Ballast Resistor
03-17-2011, 07:09 PM
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Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0I6
Ballast Resistor
My 93 Cherokee 4.0I6 is stalling, and having a tough time starting. I ran the wire from terminals of ballast, but it ran a while and stalled again. Should that ceramic thing be getting really hot to the touch? If it still stalls when I run the bypass, does that mean that the resistor is not the problem?
I cannot seem to find a replacement part - can I safely do a permanent bypass?
Thanks for your help...
-tim
I cannot seem to find a replacement part - can I safely do a permanent bypass?
Thanks for your help...
-tim
03-18-2011, 07:36 AM
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Yes, you can permanently leave it bypassed. It is there only to reduce noise on the fuel pump circuit. Newer models don't even have a ballast resistor.
If it still stalls when bypassed, then yes, the ballast resistor is NOT your problem.
If it still stalls when bypassed, then yes, the ballast resistor is NOT your problem.
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