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Aug 9, 2008 | 07:05 PM

#31

muddeprived

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From: W-PA

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Yeah i hink it will be allright it was just bad seeing it have to be loaded up on a flatbed right in front of my house

Everyone hates that. It's like watching a relative being loaded in an ambulance.

Aug 9, 2008 | 07:54 PM

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From: Schnecksville, PA

Year: 94 XJ

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Everyone hates that. It's like watching a relative being loaded in an ambulance.

X2 Was just thinking that while the last with your post was loading.
VERY much like that.

Aug 9, 2008 | 08:00 PM

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finneys98xj

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Year: 1993

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X2 Was just thinking that while the last with your post was loading.
VERY much like that.

Iknow what you mean mine was load up tonite but it was brought by us to the house.

Aug 9, 2008 | 08:40 PM

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MontanaXJer

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From: Helena, Montana

Year: 89

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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If no start dont keep cranking, pull a plug wire and see if it arc's against something metal. If no arc you need a CPS. I'm betting this is your issue.

This job has been hated by many, but i dont find it too bad. Just need a floor jack, jack stands, ratchet, 11mm socket and a ton of extensions.

Ten to one this is your issue. Hopefully the dealership you took it to has a decent tech who won't just throw parts at it.

OverlandXJ is probably going to be right on with the CPS (crankshaft position sensor) being bad.

Good luck, hope it doesn't cost you to much.

Aug 9, 2008 | 08:42 PM

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finneys98xj

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I think it is warranty work!

Aug 9, 2008 | 09:33 PM

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XJ?2010

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Year: 1987

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Engine: I6 4.0L

Man i couldnt even find the CPS someone explain to me where itis so i can look and know in the future

Aug 9, 2008 | 09:37 PM

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BlueXJ

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Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ

Model: Comanche

Engine: 4.0L Renix

It is located on the bellhousing on the drivers side near the top. It is a small pickup that has wires running to it. There should be a plug in the harness that you can unplug and re-plug to help clean the contacts of the plug. This may allow it to start.

Aug 9, 2008 | 10:33 PM

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MontanaXJer

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Man i couldnt even find the CPS someone explain to me where itis so i can look and know in the future

Here is a fairly decent explanation: LINK.
Here are some pictures of the CPS. LINK.

This is a very common occurance on the 4.0L engine. I always carry a spare CPS in my box of goodies.

Aug 9, 2008 | 11:32 PM

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XJ?2010

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hmmm ok i will look and locate it when i get it back from the shop thanks

Aug 11, 2008 | 02:44 PM

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XJ?2010

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Ok well the dealership called and it was the battery and the terminals they were shot so i guess im a Dumba$$ but w/e

Aug 11, 2008 | 02:48 PM

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finneys98xj

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I thought you checked the batery! In the furture that should always be first!

Aug 11, 2008 | 03:18 PM

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From: Schnecksville, PA

Year: 94 XJ

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the terminals they were shot so i guess im a Dumba$$ but w/e

Hey Finney... XJ?2010 summed it up. Guess it was a "DeDeDe Moment"

Glad to hear it was a simple fix.

Get a new battery? or just fixed the terminals?

Aug 11, 2008 | 10:19 PM

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XJ?2010

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both looks good to drove like a dream

Aug 11, 2008 | 10:43 PM

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Glad to hear you found the problem. New cables are always a good addition to any Jeep.

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