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Old 11-02-2010, 08:51 AM
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I have a 1988 Cherokee with the 4.0 6 cylinder. I left it alone for a few days and went and tryed to start it and it did, then I went to drive it the next day and all it does is turn over. I have changed the plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rottor button, and fuel filter. I have had the coil tested and it was good. I have been told by a few people that it is the crank position sensor. Any and all input will be appreciated.
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I have a 1988 Cherokee with the 4.0 6 cylinder. I left it alone for a few days and went and tryed to start it and it did, then I went to drive it the next day and all it does is turn over. I have changed the plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rottor button, and fuel filter. I have had the coil tested and it was good. I have been told by a few people that it is the crank position sensor. Any and all input will be appreciated.
Hi, It could be the CPS. There is a way to test it below...Tj
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Is there supposed to be a connector thra plugs into the coil? Because the only thing plugged into the coil is the plug wire that goes to the distributor.
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Is there supposed to be a connector thra plugs into the coil? Because the only thing plugged into the coil is the plug wire that goes to the distributor.
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