No luck. Sent it to a the shop. No luck there either. They say that
there is no power getting to this switch or to the onboard computer.
They are probing for loose wires etc.

Damn

TWR

"Ron K" <rrrr@rnet.com> wrote in message news:<wc9nb.1754$Vl4.545240113@twister2.starband.n et>...
> He is referring to the top dead sensor switch on the bell housing, find it
> unplug it then plug it back in it should start one time. When it is shut off
> it will not start again until its replaced.
> Ron K
> "Tom Russell" <tomr@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> news:83403696.0310262201.198eeb62@posting.google.c om...
> > Hi:
> >
> > I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 with a standard transmission. I
> > parked her a couple of nights ago and she wouldn't start up again. I
> > checked for spark and got none. (Hopefully I'm doing that properly) I
> > checked for and found no loose wires. I looked at the Distributor Cap
> > and rotor. Both appear to be fine. They were both changed two weeks
> > ago along with the new plugs and wires.
> >
> > My first instinct was the electronic control module. According to
> > Jeep, this model does not have a module. Instead, it uses an onboard
> > computer module.
> > At almost $500, I'm not crazy about swapping that out unless I know
> > its really at fault. For kicks, I put on a new coil. No change.
> >
> > I spoke to a mechanic who suggested a Transmission Sensor ( I think
> > thats what he said...)Couldn't find reference to it in the Haynes
> > manual I have.
> >
> > I'm about ready to have it pulled into the shop. Before I do, I
> > thought I'd check to see if any of you folks had any ideas.
> >
> > Up till now (6.5 yearrs 185K miles) she has run flawlessly. I
> > mentioned earlier that I had just changed the plugs, rotor, cap and
> > wires. She ran well for a week or so. Then *poof*
> >
> > Any idea's would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Tom

 

No luck. Sent it to a the shop. No luck there either. They say that
there is no power getting to this switch or to the onboard computer.
They are probing for loose wires etc.

Damn

TWR

"Ron K" <rrrr@rnet.com> wrote in message news:<wc9nb.1754$Vl4.545240113@twister2.starband.n et>...
> He is referring to the top dead sensor switch on the bell housing, find it
> unplug it then plug it back in it should start one time. When it is shut off
> it will not start again until its replaced.
> Ron K
> "Tom Russell" <tomr@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> news:83403696.0310262201.198eeb62@posting.google.c om...
> > Hi:
> >
> > I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 with a standard transmission. I
> > parked her a couple of nights ago and she wouldn't start up again. I
> > checked for spark and got none. (Hopefully I'm doing that properly) I
> > checked for and found no loose wires. I looked at the Distributor Cap
> > and rotor. Both appear to be fine. They were both changed two weeks
> > ago along with the new plugs and wires.
> >
> > My first instinct was the electronic control module. According to
> > Jeep, this model does not have a module. Instead, it uses an onboard
> > computer module.
> > At almost $500, I'm not crazy about swapping that out unless I know
> > its really at fault. For kicks, I put on a new coil. No change.
> >
> > I spoke to a mechanic who suggested a Transmission Sensor ( I think
> > thats what he said...)Couldn't find reference to it in the Haynes
> > manual I have.
> >
> > I'm about ready to have it pulled into the shop. Before I do, I
> > thought I'd check to see if any of you folks had any ideas.
> >
> > Up till now (6.5 yearrs 185K miles) she has run flawlessly. I
> > mentioned earlier that I had just changed the plugs, rotor, cap and
> > wires. She ran well for a week or so. Then *poof*
> >
> > Any idea's would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Tom

 

No luck. Sent it to a the shop. No luck there either. They say that
there is no power getting to this switch or to the onboard computer.
They are probing for loose wires etc.

