97 Country Problem!

[Allwheelspin]

Today it was snowing out and the temp on the jeep said 64 degress. The direction works right! But the temp is way off! Whats the problem? And the rear wiper does not squirt washer fluid out! what the problem there i hear no motor but the wiper works! Can it be a fuse? Thanks

[fergmonster]

can i buy this vehicle from you? these problems are just the beginning .......lol my wife is really wanting a 97 country. let me know!! also depending on your reply, i might be able to tell you how to fix Both of your problems.....

[Allwheelspin]

its not forsale. But can you help me? Iam afraid its going down hill

[fergmonster]

the temp sensor probably needs to be replaced, not sure where it is on that model. somewhere behind the bumper i believe. and the washer fluid thing.......is the rubber hose busted on the back wiper?

[Allwheelspin]

O i never checked where the sensor is. Ill have to track it. and the washer fluid hose i dont think thats it because i dont here the motor any more! so can i be a fuse ???

[Allwheelspin]

anyone else know where the sensor is?

[JJFURAY]

allwheelspin::: fergmonster is right!!! TRY THIS BEFORE REPLACING SENSOR....the sensor is behind the right side of the front bumper. if you ask me A BAD PLACE TO INSTALL A SENSOR FOR TEMP. It is usually off by 20-30º in my 92 XJ during summer months, especially at idle. HEATS WAY UP!!! In winter months, it's more accurate, but only a few degrees higher. than actuall ambient temp. the most accurate reading is when you 1st turn the key to the ON position without starting engine. once the engine heats up, the sesor, being VERY sesitive, picks up the surrounding energy. However, back to your prob--- i had the exact problem, ended up being a BROKEN wire. All you need to do in that case is splice in some new wire, same guage, and wrap new connections in black electrical tape. GOOD LUCK.

[Allwheelspin]

ok thanks , but where are the wires going to? does it go up in the roof? and than down the pillar? thanks guys just trying to figure this out and is making me mad!!! what about the rear window washer whats going on there?

[JDPascal]

The ambient temperature sensor is in the middle of the grill and low behind the front bumper clipped to the center web between two air holes in the front pan sheet metal.

JD