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  1. longlivenintendo

    Overactive Key Fob

    Hey yall. Has anyone had what I'm calling a crazy fob that constantly wants to lock the car resulting in frequent honks and if it goes on enough draining of the battery? What could be the issue? Changed batteries and didn't notice anything particularly wrong with the gubbins inside. I have...
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    Need help wiring a Rockville SS8P subwoofer with Pioneer DMH1500-NEX

    So need help from car audio guys. Been having a rough time trying to get this thing hooked up. It works when I wire the harness with the wire I have coming from the battery but the problem is, if I leave it like that the subwoofer will always be on draining the battery. Rockville tech guys...
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    Where do I find these bolts?

    Hey yall. Began my transmission fluid work today and broke one of the bolts on the cross member. Attempting to get her out now. But where oh where do we all get these bolts?! They are not common clearly. Got the other two out fine albeit I used more heat and went in and out more and eased...
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    Transmission fluid check

    Just wanted to check my transmission fluid cuz ya know why not. The engine is cold and the fluid was above the hot dots. Is that a problem? Nothing wrong with the shifting just was curious. And what do you think about the color? When do you think it is dirty? To me it looks red orange and...
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    Transmission fluid type

    Which transmission fluid do you all use? I think there's a possibility mine needs a slight topping up. My research so far has said this is the one? the rickety jeep. Still going strong!
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    The rickety 2008 is back! P0128

    The Rickety 2008 is back!! I literally just changed the thermostat last summer. Been reading the other threads on this, could be the sensor too? Guess I don't mind changing it again since it's Not a big deal but maybe people know a good thermostat ? She got to 20.9 mpg by the way 🤣 could she be...
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    Added a Tail Light on the Wheel

    The night time picture is terrible but was the best I could take without taking out my DSLR which would have been a bit extra. But nonetheless, 20 bucks for a cool extra tail light. Not a bad add on if I may say so. And the girlfriend approved because of it "being an extra safety feature"...
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    Bilstein 4600 Shock Replacements on Jeep Wrangler JK 2008. Front Nylock problem solved.

    Hey everyone I just wanted to make this thread to hopefully help other people better who have had this same problem with these shocks or shocks installed in a similar way. When I encountered the problem of how to tighten down the nylock lock nut I looked up online in forums, youtube, and even...
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    Jeep shock bolts headache

    Ho boy fellow jeepers! Got my new bilstein shocks to put on but I'm still stuck ok my first shock. I got the castle nut off and the bolt is rotating but doesn't want to come out. Lots of rust. Spraying pb blaster like crazy . Any ideas?
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    Curious to know all your fuel efficiency

    I've been super stoked lately because with the recent fixes I've done, fuel injectors, spark plugs, air filter, new exhaust my 08' is running at 19.2 mpg. I'm curious to know what you all run at? I'm all about efficiency. I'm curious if she ll go any higher. It could be also the new wax I...
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    Steering stabilizer fitting trouble

    Well! I just wanted to quickly fit my stabilizer on today but it proved hard to fit in the spacer on the passenger side. I banged away, used pliers to try to open it a bit, used a jack to see if I could push it through but no go. I'm thinking the metal center is hold me up and it would be nice...
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    Exhaust Pipe Vibration

    Hey everyone! A month or two ago I installed the pypes high cat back exhaust. Definitely loving it except one thing. When I am at low speeds such as backing out of the driveway I believe the tail end is rattling on the frame. Not the biggest deal in the world as when I drive on the road it...
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    Look what I found on fuel injector #5 clip

    I still was getting p0205 and p0305 error codes but when I took off the manifold cover I discovered that at some point the wires were taped and there is a slight nick on the wire. Wondering if I should just tape her up again and keep the separate or try to replace and replace the wire which I have
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    2008 spark plug boot removal tips

    anybody got tips on the best way to remove the boots to get at the spark plugs. I'm trying to get at the infamous #5 but just removing them in general is proving tough. Any tips will be great appreciated. Trying not to rip wires and such
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    P0305 P0205 problems solved! (hopefully)

    oh boy, this came up just now after it was running fine this morning. I feel like I should check the harness to make sure a mouse didn't chew through it? Is the harness under the the cap on top of the engine?
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    Whoops I messed up my steering stabilizer

    blergh, as you can see I over cranked with a faulty torque wrench and won't be able to get that bolt out. I got my new steering stabilizer to replace it but realize I should have also just gotten a new bracket as well. This thing has been surprisingly hard to find especially if im looking for...
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    Which code reader to buy?

    Was thinking of buying a code reader and I see the range in prices. I know some code readers don't support all OEM stuff of different car brands but was wondering which ones is worth paying a little more for to tell more detailed stuff about jeeps functioning and is worth the money. Hope...
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    changed my air filter today

    changed my air filter today. Looks like it needed doing. Not sure the last time it was done. Noticed slight reduction in fuel economy and thought for 13 bucks it wouldnt be a bad idea
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    2008 JK 2 door soft top compatible roof rack options?

    hey everyone! Been looking at options for a soft top compatible rack. The closest thing I've seen is like $840 on amazon but im thinking there's gotta be some options out there thats a little more affordable. Perhaps I'm wrong. I've seen a few others but when reading the reviews they all...
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    Cheap Air filters Versus Expensive Air Filters

    Hey everyone. Thinking of changing my air filter and I see there are quite a few options ranging in price. Was curious to know which ones you have all used and if it's worth spending 25 bucks vs 10 and if I should not waste my money on the slightly more expensive options. Happy bew year!