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  1. lafittejeep

    May be time to sell my Jeep

    I am still chasing some electrical problems with my jeep. Saw check engine light starting to blink engine started running rough pulled over and died. Jeep would not even crank dash lights would come but needles didnt move. Next morning saw a problem with the ignition coil (crack and melted...
  2. lafittejeep

    Changed ignition coil but no crank

    2005 Wrangler Unlimited. Started to run rough so pulled over then engine died. I smelled a plastic burn but it was 7pm and no light and got it towed home. Had battery lights radio etc. but engine would not even crank. Next morning popped hood and the center coil was split and white plastic (now...
  3. lafittejeep

    Put my 05 LJ in shop for transmission rebuild

    Jeep has 173000 miles. Its in the shop so hopefully the jeep will be shifting fine and drive it in a little over a week.
  4. lafittejeep

    Is there a difference between a rebuilt and re-manufactured 42RLE?

    My 05 unlimited 42rle just started acting up. Stuck in what seems to be 3rd gear. Just wont shift so I am taking it to a local recommended ( famous last word ) transmission shop to get a diagnostic. I know they can be rebuilt and a reman can be the other option but has anyone had a rebuilt and...
  5. lafittejeep

    Spark Plug boots stuck

    Any tricks on getting the spark plug boots free from the plugs. A tool of some kind.
  6. lafittejeep

    Need help pricing

    My Uncle has an 05 LJ automatic with only 51k. He basically tows it behind his motor home. He drives it around the city on occasion. He has only changed the tires and added parts for towing behind motor home. Other than that its stock, Patriot Blue, soft top, southern jeep and garage kept. He is...
  7. lafittejeep

    A/C compressor clutch is engaged even when controls are off

    05 LJ My AC compressor clutch is engaged even when the inside climate control switches are in the off position. While driving the lines freeze up. I have pulled the fuse for the clutch and it does disengage and thats how I have been driving. So it blows cold and the clutch disengages if fuse or...
  8. lafittejeep

    Is their anyone out there that plan to leave their Jeep stock?

    I have an 05 Wrangler LJ and I get the same question " What are you going to do to your Jeep?" My answer is basically nothing other that normal maintenance etc. Really the only things I added were window visors cause having the water from the soft drip inside my jeep was driving me crazy, a bed...
  9. lafittejeep

    Road trip

    Finally had a chance to take my jeep on a road trip. From New Orleans, La to Gulf Shores, ALA. Such a fun drive. Only thing I couldn't do was drop the top completely cause the plunger pin broke so I could only use the sun rider option. Its not a speed demon by any means but handles the speed...
  10. lafittejeep

    Spark plug boot stuck

    05 LJ attempting to change plugs and could not get boots to pull free. Have owned the jeep a little over a year. 144k and don't really know when or if they were changed yet. Any ideas?
  11. lafittejeep

    How to tell if OPDA is original or aftermarket?

    Is there anyway to tell if my OPDA is the original or aftermarket? Or just a matter of pulling it to check. What would I look for either way if I pull the part. Owned since Feb 18 has been driven 11k since. Have read its one of those things about the later TJ's. Currently no noise and no issues...
  12. lafittejeep

    WTB: 05 Wrangler Unlimited AC/Climate control switches

    Anyone have that they want to sell or get rid of?
  13. lafittejeep

    PCM WIRING SCHEMATIC

    Anyone has the wiring schematic for a PCM for the 05 Wrangler 4.0 automatic?
  14. lafittejeep

    P0344 code during colder temperatures

    Anyone have this happen? My CEL will throw code P0344. (cam shaft sensor intermittent) Engine runs normally no problems at all. I will drive and when I get back home and if I have to drive somewhere the CEL is gone. Scanner shows nothing. It has happened twice both times the coldest mornings...
  15. lafittejeep

    Headlight conversion kit

    Anyone ever used this conversion kit? Trying to stay with a stock look and these have glass lenses and not the acrylic so no hazing up. For some reason it reads sealed beam but the bulb is changeable. Vision X Lighting VX-7RD Sealed Beam Replacement Light
  16. lafittejeep

    What brand soft top I have

    Does anyone know how I can find out what brand soft top I have? I dont see any tags anywhere and I cant imagine this is the original soft top. I bought it used and from fabric samples it the Black Diamond cloth material. Reason I am asking I may want to replace the 3 vinyl windows and I will...
  17. lafittejeep

    lafittejeep's 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

    Bought the Jeep in Feb 2018. Always wanted a Jeep and wife found the one. Bought with 131300 and now has 138500. All stock
  18. lafittejeep

    Maybe the PCM isn't the only problem?

    I have posted on this forum and have read many threads about issues with the PCM, Jeep stalling , hard shifting etc. I purchased a PCM for a company and installed this morning and the same thing that happened before the new PCM is happening. I had 3 shops all point to the PCM problem. This is my...
  19. lafittejeep

    PCM problems

    New to this Forum, I have a 05 Wrangler unlimited 4.0 Auto. My jeep will crank right up not problems. After driving around and hour or so the engine just sputters and dies. Brought it to 3 shops including the local Jeep dealership and everyone points to the PCM. All have said that their scanners...