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Old May 9, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Sucks your having so much trouble ,but when you get it fixed it will be well worth it ,and for Free ,xj thats pretty awesome
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Old May 9, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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does your Jeep have the C101 connector?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bmp120
It is a little unclear whether the below applies to your situation. Can you screw driver start it?


https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/no...nostics-78934/
Not quite the same, my starter does crank and the injectors fire, just not lighting the fuel.

Originally Posted by The Rooster
does your Jeep have the C101 connector?
It does, I've test the continuity of the Cam and Crank sensor wires back to the ECU plug, based on what I read this morning (after seeing your reply) I should open it up and clean it no matter how this turns out.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 07:19 AM
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I have a friend meeting me tonight to 'lend' me the ICM from his 89, if that works I'll have to squeeze the piggy bank to get one.

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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by highwater
Sucks your having so much trouble ,but when you get it fixed it will be well worth it ,and for Free ,xj thats pretty awesome
I'm really looking forward to getting it going, although I think my daughter is already planning to push me into the right seat.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:12 AM
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Well, that was what I consider and encouraging test.

A friend of a friend came over with his 89 MJ. We took his ICM and plugged it into my xj and it started up and idled pretty nicely.

I restarted a couple of times but didn't have a chance to run it or even let it warm up, but I think I will call some salvage yards and parts stores to see about getting one.

So far so good, and thanks to everyone.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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Id send you one for $35 shipped if needed.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Thexjfiles
Id send you one for $35 shipped if needed.
Thanks, I appreciate the offer, but I found a used one at a local yard for $40 (and I can pick it up tonight).

BTW: a new one was $180
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Old May 11, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NS_Tony
Thanks, I appreciate the offer, but I found a used one at a local yard for $40 (and I can pick it up tonight).

BTW: a new one was $180
great found out what it was
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