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Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go hereXJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.
I try to be a good padawan
but I still have a lot to do.
As a reminder, it runs well, but idles very low and thus lacks oil pressure.
So I want it to rev higher. At normal speed. It does when I disconnect the fuel pressure regulator hose (a little bit) and (a lot) when I disconnect the hose that goes from the intake manifold to the valve cover, through the gromet. It also revs at a good speed right after start-up, then lowers (open or closed loop something??)
My other issue is to calibrate the gauges in order to know If the engine overheats and if the oil pressure is really too low it is terrible not to know.
Btw, I dont have an oil pressure gauge nor an electronic IR thermometer.
what I did so far
- grounds
- c101 refreshing
- connectors refreshing
- tps
- throttle body
- iac
- egr valve test
- new vacuum harness (only the part connected to the engine)
on my list are
- instrument cluster ground
- power switch bypass
- all fluids
what is new
-distributor, spark plugs, cables
- oil pressure sender
- iac
- temp gauge sender
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will be new
- fuel pump (too noisy)
- fan clutch (Turns easily even when hot)
- water pump (I go to spain in vacations, can’t overheat)
what I did so far - grounds - c101 refreshing - connectors refreshing - tps - throttle body - iac - egr valve test - new vacuum harness (only the part connected to the engine)
What about Tip 5? Super important.
TPS replace? Throttle body clean, right?
what is new -distributor, spark plugs, cables - oil pressure sender - iac - temp gauge sender
Before attempting to adjust your TPS, there are a few things that need to be done.
Be sure the throttle body has been recently cleaned. It’s especially important that the edges of the throttle butterfly are free of any carbon build-up.
With the KEYOFF, and using the positive (red) lead of your ohmmeter, set on the lowest scale, probe the B terminal of the flat 3 wire connector of the TPS. The letters are embossed on the connector itself.
Touch the black lead of your meter to the negative battery post. Wiggle the wiring harness where it parallels the valve cover and also over near the MAP sensor on the firewall.
If you see more than 1 ohm of resistance, or fluctuation in your ohms reading, some modifications to the sensor ground harness will be necessary. The harness repair must be performed before proceeding. It is covered in detail in Tip 6.
TPS ADJUSTMENT FOR ENGINE ISSUES
Both Renix manual and automatic transmission equipped XJs and MJs have a flat three-wire connector to the TPS which provides data input to the ECU. The three wires in the connector are clearly embossed with the letters A, B, and C. Wire “A” is positive. Wire “B” is ground. DO NOT UNPLUG THE CONNECTORS!
KEYON, measure voltage from “A” positive to “B” ground by back-probing the connectors. Note the voltage reading–this is your REFERENCE voltage.
KEYON, back-probe the connector at wires “B” and “C”. Measure the voltage. This is your OUTPUT voltage.
Your OUTPUT voltage needs to be seventeen percent of your REFERENCE voltage. For example: 4.82 volts X .17=.82 volts.
Loosen both T-20 Torx screws attaching the TPS to the throttle body and rotate the TPS until you have achieved your desired output voltage.
Tighten the screws carefully while watching to see that your output voltage remains where it is supposed to be. If you can’t achieve the correct output voltage, replace the TPS and start over.
Sometimes, after adjusting your TPS the way outlined above, you may experience a high idle upon starting. If that happens, shut the engine off and reconnect your probes to B and C. Start the engine and while watching your meter, turn the TPS clockwise until the idle drops to normal and then rotate it back counterclockwise to your desired output voltage.
TPS ADJUSTMENT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ISSUES
Renix automatic transmission-equipped XJs and MJs have a TPS with two connectors. There is a flat three-wire connector, same as the manual transmission vehicles have, and it is tested the same as outlined above—FOR ALL ENGINE MANAGEMENT RELATED ISSUES.
However, the automatic TPS also has a square four-wire connector, clearly embossed with the letters A,B,C, and D. It only uses three wires and provides information to the Transmission Control Module. THIS SQUARE FOUR WIRE CONNECTOR IS USED FOR TRANSMISSION/SHIFTING RELATED ISSUES ONLY.
First off, DO NOT UNPLUG THE CONNECTORS!
KEY ON, measure voltage between “A” positive and “D” ground by back-probing the connector. Note the voltage. This is your REFERENCE voltage.
Back-probe the connector at wires “B” and “D”. Measure the voltage. This is your OUTPUT voltage.
Your OUTPUT voltage needs to be eighty-three percent of your REFERENCE voltage. For example 4.8 volts X .83=3.98 volts.
Adjust the TPS until you have achieved this percentage. If you can’t, replace the TPS and start over.
So, if you have an automatic equipped XJ your TPS has two sides–one side feeds the ECU, and the other side feeds the TCU.
For those with a MANUAL TRANSMISSION–the TPS for the manual transmission XJs is stupid expensive. You can substitute the automatic transmission TPS which is reasonably priced. The square 4 wire connector is just not used.
I’ll replace next week the very noisy fuel pump and the fuel filter.
I did not replace the full distributor because it starts well (3 seconds) and runs well on the road.
Is this a Renix Knock sensor
