Elin, Chrysler's are notorious for bad ground problems. You need to check all the ground connection points after you find the locations on the wiring diagram. But most probably its the ECU (computer) that's failed.
I'm surprised the ECU is in the engine compartment. I love Jeeps and have pondered getting one, but everyone I know that owns one has mostly stories of misery and sold them after 1 year of ownership. Mind you, none of those people knew how to fix cars. I would still like to own one. Keeping banging away at it, eventually it will give in to your love.
Early 90's Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler ECM units are the worst most unreliable junk. I used to keep a spare in my B1500 van and it kept me from getting towed 3 or 4 times. On my Dodge they covered the ECM components with a rubberized gel and you can't service the circuit board so you need to buy a replacement or send to a specialist for diagnosis and repair. Good luck with the Jeep, Elin.
Hey Elin, noticed that 10 foot retractable test lead setup - that's cool. Will have to get me something like that! Just thought of something Elin - you should be used to electrical troubles as much as you work on British cars (Lucas, the Lord of Darkness). :-)
I thought I explained that before I cut it, but maybe I didn't do it very clear. Sorry. I also saw it on a UA-cam video, which is pretty clear. Here it is. ua-cam.com/video/1UUQcDOolaM/v-deo.html
Couldn't you have sprayed some easy start in the air intake just to turn the engine over. Also the battery doesn't sound very strong, perhaps it could do with a change or just use your jump pack to try and start the engine. You could try using a jumper wire across the relay. Also is there fuel in the tank? And is it old?
I've heard bad stories about the easy start and I avoid it. The battery is at the end of its life, but I am trying to not invest too much before I hear the engine running and decide if it is a keeper. I have a booster hooked up to help it cranking. I did use a jumper on the relay at the end of the video and it still didn't start even though there was fuel pressure at the fuel rail. That is when I looked for a spark and there wasn't any. There was very little fuel in the tank, which was a good thing because it was old. I added a lot to make sure the ratio bad to fresh fuel is low. I know the problem is the computer for a fact (whispering - because I already fixed it. Don't tell anyone LOL)
Like I said, I love my British cars but the only junk.....er, I mean “classic” I have running right now is a Chrysler TC. I made the 550 mile trip to and from The TRails last year no issues. I hate, hate, hate working on that car. Chrysler’s of that era were made the cheapest way possible. Electrically, more problems then I ever had on any Lucas system.
Correct, except next time I won’t need to cut a hole and it will save me time. If you keep watching, you will see that I actually needed to drop the tank anyway, but I am still happy I cut the hole, I will tank myself every time I need to get to the pump. And as far as I know this is weak spot for these babies
Keep going Elin, you will get there..! Kind regards, Richard.
Boy you really upgraded your daily driver. Fancy!
Hammer ? :) . I admire your patience . Obscure electrical/electronic faults always send my blood pressure and temperature up very quickly.
Oh, I enjoy the puzzling... It is like solving a crossword puzzle or sudoku LOL
Enjoyable vid.You,ve just got to plod on.Bloody wires!
Thanks.
I would put hear shrink over there quick connects that you fitted, because if you have street salt it's possible to short out in winter driving
Elin, Chrysler's are notorious for bad ground problems. You need to check all the ground connection points after you find the locations on the wiring diagram. But most probably its the ECU (computer) that's failed.
I'm surprised the ECU is in the engine compartment. I love Jeeps and have pondered getting one, but everyone I know that owns one has mostly stories of misery and sold them after 1 year of ownership. Mind you, none of those people knew how to fix cars. I would still like to own one. Keeping banging away at it, eventually it will give in to your love.
Early 90's Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler ECM units are the worst most unreliable junk. I used to keep a spare in my B1500 van and it kept me from getting towed 3 or 4 times. On my Dodge they covered the ECM components with a rubberized gel and you can't service the circuit board so you need to buy a replacement or send to a specialist for diagnosis and repair. Good luck with the Jeep, Elin.
The saga continues 👍🏁🍺
Hey Elin, noticed that 10 foot retractable test lead setup - that's cool. Will have to get me something like that! Just thought of something Elin - you should be used to electrical troubles as much as you work on British cars (Lucas, the Lord of Darkness). :-)
What meter are u using that has the power probe ?
Maybe some circuit or feature is inhibiting / immobilising the fuel delivery ?
Did you see the flash from the ground connector after you jumped it ?
I see you had a map of where you cut the hole, but there's no reference points, start to end. Please give more details. Thanks
I thought I explained that before I cut it, but maybe I didn't do it very clear. Sorry. I also saw it on a UA-cam video, which is pretty clear. Here it is. ua-cam.com/video/1UUQcDOolaM/v-deo.html
@@RustyBeauties Thanks for the URL.
You will crack it 👍🚗😊 thx
How often do these pumps fail or last ?
Couldn't you have sprayed some easy start in the air intake just to turn the engine over. Also the battery doesn't sound very strong, perhaps it could do with a change or just use your jump pack to try and start the engine. You could try using a jumper wire across the relay. Also is there fuel in the tank? And is it old?
I've heard bad stories about the easy start and I avoid it. The battery is at the end of its life, but I am trying to not invest too much before I hear the engine running and decide if it is a keeper. I have a booster hooked up to help it cranking. I did use a jumper on the relay at the end of the video and it still didn't start even though there was fuel pressure at the fuel rail. That is when I looked for a spark and there wasn't any. There was very little fuel in the tank, which was a good thing because it was old. I added a lot to make sure the ratio bad to fresh fuel is low. I know the problem is the computer for a fact (whispering - because I already fixed it. Don't tell anyone LOL)
Do you need some help with the wiring? :-)
The wires work a little different than spaghetti even though they look similar LOL Did you know that? You do the spaghetti I will do the wiring :)
Interesting to watch, but glad it`s not me doing it... Frustrating to me as I am not an Electrical person. Good luck.
I love it :)
damn .. you lost me with cutting the floor pan.
Like I said, I love my British cars but the only junk.....er, I mean “classic” I have running right now is a Chrysler TC. I made the 550 mile trip to and from The TRails last year no issues. I hate, hate, hate working on that car. Chrysler’s of that era were made the cheapest way possible. Electrically, more problems then I ever had on any Lucas system.
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Don’t understand .. u could have dropped the tank in the time it took to cut hole
Correct, except next time I won’t need to cut a hole and it will save me time. If you keep watching, you will see that I actually needed to drop the tank anyway, but I am still happy I cut the hole, I will tank myself every time I need to get to the pump. And as far as I know this is weak spot for these babies
Do you still love her?
Oh yeah, I don't give up that easy. It is just a computer, we can fix that :)
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Frustrating everyone is shouting clean the connections it'll work
Get back to the TR6 no computer there
I know right, mechanical brains are more reliable LOL
With all your projects, how do you find time to drink stella?
While editing videos and going through the comments on UA-cam :)