Andre Morton

Have a 95 Jeep XJ limited with no spark. Crank sensor seemed ok but replaced anyway. Getting 3 codes 22, 23, 24. TPS was reading 6v so replaced - and still reading the same. The crank sensor is reading 5v. Seems strange I have the 3 codes - think computer now but wonder if I’m missing any XJ tricks. Help needed thx

OutbackOz

when you turn the key on does your fuel pump turn off after about 3 seconds?

Andre Morton

Yep can hear it come one and off

Thinking I will clean up all the grounds, trace the wires back to check for shorts...
Also notices the pcm has a pretty good hum\buzz to it which might imply an power issue... I've had zero issues leading up to this and the sensors are getting power so just not sure.

jordan96xj

You should use a test lamp or meter to check the ASD relay fuse while starting. If it is energized it means the computer wants to start - but likely the ignition coil is not working or not being commanded properly. If that fuse is not energized it means either the computer does not want to start (cam and crank sensors are likely candidates) or that the ignition switch is not providing power.

Basically, for no-spark, everything comes together at the ASD relay. So it provides an significant opportunity to find the correct direction to go in. ASD Relay:

1. Low Current Control - ASD Relay coil positive comes from ignition switch RUN/START position
2. Low Current Control - ASD Relay coil negative comes from PCM (when it is happy and is going to allow spark to happen - primarily this means happy with cam and crank sensor signals, and engine rpm while cranking)
3. High Current - ASD Relay load is always on and comes from PDC and battery. When this circuit is closed the power will go through the ASD relay fuse and on to the ignition coil (constant, always on)
4. PCM will control the ignition coil by adding and removing ground

Andre Morton

Thanks for the info
Did some more testing and discovered the pcm is suppling power to the sensors but not a ground. If I manually ground the TPS for example, the TPS works correctly and even the codes disappear. The pcm also controls the ground which I didn't know hence why my sensors were not working as expected. Picking up a pcm tomorrow so fingers crossed. Will post when I confirm the solution.

BlueRidgeMark

Shorts blow fuses. You are looking for opens, or partial opens (corroded connections). Make sure you use a test light AND a meter.

See my sig, #1.

Andre Morton

All fuse's checked with a multimeter. No issues
Quickly installed a new pcm this morning and still no spark. I'll keep digging

BlueRidgeMark

Did you check with a test light? Meters can be fooled by corroded connections. Meters don't put any load on the circuit, so they will show the correct voltage even when there is corrosion upstream. Put a load on it, and the voltage drops.

Also, see my sig, #1.

Sleepers

Hello, new to forum. Need help. I recently had 93 xj 4.0 hard crank and then run poor then lost spark. Cam sensor changed at mechanic. Ran fine to the house then Did same thing again, no spark just turned over. Intermittently would crank fine. I mean like no start then 10 min later crank fine. Anyone know of any obvious wiring issues that may cause this?? I’m lost. Have owned the Jeep for two yrs and this is new symptom. If this is in the wrong spot I apologize, will learn the ropes.

jordan96xj

Welcome to the forum Sleepers.

You should start your own post (with a good title). That way people can focus on your question by itself.

lawsoncl

The PCM doesn't control the ground. Start checking the ground connections. In particular the ground connections at the dipstick and the grounding strap at the back of the block to the firewall. If needed, you can add your own ground at the TPS sensor to somewhere convenient like the intake manifold. Plenty of people have done that instead of digging into the wiring harness to find the broken connection.

Andre Morton

Found the issue

There was some damage to the wiring loom near the pcm so the symptons were all a bit misleading.

The main issue is there is a ground wire that comes out of the pcm (K4 - black\blue wire) that feeds the sensors. On a 95 Jeep XJ the sensors do not have a direct ground (don't know about newer versions). Without this ground I was getting 5-6 volts readings on the ground wire at the sensors so the imput voltage was passing straight through the sensors. This is why I thought I have a short. Once I patched the loom all is well in the world again.

Thanks for the assist!!

BlueRidgeMark

The PCM controls the injectors and the spark by providing ground when it's needed. 12v is supplied to the coil and injectors at all times.

lawsoncl

True. I was referring to the sensors where he thought the pcm wasn't supplying the ground. Don't forget about the ASD relay...