Damn

TWR

"Ron K" <rrrr@rnet.com> wrote in message news:<wc9nb.1754$Vl4.545240113@twister2.starband.n et>...
> He is referring to the top dead sensor switch on the bell housing, find it
> unplug it then plug it back in it should start one time. When it is shut off
> it will not start again until its replaced.
> Ron K
> "Tom Russell" <tomr@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> news:83403696.0310262201.198eeb62@posting.google.c om...
> > Hi:
> >
> > I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 with a standard transmission. I
> > parked her a couple of nights ago and she wouldn't start up again. I
> > checked for spark and got none. (Hopefully I'm doing that properly) I
> > checked for and found no loose wires. I looked at the Distributor Cap
> > and rotor. Both appear to be fine. They were both changed two weeks
> > ago along with the new plugs and wires.
> >
> > My first instinct was the electronic control module. According to
> > Jeep, this model does not have a module. Instead, it uses an onboard
> > computer module.
> > At almost $500, I'm not crazy about swapping that out unless I know
> > its really at fault. For kicks, I put on a new coil. No change.
> >
> > I spoke to a mechanic who suggested a Transmission Sensor ( I think
> > thats what he said...)Couldn't find reference to it in the Haynes
> > manual I have.
> >
> > I'm about ready to have it pulled into the shop. Before I do, I
> > thought I'd check to see if any of you folks had any ideas.
> >
> > Up till now (6.5 yearrs 185K miles) she has run flawlessly. I
> > mentioned earlier that I had just changed the plugs, rotor, cap and
> > wires. She ran well for a week or so. Then *poof*
> >
> > Any idea's would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Tom

 

When my `89 Cherokee 4.0L won't start, I'll unplug the sensor, replug it
and then I'm good to go for several months. I'm told 1) that it tends to
get confused after oil changes and that 2) Jeep knew that it was a problem
and issued a fix that didn't make it better.


On or about Mon, 27 Oct 2003, Ron K of rrrr@rnet.com wrote:

> He is referring to the top dead sensor switch on the bell housing, find
> it unplug it then plug it back in it should start one time. When it is
> shut off it will not start again until its replaced. Ron K "Tom Russell"
> <tomr@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> news:83403696.0310262201.198eeb62@posting.google.c om...
> > Hi:
> >
> > I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 with a standard transmission. I
> > parked her a couple of nights ago and she wouldn't start up again. I
> > checked for spark and got none. (Hopefully I'm doing that properly) I
> > checked for and found no loose wires. I looked at the Distributor Cap
> > and rotor. Both appear to be fine. They were both changed two weeks
> > ago along with the new plugs and wires.
> >
> > My first instinct was the electronic control module. According to
> > Jeep, this model does not have a module. Instead, it uses an onboard
> > computer module.
> > At almost $500, I'm not crazy about swapping that out unless I know
> > its really at fault. For kicks, I put on a new coil. No change.
> >
> > I spoke to a mechanic who suggested a Transmission Sensor ( I think
> > thats what he said...)Couldn't find reference to it in the Haynes
> > manual I have.
> >
> > I'm about ready to have it pulled into the shop. Before I do, I
> > thought I'd check to see if any of you folks had any ideas.
> >
> > Up till now (6.5 yearrs 185K miles) she has run flawlessly. I
> > mentioned earlier that I had just changed the plugs, rotor, cap and
> > wires. She ran well for a week or so. Then *poof*
> >
> > Any idea's would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Tom
>
>
>

--
"doing whatever it took to capture world marketing shares, even as far
as having multiple satellites circling the globe to ensure complete
coverage and maximum profit potential."

Tealady spills the beans on AFU's new business plan.

 

When my `89 Cherokee 4.0L won't start, I'll unplug the sensor, replug it
and then I'm good to go for several months. I'm told 1) that it tends to
get confused after oil changes and that 2) Jeep knew that it was a problem
and issued a fix that didn't make it better.


