1997 Jeep Laredo 97 Jeep No Spark-No Gages

1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
165,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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POCKETRODS
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My jeep died while driving. Symtoms-The engine will turn over but I have checked and have no spark-The idiot lights come on ( no check engine light)when key is turned and cranking. After cranking all the idiot lights turn off except the low fuel will stay on with the key on( there is at least half a tank). None of my intrument gages move! So far I have replaced the crankshaft sensor, the camshaft sensor, checked the ASD relay, light tested the plug in for the ASD relay with key on and got 2 terminals that were hot (one was definately dimmer than the other when I tested). Wiring all looks good and I have checked every fuse in fuse panel and power box in engine compartment. I now have the ingition switch out and all continuity test came back ok according to my haines manuel accept the #3 pin to ground. unless I'm not testing correctly.( I'm no electricain) Could this be the problem or am I on the wrong path? Don't want to spend another 65.00 on a new switch if this isn't a possibility.
Jul 6, 2009 at 11:48 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Need to check some basics, check voltage at coil. Also pull coil wire groung to block crank spark? Does fuel pump run ie. have fuel pressure. Can't see ignition switch the problem with it cranking and power to ASD.
Let me know
Thanks for donate
Jul 6, 2009 at 1:19 PM
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POCKETRODS
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not near the jeep right now but I do hear the fuel pump turn on when I turn on the ingition. and I replaced fuel pump 2 years ago.
Jul 6, 2009 at 3:58 PM
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POCKETRODS
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checked voltage of wires coming into coil got 1.5 volts when cranking. Shouldn't this be higher?
Jul 7, 2009 at 8:24 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Needs to be system voltage on Dark green/white wire. Check ASD terminal B17 dark green /white wire when cranking must be system voltage. If not ASD faulty do you feel it click when cranking?
Jul 8, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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Yes I do feel the asd relay click when I crank over..Does this indicate the asd is good or bad?
Jul 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Voltage check of B17 wire will tell
Jul 14, 2009 at 10:12 AM
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YOUNGBLOOD92
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gauges dont read when u turn the key over its your computer, jus went thru same problem. computer plus labor cost me 300 and had it back within a week
Jan 16, 2010 at 11:57 AM