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Where Dis Plug Go? Herp Derp!

Old Jul 11, 2016 | 10:03 PM
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Long story short I pulled the engine on my 98 Cherokee. It's a 4.0L. After reinstalling said engine I could not find a home for this plug. It is on the drivers side near the back of the throttle body. I have everything connected to the throttle body. I cannot for the life of me figure out where this goes. I know that I messed up by not labeling it. Does ANYBODY know where this damn thing hooks up at????

Oddly enough my Jeep will crank but will not start. I have no doubt this is the reason why.

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Old Jul 11, 2016 | 11:03 PM
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I would've taken a picture of the wiring before you disconnected it, but yes, I would think that that's why your Jeep won't start.
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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 01:33 AM
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could the crankshaft position sensor plug into that?

you might overlook that connection easily and without it the vehicle will not start.
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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 09:11 AM
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^^^ Agreed.


The CPS pigtail is probably not connected to the last fuel rail bolt and is dangling down by the bell housing.
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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 02:04 PM
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Turns out it was the crank sensor. I couldn't find the connection because the pigtail had come out of the sensor. It almost looked like the wires had been cut...which is weird because I didn't cut them. Darn gremlins I guess! But thanks for the advice guys!
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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 07:04 PM
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i have to replace mine when i can get a chance. been way to hot in florida to do any work outside in the heat. right now my jeep is dead in the water becasue of it.
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