88 jeep cherokee

[michiganmike]

I have a 88 jeep cherokee pickup. no start is the problem
I partked it thur night, fri i will not start. crank but no fire
no spark from coil any ideas??

 

[magimerlin]

My first guess is the cps (crank position sensor). Here is a link that may help you out too..
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Engine/Basic_Sensors_Diagnostics.htm

 

[michiganmike]

thanks....I thought that myself..I unplugged it (the CPS)
and plugged it back in. started right up not sure why..thanks for the idea.

 

[TerryMason]

That was a pretty easy fix.

Welcome to jeepz, both of you.

Terry

 

[scubasteve]

Mag,
thanks for the post of that web site, I will definately use it in testing sensors to fix my backfire/run like crap when I give it gas problem...