On or about Mon, 27 Oct 2003, Ron K of rrrr@rnet.com wrote:

> He is referring to the top dead sensor switch on the bell housing, find
> it unplug it then plug it back in it should start one time. When it is
> shut off it will not start again until its replaced. Ron K "Tom Russell"
> <tomr@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> news:83403696.0310262201.198eeb62@posting.google.c om...
> > Hi:
> >
> > I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 with a standard transmission. I
> > parked her a couple of nights ago and she wouldn't start up again. I
> > checked for spark and got none. (Hopefully I'm doing that properly) I
> > checked for and found no loose wires. I looked at the Distributor Cap
> > and rotor. Both appear to be fine. They were both changed two weeks
> > ago along with the new plugs and wires.
> >
> > My first instinct was the electronic control module. According to
> > Jeep, this model does not have a module. Instead, it uses an onboard
> > computer module.
> > At almost $500, I'm not crazy about swapping that out unless I know
> > its really at fault. For kicks, I put on a new coil. No change.
> >
> > I spoke to a mechanic who suggested a Transmission Sensor ( I think
> > thats what he said...)Couldn't find reference to it in the Haynes
> > manual I have.
> >
> > I'm about ready to have it pulled into the shop. Before I do, I
> > thought I'd check to see if any of you folks had any ideas.
> >
> > Up till now (6.5 yearrs 185K miles) she has run flawlessly. I
> > mentioned earlier that I had just changed the plugs, rotor, cap and
> > wires. She ran well for a week or so. Then *poof*
> >
> > Any idea's would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Tom
>
>
>

--
"doing whatever it took to capture world marketing shares, even as far
as having multiple satellites circling the globe to ensure complete
coverage and maximum profit potential."

Tealady spills the beans on AFU's new business plan.

 

When my `89 Cherokee 4.0L won't start, I'll unplug the sensor, replug it
and then I'm good to go for several months. I'm told 1) that it tends to
get confused after oil changes and that 2) Jeep knew that it was a problem
and issued a fix that didn't make it better.


On or about Mon, 27 Oct 2003, Ron K of rrrr@rnet.com wrote:

> He is referring to the top dead sensor switch on the bell housing, find
> it unplug it then plug it back in it should start one time. When it is
> shut off it will not start again until its replaced. Ron K "Tom Russell"
> <tomr@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> news:83403696.0310262201.198eeb62@posting.google.c om...
> > Hi:
> >
> > I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 with a standard transmission. I
> > parked her a couple of nights ago and she wouldn't start up again. I
> > checked for spark and got none. (Hopefully I'm doing that properly) I
> > checked for and found no loose wires. I looked at the Distributor Cap
> > and rotor. Both appear to be fine. They were both changed two weeks
> > ago along with the new plugs and wires.
> >
> > My first instinct was the electronic control module. According to
> > Jeep, this model does not have a module. Instead, it uses an onboard
> > computer module.
> > At almost $500, I'm not crazy about swapping that out unless I know
> > its really at fault. For kicks, I put on a new coil. No change.
> >
> > I spoke to a mechanic who suggested a Transmission Sensor ( I think
> > thats what he said...)Couldn't find reference to it in the Haynes
> > manual I have.
> >
> > I'm about ready to have it pulled into the shop. Before I do, I
> > thought I'd check to see if any of you folks had any ideas.
> >
> > Up till now (6.5 yearrs 185K miles) she has run flawlessly. I
> > mentioned earlier that I had just changed the plugs, rotor, cap and
> > wires. She ran well for a week or so. Then *poof*
> >
> > Any idea's would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Tom
>
>
>

--
"doing whatever it took to capture world marketing shares, even as far
as having multiple satellites circling the globe to ensure complete
coverage and maximum profit potential."

Tealady spills the beans on AFU's new business plan.

 

The ground strap from the engine to firewall supply the power.

