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98 zj 4.0 no spark

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Old 12-28-2019, 07:03 PM
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Default 98 zj 4.0 no spark

Has spark outta the ignition coil but no spark to spark plugs no check engine light can hear fuel pump run but injectors not spraying

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I think it is the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CkPS) is the reason for the problem. The CkPS is what allows the spark to actually occur. It does this by influencing the Ignition Control Module to provide switching current to the Ignition Coil. The turning on and off of the primary current running thru the ignition coil is the action responsible for making the sparks happen at the spark plugs. The CkPS via the Fuel Injection Computer (or, Switching Device - also known as; The Ignition Control Module) is also what allows the fuel injector pulse to occur as well.

The Camshaft position sensor is involved in 'fine tuning' the whole process. But, it is not responsible to cause the process. Also, a faulty Camshaft Position Sensor is generally almost always going to result in throwing a Check Engine Light (CEL), while in most cases a faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor is generally almost never going to throw a CEL.

I would still recomend to test the CkPS first prior to purchasing a replacement.. since there are other reasons which may result in causing the CkPS to only just appear as being faulty. For example, maybe a blown fuse or having a melted or open wire somewhere could cause the same similar effect?

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