plate Bolts to make sure they are tight
3. Check for cracks in the Flex Plate

Overheating

1. Bad Waterpump especially if it happens at high speed
2. Worn fan clutch (if overheating at slow speeds) 
3. Broken or missing fan shroud
4. Clogged Radiator
5. Use a 195 degree thermostat.   Don't use anything lower as you will get bad gas mileage.
6. Air trapped in the upper radiator hose.   Disconnect and burp the system.

Infamous Death Wobble

1. Tires out of balance
2. Improper tire pressure
3. Worn tires or broken belts
4. Bad Alignment
5. Loose Trackbar bolts at frame or axle end
6. Worn trackbar bushings
7. Worn Tierod ends

Wandering

1. Loose or worn tie rod ends
2. Bad alignment
3. Loose trackbar
4. Worn tires 
5. Worn ball joints 

Pulsating steering wheel during turns

1. Bad axle u-joints in front axle

Whining when turning 

Some XJ owners swap out their steering boxes for a 2004 Chevy S10 steering box.

1. Same fitment 
2. Stronger

S10 vs Durango Box

1. S10 uses bearings vs Bushings 
2. S10 comes with an extra bearing
3. S10 is supposedly stronger than the Durango box

Power Windows Not Working

1. Check the fuses
2. If only one window doesn't work, its likely the Window Motor that needs to be replaced.

Slow Power Windows

If your window takes forever to roll up, lubricate your window tracks.

XJ Window Parts List

• 97 and up - 4 door

  • Driver Side front: