Tex06

Annnnddd stranded now. Cleaned the IAC and checked grounds, runs worse now than it ever has. I'm afraid the bottom end isn't going to hold up if I drive out, I can't even limp it home. Calling the Dad tow service, lol. It's idle is erratic, goes from normal to over 2000 now. Think my IAC is toast, still don't know why it stutters.

Yep, ordered a set. Unfortunately they'll be delivered to my place in New Orleans and I'm stuck in Texas.

OK, about ready to light this thing on fire. Pulled the crankshaft sensor plug and cleaned it and found I was missing a bolt on the sensor itself. Reconnected, tapped on sensor to make sure it was seated and drove 20 minutes to Lowes to get a bolt with no issues (a first. It had gotten so bad I couldn't leave the driveway). Drove home and it hesitated once or twice on the interstate but nothing bad so I swapped in the BWD sensor I bought. Drove 20 minutes to Walmart, bucking the whole way. Come out of Walmart and driving in town, no issues. WTF, mate? Wiring harness issues? I've wiggled all I can find and nothing...

Ohmed Coil. Primary is 1.1 Ohm, secondary is 1243 Ohm. Well within specs from what I found (The Chilton manual specifies ranges of: Primary: 0.95 - 1.2 ohms Secondary: 11.3 -15.3k ohms). Coil is cracked around mounting bolts and one on the back side, I think I will replace for good measure. NAPA loves me... Fuel test showed no drop in pressure from stuttering while driving. if anything I got a small spike when it stuttered from 32-35 psi up to 40 psi. I took apart the dizzy and found the magnetic pickup, I don't think this jeep has a Ignition Control Module since it's like an HEI.....is that correct?​ ​

You are referring to the temp sensor on the thermostat housing, correct? Yep, the one in the t'stat housing. The gauge sending unit isn't working, never reads above 120* but that's lower on the list for now. Thanks for the tip on the CPS. I'm calling and trying to see if there's one in my area now......

Cleared out yesterday (forgot to add that). I removed and replaced the leads on the TPS and water coolant sensor with the key on (whoops....there was a lot going on in my head) and afterwards the CEL popped these (had not been lit previously): 12 22 24 17 55 I know 12 is battery disconnected, 22 was bad H20 sensor, and 55 is end of codes. Since I've replaced the H20 sensor and cleared the codes I only get 12 and 55.

Need to turn on email notifications for replys....hence the late response. Thanks to those who have chimed in so far, here's where I'm at now. MJ is a 92 Eliminator (so not a Renix). Changed cap/rotor/wires with MOPAR parts. No change. Tested TPS. Had definate flat spot in center of range (~2.4V) where more throttle actually decreases the output voltage. Full range was .64V to 4.99V. Replaced with 2 BWD units from O'Really, first one was defective and made the Jeep undriveable. Second one has lowered my idle RPMs to under 900 (previsously above 1200), output is .84V to 3.8V. Have MOPAR unit on order but will be a week before it gets here. Also, no change. Ohmed out engine coolant sensor. Was showing a little out of spec from the chart I found. Replaced with Autozone special. No Change, but if you leave it disconnected it gets worse. Put in a 195*F t'stat and new belt while I was there (old one was a 160*F). Numbers from the old Coolant Sensor: Temp *F Ohms 119 3220 161 1330 115 3800 103 4990 Disconnected the exhaust to rule out a plugged Cat as well. When I first bought the jeep the manifold was disconnected from the rest of the exhaust and I drove it on a 500+ mile trip like that with no issues. It's louder now (can hear the misses much easier at low rpm) but again, no change. Next step I'm thinking is take off the hood and drive it with fuel pressure gauge attached to see if pressure is dropping when it misfires (something in the tank/plugged sock/faulty fuel pump) or possibly ignition coil or module. I have read that the test done at the local auto parts store doesn't always catch faulty coil/modules on these. Is there any other testing I can do before just swapping in a new one?

Hey all, new to the forum, been using this and jeepforum for the past 2 months to keep my MJ up and running. Quick history on the MJ then I'll give ya the dirty dirty: Swapped for the MJ (4x4, 4.0L, Big Ton, with 5-spd) about the end of August down in NOLA. Exhaust manifold wasn't connected, but otherwise it ran great. Drove around town like a bandit then left a week later to Alanta with no issues other than gassing myself in slow traffic (also, possible hearing loss). In Atlanta, bought nuts and reconnected exhaust. Much quieter, ran good for another tank of gas (300 miles maybe less) started idling rough. Pulled plugs (they were shot, maybe even original to the jeep). Replaced with Autolite 985 copper core (gapped to .035" I'm pretty sure). Fixed idle issue. Loaded up and headed back to NOLA. Left mid afternoon, got a hesitation or two along the way, could have been a bump in the road. I get about to the La. state line (about 11pm) and the truck starts misfiring and surging erratically. Hold the throttle and try to cruise at any speed/gear/rpm and it bucks and fights. Under hard acceleration the problem is there but much less pronounced. Let off the throttle and the issue seems to go away (truck isn't shaking anymore, hard to tell over hwy noise). No CEL at any time. Limp into NOLA and over next 3 weeks: Replaced Fuel filter- no change Tested fuel rail pressure and flow rate- ~31psi and 39psi with regulator connected/disconnected. With return pinched off flowing close to 2l/min (filled 500ml bottle in 13 seconds). Pulled spark plug wires and checked for resistance...all were similar with longer wires slightly higher than shorter wires. Cleaned ends and reattached (all done one at a time then double checked for order) - no change in symptoms Pulled old O2 sensor and bench tested. Readings very erratic. Order new Standard SG1829, bench tested it to compare readings. New one cycles as expected from .1-1.0A in flame. Installed new O2 sensor and problem appears to be fixed. Test drives, no bucking, no skipping. Next day leave NOLA around 4pm, drives great for first 150 miles. Pouring rain, temps drop and from around Lake Charles to Victoria, Texas the misfires are as bad as ever. Pulled over several times and disconnected/reconnected O2 sensor trying to get the ECU to run the motor rich, used ether to locate at least one vacuum leak (repaired with electrical tape), tried plugging vacuum lines, looked for spark leaks, wiggled wires and lines, dumped in a bottle of B12 Chemtool and 89 Octane out of desperation, nothing. If driven at high rpm the misfire is dealable but anything below 2000 rpm I'm afraid I'm going to blow the bottom end of the motor out unless I'm accelerating WOT. Then, after taking a nap in Victoria I wake up this morning, fight the misfire for about an hour and after the sun comes out and it's 84 outside, the truck drives with no issues. I can't get it to misfire, even by lugging the engine under 1200 rpm. I've got a cap/rotor/wire set on order, bought PCV(CCV, little plastic elbow thingys) to fix my blow by, and some new vacuum lines just as maintenance items on this thing. If these don't fix it, does anyone else have any other ideas? I've read about a coolant temp sensor maybe? The fact that it seems to drive ok in 80*F and hotter has me a little confused. Posting this on two separate forums....I'm not looking to parts swap and guess. If you can give me an idea and a possible troubleshooting (or hell steps even!) I would rather do that than throw money away.

From NOLA to Mexico. And skipping the entire way :???: