Guess what... I have found another project. A real shocker I know...
Well, I have got it in my head to start working on Otie. Some maintenance - repairs - upgrades. I just got to the bottom or why my car was sucking up the battery and having trouble starting. A cable that was pulling away from the Engine module (Computer). Basically, My car was unplugged. $200 later and it's working pretty good. I decided that it was time to fix some other issues with the jeep.
Update... On the third day, Otie wouldn't start. I had power this time. He just wouldn't crank. Not even a click. I decided to not lose my mind and went inside and chilled for about 10 minutes. I then walked out, put the key in, said a little prayer and Vrrroooom! He started. This is going to be an issue I just know it.
Arm Rest Mount:
The arm rest has been wiggly since the day I bought the car. I used a couple screws to stabilize it years ago... but those were broken too. I had searched junk yards and found all those to be broken too. Then I did some research. The factory parts are made of Plastic and cost $90 to replace. i found a guy who is a metal worker and he made ones out of Steel for $60. Took me 30 days for him to get back with me, but it was worth the wait. Took me about 20 minutes to install and I love the result. Though when I put it all back together I cracked the latch on the arm rest. It still worked for about 9 months. Cost: $60
The Latch finally broke on Tuesday. I ordered a replacement part through Amazon, it came in Thursday's mail and I installed it Thursday Night. Cost:$20
LED Light Swap:
Interior: Map lights, footwells, guage lights, transmission lights, Dome Lights, Turn Indicators, Glove Box lights, HVAC and switches lights, AshTray light, Cargo area
Exterior: Parking light, Turn signals, tail light, stop light, upper stop light, license plate, back-up light, side markers front and back, under hood light. cost: $80
Turn signal Relay has to be changed too. I order a new one. changing it should fix the problem I had with the lights in november. Cost: $15
Headliner:
This needs to be fixed. The dumbass that put my radio in loosened one of the moldings and air got under the headliner. Now it's almost on my head. Cost: $200
Tires:
It's been a very long time since I put new tires on Otie. I got about 100,000 on this set of tires. That is crazy. So I bought the same tires again. Cost: $500
Brake Pedal Pad:
The rubber was all worn and had a big hole all the way down to the metal showing. I replaced it Pretty easy fix. Cost: $8
Update... On the third day, Otie wouldn't start. I had power this time. He just wouldn't crank. Not even a click. I decided to not lose my mind and went inside and chilled for about 10 minutes. I then walked out, put the key in, said a little prayer and Vrrroooom! He started. This is going to be an issue I just know it.
Arm Rest Mount:
The arm rest has been wiggly since the day I bought the car. I used a couple screws to stabilize it years ago... but those were broken too. I had searched junk yards and found all those to be broken too. Then I did some research. The factory parts are made of Plastic and cost $90 to replace. i found a guy who is a metal worker and he made ones out of Steel for $60. Took me 30 days for him to get back with me, but it was worth the wait. Took me about 20 minutes to install and I love the result. Though when I put it all back together I cracked the latch on the arm rest. It still worked for about 9 months. Cost: $60
The Latch finally broke on Tuesday. I ordered a replacement part through Amazon, it came in Thursday's mail and I installed it Thursday Night. Cost:$20
LED Light Swap:
Interior: Map lights, footwells, guage lights, transmission lights, Dome Lights, Turn Indicators, Glove Box lights, HVAC and switches lights, AshTray light, Cargo area
Exterior: Parking light, Turn signals, tail light, stop light, upper stop light, license plate, back-up light, side markers front and back, under hood light. cost: $80
Turn signal Relay has to be changed too. I order a new one. changing it should fix the problem I had with the lights in november. Cost: $15
Headliner:
This needs to be fixed. The dumbass that put my radio in loosened one of the moldings and air got under the headliner. Now it's almost on my head. Cost: $200
Tires:
It's been a very long time since I put new tires on Otie. I got about 100,000 on this set of tires. That is crazy. So I bought the same tires again. Cost: $500
Brake Pedal Pad:
The rubber was all worn and had a big hole all the way down to the metal showing. I replaced it Pretty easy fix. Cost: $8