by Mike Romain <romainm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Jan 4, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Doug B < wrote:
> I have a 1997 Cherokee with the 4.0 lt engine.Twice now it has run very
> rough when starting up warm. It is as though it is only firing on 4
> cylinders. If I switch off and start it again it runs fine. It does not
show
> any trouble codes.
> I am guessing it is the Crank Position sensor or its connector and will
> start by cleaning the connector.Any advice by the knowledgable people on
> this newsgroup would be welcome.
> Doug.
>
>
I usually look at and clean the connections on the Throttle Position
Sensor for cold start hiccups. When the CPS connection goes bad, the
engine dies.
A proper electronic contact cleaner is the best for the computer sensor
connections, but WD40 will work in a pinch.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
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