Not a happy starter

[88pioneer]

went to change out the valve cover gasket today, but i couldn't get the back bolt, so i put it all back together. The only line i removed was the one running from the cover to the intake manifold, a vacuum line i think. Now when i start it, it runs real rough and then settles out, but its bothering me now, it also does this when i start it after sitting a while. CPS? not sure though

[green_miner]

I know in cherokees the cpu resets every time the battery is disconnected. it happened to my buddy n all you gotta do is pump it to keep it running until its done rebooting. hope this helps

[Pete M]

I've got nothing useful to add, but my 88 used to be like that. fired up great everyday... unless it sat for the weekend. Then it ran like poo for the first few minutes on Monday. :fs1:

[jimoshel]

I have a '89 2.5 that did that. Start it every day no problem. The longer it sat the harder it was to start. Sit for 3 days it was almost impossible to start. I disconnected the CPS plug and reconnected it. No brake cleaner or nothing, just unplug and replug the connector. Haven't had any trouble since. Jim

[Pete M]

I thoroughly cleaned it up and wasn't so lucky. :(

[88pioneer]

it sounded like the CPS to me, but i just wanted to see what others thought

[88pioneer]

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Is this the CPS, i just looked quick an its the only thing i could find on the bell housing. If it is, how do i take it apart, its raining right now and i didn't get a chance to really look at it

[Pete M]

the CPS is located at the upper drivers side of the bellhousing and has a wire running from it to the engine bay.

 

 

[88pioneer]

o ok, thanks pete :cheers:

[Mongo]

Try this: