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Yes, actually it looks like this was the root cause! When I pull the antenna up so that the base of the antenna makes contact with the body of the Jeep, the stereo turns on!

I need to put in a...

In case there my be confusions, the diagram and image of the connectors above are applicable to XJ as well. My stereo only has those two connectors and then one for the antenna.

I took my 1998 XJ through the car wash, which I never do, but was feeling lazy. Of course, the one time I do, the machine rips off my antenna.

As soon as I saw the antenna get damaged while in...

Hmm. Don't know. My OEM clutch cylinder hasn't had any issues in at least 10 years. Maybe buy a higher quality one (more money).

I had the same thing. Kept having to tighten it every other month or so to get rid of the chirping. Finally just replaced the belt. Problem solved. :D

I'm assuming automatic transmission. And do I understand correctly that you replaced the tranny already? My guess would be that if you can shift it manually, then the transmission itself is probably...

Okay, nice! Thanks much for the feedback, guys.
Local parts store sells a TPS for like, 50 bucks... seems like a lot :)
I'll probably check junkyard first.

Hey y'all. I don't really feel a need to post this question, but since this is what forums are for... why not! It might help someone else, or I might learn something.

My '98 4.0 5-speed has a...