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It was my Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. I bought one for a 97, from autozone. I have a 97...a late model 97. The 97 sensor does not work on the 97. The 98 sensor does though. Thats why i got the code. It kinda plugged in, but still threw the code and ran like *****. So long story short...when you buy something, make sure it sits right when you connect it, and the new one looks like the old one. Comparing the 97 to the 98, you can tell the difference, and explains everything.
TJ, you were right about the load test though. My battery was biting the dust at the same time this was going on.
Thanks for all the help guys.
Idles a little off now though, but it starts like it used to and gets me from a to b.
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This is the best news you have seen so far. A check engine light means you have a "stored code" that will almost assuredly yield a clue.
The strategy for a vehicle with a check engine light is ALWAYS the same.
Pull the stored codes. Autozone pulls them for free. Otherwise, you will need a code reader or a scan tool. Some early 97 models work on pulling codes with the key on, key off technique, but you are way better off getting the full code that is only available with a code reader.
Post the EXACT code here for comment.
There is hope. OBD is not perfect, and interpreting codes is not always straight forward, but the system is terrific at leading you the right direction.
Youll never believe this....Originally Posted by red97cherokeewithsunroof
now i have a check engine light./QUOTE]This is the best news you have seen so far. A check engine light means you have a "stored code" that will almost assuredly yield a clue.
The strategy for a vehicle with a check engine light is ALWAYS the same.
Pull the stored codes. Autozone pulls them for free. Otherwise, you will need a code reader or a scan tool. Some early 97 models work on pulling codes with the key on, key off technique, but you are way better off getting the full code that is only available with a code reader.
Post the EXACT code here for comment.
There is hope. OBD is not perfect, and interpreting codes is not always straight forward, but the system is terrific at leading you the right direction.
It was my Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. I bought one for a 97, from autozone. I have a 97...a late model 97. The 97 sensor does not work on the 97. The 98 sensor does though. Thats why i got the code. It kinda plugged in, but still threw the code and ran like *****. So long story short...when you buy something, make sure it sits right when you connect it, and the new one looks like the old one. Comparing the 97 to the 98, you can tell the difference, and explains everything.
TJ, you were right about the load test though. My battery was biting the dust at the same time this was going on.
Thanks for all the help guys.
Idles a little off now though, but it starts like it used to and gets me from a to b.
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[QUOTE=red97cherokeewithsunroof;841466]
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Youll never believe this....
It was my Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. I bought one for a 97, from autozone. I have a 97...a late model 97. The 97 sensor does not work on the 97. The 98 sensor does though. Thats why i got the code. It kinda plugged in, but still threw the code and ran like *****. So long story short...when you buy something, make sure it sits right when you connect it, and the new one looks like the old one. Comparing the 97 to the 98, you can tell the difference, and explains everything.
TJ, you were right about the load test though. My battery was biting the dust at the same time this was going on.
Thanks for all the help guys.
Idles a little off now though, but it starts like it used to and gets me from a to b.
Originally Posted by tjwalker
Youll never believe this....
It was my Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. I bought one for a 97, from autozone. I have a 97...a late model 97. The 97 sensor does not work on the 97. The 98 sensor does though. Thats why i got the code. It kinda plugged in, but still threw the code and ran like *****. So long story short...when you buy something, make sure it sits right when you connect it, and the new one looks like the old one. Comparing the 97 to the 98, you can tell the difference, and explains everything.
TJ, you were right about the load test though. My battery was biting the dust at the same time this was going on.
Thanks for all the help guys.
Idles a little off now though, but it starts like it used to and gets me from a to b.
[QUOTE=tjwalker;840890]
BTW the code for the engine coolant temp sensor was p0118
Quote:
This is the best news you have seen so far. A check engine light means you have a "stored code" that will almost assuredly yield a clue.
The strategy for a vehicle with a check engine light is ALWAYS the same.
Pull the stored codes. Autozone pulls them for free. Otherwise, you will need a code reader or a scan tool. Some early 97 models work on pulling codes with the key on, key off technique, but you are way better off getting the full code that is only available with a code reader.
Post the EXACT code here for comment.
There is hope. OBD is not perfect, and interpreting codes is not always straight forward, but the system is terrific at leading you the right direction.
Originally Posted by red97cherokeewithsunroof
now i have a check engine light./QUOTE]This is the best news you have seen so far. A check engine light means you have a "stored code" that will almost assuredly yield a clue.
The strategy for a vehicle with a check engine light is ALWAYS the same.
Pull the stored codes. Autozone pulls them for free. Otherwise, you will need a code reader or a scan tool. Some early 97 models work on pulling codes with the key on, key off technique, but you are way better off getting the full code that is only available with a code reader.
Post the EXACT code here for comment.
There is hope. OBD is not perfect, and interpreting codes is not always straight forward, but the system is terrific at leading you the right direction.
BTW the code for the engine coolant temp sensor was p0118