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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 07:24 PM
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I just bought my first jeep. 95 Cherokee sport with 103,000. It was running pretty rough when I got it. I've done the whole spark plug tune up. New MAP sensor, IAC. Waiting on a couple more parts. TPS sensor new vac lines as a couple are kinda rigged. As of right now I am getting code 13 and can't find a vacuum leak. I have a video of me pulling the vac line to the FPR and when I put it back on it seems to run better for a few moments. Anyone able to help? Thanks
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 07:28 PM
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Can't figure out how to post video
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 08:32 AM
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No video needed.

Have you done a compression test?
How did the old spark plugs look?

Did you replace cap, rotor and wires?
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 07:08 PM
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I have not done a compression test. Plugs weren't too bad. Just old and yes I've done those. Getting a code 13
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http://www.fixjeeps.com/jeep-check-engine-codes.html

Check the electrical connector to the MAP and also it's vacuum source.
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Old Sep 1, 2016 | 08:06 AM
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Seafood to the gas tank? The injectors might be gummy?
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Seafoam* dam autocorrect. ..
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Fixed the map problem. Vacuum system all good now. Think I figured out the problem. When I touch the connector to the tps sensor I can get it running good for a few sec then it either idles high or rough or ****s off. Seems to be the ground in the connector. And I cannot find a new connector? Any ideas how to fix this?
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Originally Posted by Wilky818
Fixed the map problem. Vacuum system all good now. Think I figured out the problem. When I touch the connector to the tps sensor I can get it running good for a few sec then it either idles high or rough or ****s off. Seems to be the ground in the connector. And I cannot find a new connector? Any ideas how to fix this?
Inspect the connector closely. Could be an easy fix.
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Old Sep 12, 2016 | 03:53 PM
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Is there a way to pull apart the connector to make the wires tighter. Feels like the ground is loose inside the connector
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Unplug the connector. Look inside. It should be quite obvious what needs to be done.
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Pulled the rubber out of the back. Looks like metal clips or something in there but they do not pull right out. Is there a way to disconnect them?
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Don't take it apart. Just make sure the connectors are all the way forward evenly.
Perhaps tweak/twist them individually so they make a tighter contact when plugged in.
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They are as tight as I can get them. I think they need to be crimped a little more somehow
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Originally Posted by Wilky818
They are as tight as I can get them. I think they need to be crimped a little more somehow
Why?
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