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OBD II stands for On-Board Diagnostics 2. It's the on-board computer on all newer vehicles that monitors operation, controls ignition timing and other things. The Connector is under the steering wheel to the door side. It has nothing to do with the OPDA. If you don't hear screeching, you...

If it helps, my garage ceiling is 8' 3.5 inches high. The 2 x 6 mounting board takes up 1.5 inches of that. My Jeep is a mostly stock 2005, but with 30" tires. The ceiling height is tight and there isn't much room to spare. If my Jeep had a lift, I think I would need more ceiling height.

Ditto on what Chris said. My wife and I took it off the first time. It's heavy and the weight is very un-evenly distributed (like a large old cathode ray tube TV). I was OK with it. But, I'm 6' 2" and 200 lbs. My wife is 5' 4". She's in quite good shape, but it honestly scared her. She didn't...

The Harken Hoister gets good reviews for a manual hoist. It's made by a good company and comparatively well priced, but I believe it requires a flat garage ceiling. My garage has a big support beam in the middle, so I bought the Lange Original Hoist A Top...

Thanks. Mine's actually a tan dash (Light Khaki Jeep). The photos were taken at twilight, so the color isn't great. I'll look for a used one if I can't adequately fix the one I have.

The dash panel on my '05 TJ is cracking at the sides of the center grill. It's gotten much worse this year. I'd like any advice on what the most effective repair is, including actual brands of any epoxy / glue / sealant recommended. My thought is to use plastic cement to set the cracks back...

This blog has step-by-step instructions with photos for 2000 - 2006 distributorless TJs. http://www.4x4xplor.com/sparkplug.html (The 1997 - 1999 TJs had a distributor.) I used Autolite APP985 double platinum spark plugs when I did mine, since there were forum threads recommending them for the...

BTW - If you register at JeepsLimited.com, you can download the parts manual + the real factory service manual for your year in PDF form at no cost. Both of these are REALLY useful to have. You can download a PDF copy of the owners manual at http://cdn.dealereprocess.com/cdn/servicemanuals/jeep/

Regarding the fan speed switch - This is a common problem with TJs. It's usually not the switch. It's the resistor, which is an inexpensive part located under / behind the glovebox. It's an easy fix, though the location is a bit awkward. There were a couple different resistors used depending on...

BTW - I found this TSB too (# 18-015-09, 2005-06 Wranglers). It looks like there is a flash update to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software in response to p0340 and p0344 error codes. I'm assuming a problem with my sensor, but figured this was good info to pass on...

Thanks both Jerry and Chris. Of course I threw out the original unit a day before the problem arose. I'll call Morris 4x4 and see if they'll send me a new sensor or a new Crown OPDA under warranty. Chris - You might want to edit the original post of this chain to add a note about that, since...

I replaced the OPDA on my '05 Wrangler X on 04/19 with a new Crown Automotive 53010624AC model at 81,595 miles. I followed the video and the swap out went smoothly - I aligned everything, used the plastic pin, have good oil pressure and no leaks. I drove the Jeep back and forth to work a few...

Be aware that there are two different types of blower resistor, depending on the year of your Wrangler TJ. Make sure you get the right one - look at the parts list for your particular Jeep or look at your old resistor as they do look different. That later model ones are a bit cheaper than the...

I wonder if that is an early vs. late model year thing? Mine is a 2005 and I think it drains to the rear too. I'll have to crawl under it and look again.

Shove a 6" - 12" piece of tubing onto the end of a bronze garden hose sprayer. Insert the tubing into various drain holes and let it flush the frame out for 5 - 10 minutes per hole, moving it around, front to rear, side to side. The first time or two you do this you'll end up with small pile of...