Mine went ratty and it acted like a dead CPS.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Tom Russell wrote:
>
> No luck. Sent it to a the shop. No luck there either. They say that
> there is no power getting to this switch or to the onboard computer.
> They are probing for loose wires etc.
>
> Damn
>
> TWR
>
> "Ron K" <rrrr@rnet.com> wrote in message news:<wc9nb.1754$Vl4.545240113@twister2.starband.n et>...
> > He is referring to the top dead sensor switch on the bell housing, find it
> > unplug it then plug it back in it should start one time. When it is shut off
> > it will not start again until its replaced.
> > Ron K
> > "Tom Russell" <tomr@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> > news:83403696.0310262201.198eeb62@posting.google.c om...
> > > Hi:
> > >
> > > I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 with a standard transmission. I
> > > parked her a couple of nights ago and she wouldn't start up again. I
> > > checked for spark and got none. (Hopefully I'm doing that properly) I
> > > checked for and found no loose wires. I looked at the Distributor Cap
> > > and rotor. Both appear to be fine. They were both changed two weeks
> > > ago along with the new plugs and wires.
> > >
> > > My first instinct was the electronic control module. According to
> > > Jeep, this model does not have a module. Instead, it uses an onboard
> > > computer module.
> > > At almost $500, I'm not crazy about swapping that out unless I know
> > > its really at fault. For kicks, I put on a new coil. No change.
> > >
> > > I spoke to a mechanic who suggested a Transmission Sensor ( I think
> > > thats what he said...)Couldn't find reference to it in the Haynes
> > > manual I have.
> > >
> > > I'm about ready to have it pulled into the shop. Before I do, I
> > > thought I'd check to see if any of you folks had any ideas.
> > >
> > > Up till now (6.5 yearrs 185K miles) she has run flawlessly. I
> > > mentioned earlier that I had just changed the plugs, rotor, cap and
> > > wires. She ran well for a week or so. Then *poof*
> > >
> > > Any idea's would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Tom

 

The ground strap from the engine to firewall supply the power.

Mine went ratty and it acted like a dead CPS.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Tom Russell wrote:
>
> No luck. Sent it to a the shop. No luck there either. They say that
> there is no power getting to this switch or to the onboard computer.
> They are probing for loose wires etc.
>
> Damn
>
> TWR
>
> "Ron K" <rrrr@rnet.com> wrote in message news:<wc9nb.1754$Vl4.545240113@twister2.starband.n et>...
> > He is referring to the top dead sensor switch on the bell housing, find it
> > unplug it then plug it back in it should start one time. When it is shut off
> > it will not start again until its replaced.
> > Ron K
> > "Tom Russell" <tomr@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> > news:83403696.0310262201.198eeb62@posting.google.c om...
> > > Hi:
> > >
> > > I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 with a standard transmission. I
> > > parked her a couple of nights ago and she wouldn't start up again. I
> > > checked for spark and got none. (Hopefully I'm doing that properly) I
> > > checked for and found no loose wires. I looked at the Distributor Cap
> > > and rotor. Both appear to be fine. They were both changed two weeks
> > > ago along with the new plugs and wires.
> > >
> > > My first instinct was the electronic control module. According to
> > > Jeep, this model does not have a module. Instead, it uses an onboard
> > > computer module.
> > > At almost $500, I'm not crazy about swapping that out unless I know
> > > its really at fault. For kicks, I put on a new coil. No change.
> > >
> > > I spoke to a mechanic who suggested a Transmission Sensor ( I think
> > > thats what he said...)Couldn't find reference to it in the Haynes
> > > manual I have.
> > >
> > > I'm about ready to have it pulled into the shop. Before I do, I
> > > thought I'd check to see if any of you folks had any ideas.
> > >
> > > Up till now (6.5 yearrs 185K miles) she has run flawlessly. I
> > > mentioned earlier that I had just changed the plugs, rotor, cap and
> > > wires. She ran well for a week or so. Then *poof*
> > >
> > > Any idea's would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Tom

 

The ground strap from the engine to firewall supply the power.

