Cherokee keeps dying just replaced the alternator
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sounds like CSP to me. when mine went it would just die and id have to pull over and wait about 30 minutes for it to reset.. so definitely check that out
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was ur jeep doing ok before u changed the alternator?
If yes...check the harness from the alternator to the pcm....coil and grounding...
Mine the socket to the coil pack did not sit in tightly...it will turn over but no start...deprived of spark....
I wiggled the 2 wies to the coil pack and it started...
Cleaned the connectors with contact cleaner and used a small screwdriver to cramp the brass connectors inside the socket and it does well....at the same time I cleaned all the connections to the alternator with wire brush.
Hope this help...good luck.
If yes...check the harness from the alternator to the pcm....coil and grounding...
Mine the socket to the coil pack did not sit in tightly...it will turn over but no start...deprived of spark....
I wiggled the 2 wies to the coil pack and it started...
Cleaned the connectors with contact cleaner and used a small screwdriver to cramp the brass connectors inside the socket and it does well....at the same time I cleaned all the connections to the alternator with wire brush.
Hope this help...good luck.
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HAHA yeah CPS not CSP put the s for shaft and confused myself. 
but yeah if nots cranking at all you have other problems . check your ignition switch?

but yeah if nots cranking at all you have other problems . check your ignition switch?
Last edited by Mendax13; Sep 12, 2011 at 04:48 PM.
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