20 Most Recent 1985 Jeep Cherokee Questions & Answers

for a vehicle to feel different and empty , it begs the question --did you get into the right vehicle would not be the first time that the key fits the switch of the same make of vehicle but belongs to some one else next have the service center check for loose starter and other bits falling off run the fault codes

Relay does not sound right to me. Use a voltmeter or test light to probe the fuse box. Is there power at the headlight fuse? Problem may be in the power box itself. I don't believe there is any relay that runs all the lights.

auto or stick trans, we find out its an AUTOmatic.this trans is most likely a pure hydramatic.and no TCM tranny brains then.check levels next. (by the book dont guess)check the shift cable, for proper movement. in all gears."selections, they are no gears" the automatic shifts via clutch packs not gears. like stick does.move the shift lever and be sure the transmission end of the cable moves 1 for 1 same; that is moves to all transmission shift positions. (at trans itself)if not the cable is bad or came loose.inspections are first never transmission swaps, blind (on a whim);the FSM book covers all this."chapter, on car service" all cars made have this chapter.. an amazing fact.next, is get a new filter in the trans.if clogged, the pump can not suck AFT. (shunted input)so line pressure drops, and it cant shift.no need to do the stall tests as it fails 100%next is line pressure, tests. if that fails,it needs a rebuilt trans.but dont take my word , read the book.or ask your tech to do the tests, he knows, how...

Could be a bad ignition module or could point to faulty wiring. The longer your vehicle runs the hotter some electrical components get and that's the 5 - 15 minutes it wants to cool down.

no need to adjust the timing you need to turn the rotor to the left a it will start and it's not a v6 jeep only make inline6

could well be 180 deg out and check dissy rotation that tyou have set plug leeds in right order and going the right way and starting at the right place no 1 tdc firing not exhaust

Sounds like a vacuum leak.

sounds a little bit like a timing issue

several things to check for this one....since its happening under a load.- timing- ignition (spark plugs, distributor, cap/rotor)- Idle controller- exhaust system

No torque specs about this CKP sensor...

1. The CKP sensor is located on the transmission bellhousing. Disengage the sensor wiring connector and remove the sensor wiring hold-down clip from the fuel rail.
   
2. Remove the sensor mounting bolt and carefully pull the sensor out of the bellhousing.
   
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Hope helps.

No torque specs about this CKP sensor...

1. The CKP sensor is located on the transmission bellhousing. Disengage the sensor wiring connector and remove the sensor wiring hold-down clip from the fuel rail.
   
2. Remove the sensor mounting bolt and carefully pull the sensor out of the bellhousing.
   
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Hope helps.

Check for spark at any of the sparkplugs.If there is no spark at the plug then replace the distributor ignition pickup coil.