Mine went ratty and it acted like a dead CPS.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Tom Russell wrote:
>
> No luck. Sent it to a the shop. No luck there either. They say that
> there is no power getting to this switch or to the onboard computer.
> They are probing for loose wires etc.
>
> Damn
>
> TWR
>
> "Ron K" <rrrr@rnet.com> wrote in message news:<wc9nb.1754$Vl4.545240113@twister2.starband.n et>...
> > He is referring to the top dead sensor switch on the bell housing, find it
> > unplug it then plug it back in it should start one time. When it is shut off
> > it will not start again until its replaced.
> > Ron K
> > "Tom Russell" <tomr@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> > news:83403696.0310262201.198eeb62@posting.google.c om...
> > > Hi:
> > >
> > > I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 with a standard transmission. I
> > > parked her a couple of nights ago and she wouldn't start up again. I
> > > checked for spark and got none. (Hopefully I'm doing that properly) I
> > > checked for and found no loose wires. I looked at the Distributor Cap
> > > and rotor. Both appear to be fine. They were both changed two weeks
> > > ago along with the new plugs and wires.
> > >
> > > My first instinct was the electronic control module. According to
> > > Jeep, this model does not have a module. Instead, it uses an onboard
> > > computer module.
> > > At almost $500, I'm not crazy about swapping that out unless I know
> > > its really at fault. For kicks, I put on a new coil. No change.
> > >
> > > I spoke to a mechanic who suggested a Transmission Sensor ( I think
> > > thats what he said...)Couldn't find reference to it in the Haynes
> > > manual I have.
> > >
> > > I'm about ready to have it pulled into the shop. Before I do, I
> > > thought I'd check to see if any of you folks had any ideas.
> > >
> > > Up till now (6.5 yearrs 185K miles) she has run flawlessly. I
> > > mentioned earlier that I had just changed the plugs, rotor, cap and
> > > wires. She ran well for a week or so. Then *poof*
> > >
> > > Any idea's would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Tom

 

The ground strap from the engine to firewall supply the power.

Mine went ratty and it acted like a dead CPS.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Tom Russell wrote:
>
> No luck. Sent it to a the shop. No luck there either. They say that
> there is no power getting to this switch or to the onboard computer.
> They are probing for loose wires etc.
>
> Damn
>
> TWR
>
> "Ron K" <rrrr@rnet.com> wrote in message news:<wc9nb.1754$Vl4.545240113@twister2.starband.n et>...
> > He is referring to the top dead sensor switch on the bell housing, find it
> > unplug it then plug it back in it should start one time. When it is shut off
> > it will not start again until its replaced.
> > Ron K
> > "Tom Russell" <tomr@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> > news:83403696.0310262201.198eeb62@posting.google.c om...
> > > Hi:
> > >
> > > I've got a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 with a standard transmission. I
> > > parked her a couple of nights ago and she wouldn't start up again. I
> > > checked for spark and got none. (Hopefully I'm doing that properly) I
> > > checked for and found no loose wires. I looked at the Distributor Cap
> > > and rotor. Both appear to be fine. They were both changed two weeks
> > > ago along with the new plugs and wires.
> > >
> > > My first instinct was the electronic control module. According to
> > > Jeep, this model does not have a module. Instead, it uses an onboard
> > > computer module.
> > > At almost $500, I'm not crazy about swapping that out unless I know
> > > its really at fault. For kicks, I put on a new coil. No change.
> > >
> > > I spoke to a mechanic who suggested a Transmission Sensor ( I think
> > > thats what he said...)Couldn't find reference to it in the Haynes
> > > manual I have.
> > >
> > > I'm about ready to have it pulled into the shop. Before I do, I
> > > thought I'd check to see if any of you folks had any ideas.
> > >
> > > Up till now (6.5 yearrs 185K miles) she has run flawlessly. I
> > > mentioned earlier that I had just changed the plugs, rotor, cap and
> > > wires. She ran well for a week or so. Then *poof*
> > >
> > > Any idea's would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Tom