What is this thing?
02-08-2014, 10:29 PM
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Year: 1994 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
What is this thing?
I just bought a 1993 XJ about a week ago and am slowly fixing a long list of problems it has. I noticed this in the engine compartment. It's on the drivers side fender almost back at the fire wall. My 1994 XJ doesn't have one.
02-08-2014, 10:34 PM
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Year: 1989 Laredo
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Engine: 4.0 L 6 Renix
Ballast resistor, reduces voltage delivery to the fuel pump (9 to 11V range). Increases fuel pump longevity. You should carry a spare in case the resistor on the backside of the ceramic fractures and fails. No continuity will shut down your fuel pump. If it fails, In a pinch connect the two green wires to make it home.
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Year: 1994 1993
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Ballast resistor, reduces voltage delivery to the fuel pump (9 to 11V range). Increases fuel pump longevity. You should carry a spare in case the resistor on the backside of the ceramic fractures and fails. No continuity will shut down your fuel pump. If it fails, In a pinch connect the two green wires to make it home.
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Ballast resistor, reduces voltage delivery to the fuel pump (9 to 11V range). Increases fuel pump longevity. You should carry a spare in case the resistor on the backside of the ceramic fractures and fails. No continuity will shut down your fuel pump. If it fails, In a pinch connect the two green wires to make it home.
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