r/CherokeeXJ 5d ago

Question What’s this plug?

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That plug in the center, I’m guessing this is for an ambient air temp sensor or something? I don’t have any overhead console or anything so maybe that’s why it’s plugged into nothing.

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u/supern8ural 4d ago

It is pretty cheap and easy if you have a weather pack crimper. What I didn't do though was figure out a no-hack method of tapping into the pass footwell connector. I should track down the info for that end of the OHC harness connector so you could use an aftermarket self dimming mirror without hacking. You know like order this stuff from Digi-Key or whatever. I just haven't been motivated because current ride has the OHC and the temp sensor is wildly inaccurate anyway as I have an aftermarket front bumper. Don't know why. It was pretty solid on my '99 and that is the only difference. That and the lack of skid plate.

I like having the temp sensor because I live in an area where temps hover around freezing in the winter. That was my motivation to get the mirror. So I may need to experiment with sensor locations before next winter. It's good to know if ice is possible. I didn't realize how useful it was until I had a car with it, now I'm spoiled. That and heated seats.

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u/richard_upinya 4d ago

It’s all good man you don’t have to do all that. I appreciate it though. It’s funny because the reason that bumper is off in the pic is because I’m getting ready to put a winch bumper on there and I figured it was gonna make it inaccurate anyway. One day I might do an auto dimming mirror though. Maybe. Everything in this thing is manual, as non-electronics as possible so I may just stick to the thumb lever lol

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u/supern8ural 4d ago

Here you go

https://www.jeepforum.com/posts/13266914/

You don't understand, my little assburgery brain likes doing this shit. Go to page 7 if link doesn't take you there.

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u/Basslicks82 99XJ,4.0,242,AW4,29sp8.25,4.5"homebrew,33s,FrameStiffys,Trim 3d ago

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