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As my signature states: 87 4.0 Laredo.  I have Nick's REM to give me readings from the ECU.  Lately, the engine is running stuck in open loop (OL).  I have the REM set to display engine temp., Open/Close status, O2 volts and (something else).  I start the truck up in the morning and let it run for a few minutes - 2 to 3. The REM shows it switched to CL.  I start to drive away and it switches to OL.  It will remain in OL. It does not switch back to CL.  

 

The ECU came out of a 90 XJ with a 5 spd.

 

The O2 sensor was replaced last fall with the NKG, or whatever # Cruiser states.

 

The O2 volts at start up are 4.+ volts.  I can watch the volts drop to ~ +/- 2.5v when it switches to CL.  I will drive only a short distance when it switches back to OL. The O2 will stay at or below 2.5.  The O2 usually reads below 2.5 most of the time.

 

The engine temp per the REM is at 185* and below while moving.  At idle, it will rise up in to the 190s.  Once I start to move, the temp drops back down.

 

Before I pull out a parts cannon, does anyone have a suggestion on where to start my testing?  The Renix fuel injection manual only describes how the system works in a perfect world.  It does not give a detailed trouble shooting guide.

 

I am going to replace the t-stat to address the temp issues.  What about a CTS?  (Part # for a CTS?)

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The O2 sensor should constantly and quickly  be moving back and forth between 1and 5 .Had the same issue and had to replace my brand new NTK sensor because my voltage was standing still , after that it ran beautifully and moved to closed loop within the 1st minute of running . I have the R.E.M. Too ..  

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02 sensor is reliant on the heat from it's internal heater, not engine temp. Yours should be switching about once a second. 

See if you have 12 volts or so at the red wire at the sensor and that the black wire has no resistance to ground. 

 

 

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Clean the terminals on relay for o2 sensor heater, also on the connector to the o2 sensor its self. Like all above said the readings should be bouncing around every second or two from lower to higher and back. make sure it is NKG sensor and no burned wires. Renix's years wiring and connectors are mot of the time are the issue . every 75k to 80k replace that o2 sensor.

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Follow up:

 

With a DVOM, KO/EO - Tested the orange wire (pin A) from the heater relay - got 11.8v

Tested the gray wire (pin C) from ECU - got 5.01v

Ohm tested the ground (pin B) to engine block - 0.000

 

I found this on NAXJA for a reference.  http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1012701

 

I'm open to suggestions.

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Vehicle harness pinned out good for A,B&C. One more check is needed at the component side. Pin A to B for continuity (O2 heater). 88electrical manual shows 6Ω's. If this shows good, suspect O2 sensor, the component.


O2 voltage needs to swing rapidly between Rich and Lean, as stated above. If new O2 doesn't solve your problem, we need to go back to REM and FT values.
 

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There seems to be some mix-up lately with the NTK sensors. I don't know if they are mis-boxed or what.

 

Bosch had a round of mis-boxed ones some time ago. The wires in the plug weren’t done right. Check the stamped number on the sensor itself and if your old sensor is around, Check the wiring at the plug matches on both.

 

 

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2 hours ago, cruiser54 said:

There seems to be some mix-up lately with the NTK sensors. I don't know if they are mis-boxed or what.

An internet search keeps coming up with NGK and NTK as the same parts.  Are these the same?

 

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I would call that good. Without having to ask everyone to measure their O2 sensor heater resistance, to see if this is in the ballpark. Faulty O2 heater circuit component side would be open circuit or zero ohms between those two pins.

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