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1989 Cherokee only start in I put a little fuel in throttle body

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Old 02-16-2022, 12:54 PM
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Default 1989 Cherokee only starts if I put a little fuel in throttle body

I have noticed I get no injector pulse on cranking. But they work fine when running.
Bad wiring? Bad Pcm?


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Remaned bosch injectors

new battery

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31psi fuel pressure at the rail




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Without knowing any other info, I recommend that you clean your grounds.
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I'd almost suspect a weak crank sensor, but you're getting spark? On an 89, the Renix PCM controls the positive to the injectors, and they share a common ground.
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How did you determine you have no injector pulse? If you get no injector pulse while cranking, how does it start?
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I also think it could be a Crank Sensor that is weak .
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I suspect a weak CPS, but your fuel pressure is also low.
easy to test CPS.

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