jeeplassie
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I have an 04 wrangler (TJ). A few weeks ago, the cruise control stopped working. I didn't think too much of it. At the time I didn't use the heater or the air, but now that winter is getting closer I turned the heat on. well no matter where I put it, air or heat, feet or torso, high or low, it all comes out the defrost vents.
It also runs hot; I can smell it when I stop. I did find the hose connecting to the overflow was leaking, so I fixed that. Now it seems to be running hot again although I haven't opened it to look again. the gages aren't hot, I can just smell the water/coolant.
anyway I have looked this up online, and a lot of sites are saying there is a possible vacuum leak. this would cause both the venting problem and the cruise control. I talked to a mechanic today because I need to get smogged and he said he has never heard of the vacuum system causing problems like this. Oh and I have a very dirty air filter, I need to get off my butt and clean it.
I am NOT saying that the mechanic will screw me, but let's be realistic. I am a woman and my past experience alone tells me that he might. I do know some about my jeep, I have worked on it before and frankly I am not afraid to get my hands dirty. If it is a vacuum leak though, I would like to know where to start checking the hoses or whatever. I just wonder if I am barking up the wrong tree with the vacuum system or if it could be something else.
Any help?
It also runs hot; I can smell it when I stop. I did find the hose connecting to the overflow was leaking, so I fixed that. Now it seems to be running hot again although I haven't opened it to look again. the gages aren't hot, I can just smell the water/coolant.
anyway I have looked this up online, and a lot of sites are saying there is a possible vacuum leak. this would cause both the venting problem and the cruise control. I talked to a mechanic today because I need to get smogged and he said he has never heard of the vacuum system causing problems like this. Oh and I have a very dirty air filter, I need to get off my butt and clean it.
I am NOT saying that the mechanic will screw me, but let's be realistic. I am a woman and my past experience alone tells me that he might. I do know some about my jeep, I have worked on it before and frankly I am not afraid to get my hands dirty. If it is a vacuum leak though, I would like to know where to start checking the hoses or whatever. I just wonder if I am barking up the wrong tree with the vacuum system or if it could be something else.
Any help?