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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:28 PM
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hmmm, when my CPS crapped out, it didn't generate/store a code....neither did my NSS....
Ecms do go bad ? Did ya get it scanned ?
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:32 PM
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serious question. every post i find online says the map sensor line goes to the throttle body. that seems correct for a renix. but the line from my map sensor goes to my intake manifold NEAR the throttle body.

its a 95
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serious question. every post i find online says the map sensor line goes to the throttle body. that seems correct for a renix. but the line from my map sensor goes to my intake manifold NEAR the throttle body.

its a 95
That's correct on your as long as its getting constant vacuum you good to go.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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Ecms do go bad ? Did ya get it scanned ?
Yep...back then I didn't have a scanner myself, so had it done...
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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Yep...back then I didn't have a scanner myself, so had it done...
Were any codes present ?
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That's correct on your as long as its getting constant vacuum you good to go.
so what exactly is happening when my code comes on and it starts working? is it some kind of limp mode?
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so what exactly is happening when my code comes on and it starts working? is it some kind of limp mode?
Very possible enables vehicle to be driven to get to Jeep Dealer ...lol... Most likely that's whats happening though .
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Originally Posted by Roler
hmmm, when my CPS crapped out, it didn't generate/store a code....neither did my NSS....
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Ecms do go bad ? Did ya get it scanned ?
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Yep...back then I didn't have a scanner myself, so had it done...
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Were any codes present ?
Freegdr.....
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Freegdr.....
Confused ?
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When my CPS went out it didn't throw a code either.
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When my CPS went out it didn't throw a code either.
Strange both are newer styles ? My 94 did and my k body dodge did ....Od1 and odb 2 .....hmmmm
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Confused ?
No, more worried about you there....
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 07:18 AM
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No, more worried about you there....
Im breathing at this age that's about all you can ask for...lol...
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