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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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hey guys i got a 90 jeep cherokee with the 4.0 and today i changed the cps and now it wont start it will crank but no start anyone know what might be wrong.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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What was wrong with the old cps? Where did you get the new cps?
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 11:52 PM
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Have you tested either the old or new CPS?

Could be lack of fuel.

More work on your end is required.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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Well I was having stalling and starting issues but I did not test the old or new as I don't have access to a multimeater as of right now were suspecting spark right now.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 01:10 AM
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I'd suspect the new cps is faulty, it wouldn't be the first time... Especially if you didn't get it from the dealer.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tman354p
Well I was having stalling and starting issues but I did not test the old or new as I don't have access to a multimeater as of right now were suspecting spark right now.
If it ran before swapping the cps then u probably replaced it with a faulty cps
We need more info to really help u out
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by tman354p
Well I was having stalling and starting issues but I did not test the old or new as I don't have access to a multimeater as of right now were suspecting spark right now.
U may or may not have spark but with a faulty cps the motor won't start because the computer isn't reading what position the motor is in
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:31 AM
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Time to invest $10 in a multimeter..............
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Time to invest $10 in a multimeter..............
Best $10 you will ever spend.

I agree that the new crank sensor is suspect. I answer multiple threads every week about issues with aftermarket units. Because of that, I use and recommend ONLY Mopar crank sensors.
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