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Old 12-28-2012, 12:28 PM
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I just bought a 1991 2WD Cherokee for my daughter and I have some work to do. This is our first Cherokee so I have some questions. The first thing I need to take care of is the transmission/shifting issue. When I have the fuse in for the auto transmission it will not shift out of what feels like first gear and I cannot manually shift it either. With the fuse removed or the system disabled while in drive it feels like it is starting out in drive and not in first but I can manually shift through the gears. I have a freind that says this may have something to do with a vacuum line to the transmission that is faulty. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Shift solenoids?
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No vacuum lines used on this trans. The tPS (throttle position sensor) could be a factor.
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OK...I have replaced the shift solenoids but that was not it. It looks like the PCM is shot and cannot be rebuilt. I need to know if anyone knows where I may be able to find a replacement PCM. This is a CA car so it has to meet the emissions standards. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Do you mean TCU?

Did you check the TPS?
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The mechanic says that it is the power control module. It is sending too much power to all systems. I have adjusted the TPS if that is the one under the hood.
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Originally Posted by rakelso
The mechanic says that it is the power control module. It is sending too much power to all systems. I have adjusted the TPS if that is the one under the hood.

Interesting. The TPS on your 91 is NOT adjustable. The PCM shouldn't affect shifting.
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