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Feb 12, 2011 | 08:50 PM

jc1972

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From: Asheville, NC

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Cam Position Sensor

I have an 89 cherokee 4.0 5 speed. What does the cam position sensor do?

Feb 13, 2011 | 07:16 AM

tjwalker

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From: In the middle of Minnesota!

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Controls the timing of fuel injectors, among other things.

Do you have symptoms that make you suspect that yours is faulty?

Feb 13, 2011 | 01:30 PM

jc1972

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Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

My distributor has an oily substance inside. I have a no start condition. I do not have spark. I have had the coil and icm checked and they check good but I do not have spark at the spark plugs or coil. I have changed the CPS. I have injector pulse and fuel at the rail. See picture. Thanks
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Feb 13, 2011 | 05:37 PM

tjwalker

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The cam sensor can fail in a certain way that inhibits spark. Not common, but I've seen it.

Because of that, I would test your cam sensor. You'll need a meter and a manual with the procedure.