97 died with 02 sensor "adjustment"
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97 died with 02 sensor "adjustment"
My 97 Grand Cherokee with 253,000miles, exhaust fell off yesterday. It rusted off at the cat, and the cat would have to be replaced. Took the jeep down the road and was happy with it. The check engine light came on obviously because i removed the o2 sensor. So i figured i would trick it and cut the wires to the old one plug it in and find the right wire connections to shut off the check engine. Well just as i plugged it in, it died. And will not start. So i reset it back to zero without the plug in it, and still wouldnt start. I checked with my obd2 and now i can not connect with the vehicle. tried resetting everything by disconnecting the battery.... still no start, and no recognition of the computer.... Did i fry my computer? is there a way i can test it? And i am getting no spark into the distributor.
Thanks for your help, I searched the forums and didnt see anything but if there is im sorry i missed it.
Thanks for your help, I searched the forums and didnt see anything but if there is im sorry i missed it.
Last edited by JeepingDan; Jun 8, 2011 at 04:41 PM.
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Forum rules state that you can not talk about illegal activities on the forum. Running no CAT is illegal! this thread will be shut down so open up a new thread & just ask about the O2 electrical problem!
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I removed the talk of cat removal in your post.
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3. It be the proper model for the vehicle application as determined and specified by the manufacturer
4. It be properly connected to any existing air injection components on the vehicle
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hmm... wonder why the cat removal stuff is left out?.. i might have to read up on the procedure soon myself since the exhaust system on my jeep is origional, and will most likely need a new cat and muffler
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Yup pretty sure thats what happened. I found a short in the wiring harness to the 02 sensor as well.. and when the computer gets hit with 12.5+v and its only supposed to receive .5milla v then i assume thats the end of its long and joyous life.