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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 11:20 PM
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Default I知 so damn tired of this shutting down problem

So I have my 1994 Jeep Cherokee sport and it値l drive for a good distance then it値l shut down and show a check engine light but it値l turn back on just fine . I致e changed the CPS , I haven稚 tried the computer and it痴 timing is perfect I don稚 see why it keeps doing this ... also the gas gauge doesn稚 work ... I checked and the fuel pressure is fine ..
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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 11:35 PM
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It looks like you live in California. Maybe the state has started sending out electromagnetic pulses to shut engines down so as to lower carbon emissions?
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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 11:43 PM
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Did you check the relays and grounds and maybe the wiring at the ignition switch ,
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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 11:56 PM
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I知 very new to these jeeps what relays would I check to know and how would I find the voltage that they need in order to function ...QUOTE=tech;3579164]Did you check the relays and grounds and maybe the wiring at the ignition switch ,[/QUOTE]

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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 11:58 PM
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WHAT lol 😂
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It looks like you live in California. Maybe the state has started sending out electromagnetic pulses to shut engines down so as to lower carbon emissions?
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What relays would I check
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Did you check the relays and grounds and maybe the wiring at the ignition switch ,
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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 11:59 PM
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the main one would be the auto shut down relay or ADS relay
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 12:01 AM
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What voltage should it be at ?
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the main one would be the auto shut down relay or ADS relay
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 01:06 AM
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try swapping starter and fuel pump relays.
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 04:36 AM
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What code is it throwing?

And what brand of CPS did you put in?
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Landonnyethecherokeeguy
So I have my 1994 Jeep Cherokee sport and it値l drive for a good distance then it値l shut down and show a check engine light but it値l turn back on just fine . I致e changed the CPS ,..
The first thing a mechanic would do is read the code, to see if it indicates crank sensor issues, I presume you have read the code ?
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 07:22 AM
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In my experience, a failing CPS won't set a code, unless it has failed completely. It could be a loose connection in the circuit causing loss of the signal, making the PCM shut it down by dropping out the ASD relay. The ASD relay, or any relay, needs a full 12v for the coil to hold it in. This current is supplied by the PCM thru drivers, which are solid state relays themselves. They use 5v signals to switch 12v. The CPS signal is a pulsing 5v signal, so wiring connections are critical.
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 04:49 PM
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Start by cleaning your grounds.

See Cruiser54.com


And that CPS..... If it was not NGK/NTK, it's probably your problem.

But check your grounds.
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Originally Posted by dave1123
In my experience, a failing CPS won't set a code, unless it has failed completely. It could be a loose connection in the circuit causing loss of the signal, making the PCM shut it down by dropping out the ASD relay. The ASD relay, or any relay, needs a full 12v for the coil to hold it in. This current is supplied by the PCM thru drivers, which are solid state relays themselves. They use 5v signals to switch 12v. The CPS signal is a pulsing 5v signal, so wiring connections are critical.
This is good stuff here. I have known multiple with a 4.0 jeep for many years and nobody has ever mentioned a CPS throwing a code unless it is either not hooked up or damaged. Swapping motors or parts and however else the wires can get damaged I mean it happens. But many people have had the stalling issue and the CPS being the issue without a code
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 05:03 PM
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One thing I learned is if the CPS is bad The RPM gauge won稚 move when cranking the engine. I had a bad CPS with an intermittent start problem
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