1988 JEEP CHEROKEE stop start

Isolating Compressor
1) Connect manifold gauge set to service valves on
compressor. Close both gauge valves. Open both service valves to the
mid-position.
2) Start engine and operate air conditioning. Turn suction
service valve slowly clockwise toward front-seated position. When
suction pressure is reduced to zero or less, stop engine and quickly
close suction service valve (front-seated).
3) Front-seat the discharge valve. Loosen oil check plug
slowly to release any internal pressure. Service valves can now be
removed from compressor and compressor removed from vehicle (if
necessary). Purge compressor after servicing.
Purging Compressor
1) Remove gauge set and place caps on service valve ports.
Back-seat the suction service valve to allow refrigerant to enter
compressor.
2) Loosen discharge port valve slightly. Loosen valve port
cap to allow refrigerant to force out air from compressor. Back-seat
the discharge valve and tighten the port cap. Compressor is ready for
service.
Compressor Oil Check
1) Operate system for 10 minutes, then stop and isolate
compressor. Loosen filler plug slowly to release any pressure in
crankcase.
2) Use dipstick to check oil level. See Fig. 2. Add oil as
necessary. Install plug with new "O" ring. Purge compressor of air.
Fig. 2: York Compressor Oil Level Dipstick
Check oil with shaft keyway facing head.
SYSTEM SERVICING CAUTIONS

CO M PU TE R R ELE A R N P R O CED URES

1988 J e ep C hero ke e
GENERAL INFORMATION
Computer Relearn Procedures
All Models
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
The following general procedures are to be used if
driveability problems are encountered after power loss or battery has
been disconnected. These procedures may provide an aid in eliminating
these problems.
To reduce the possibility of complaints, after any service
which requires battery power to be disconnected, vehicle should be
road tested.
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
Vehicles equipped with engine or transmission computers may
require a relearn procedure after vehicle battery is disconnected.
Many vehicle computers memorize and store vehicle operation patterns
for optimum driveability and performance. When vehicle battery is
disconnected, this memory is lost. The computer will use default data
until new data from each key start is stored. As computer memorizes
vehicle operation for each new key start, driveability is restored.
Vehicle computers may memorize vehicles operation patterns for 40 of
more key starts.
Customers often complain of driveability problems during
relearn stage because vehicle acts differently then before being
serviced. Depending on type and make of vehicle and how it is
equipped, the following complaints (driveability problems) may exist:
* Harsh Or Poor Shift Quality
* Rough Or Unstable Idle
* Hesitation Or Stumble
* Rich Or Lean Running
* Poor Fuel Mileage
These symptoms and complaints should disappear after a number
of drive cycles have been memorized. To reduce the possibility of
complaints, after any service which requires battery power to be
disconnected, vehicle should be road tested. If a specific relearn
procedure is not available, the following procedure may be used:
Automatic Transmission
* Set parking brake, start engine in "P" or "N" position.
Warm-up vehicle to normal operating temperature or until
cooling fan cycles.
* Allow vehicle to idle for one minute in "N" position. Select
"D" and allow engine to idle for one minute.
* Accelerate at normal throttle position (20-50%) until vehicle
shifts into top gear.
* Cruise at light to medium throttle.
* Decelerate to a stop, allowing vehicle to downshift, and use
brakes normally.
* Process may be repeated as necessary.
Manual Transmission

control module before starting diagnosis or repair procedure, as this
connection is disturbed when Cruise Command System Tester (AM PC-1-R)
is used. Poor connection at this point may be improperly diagnosed as
control module malfunction.
Brake light and clutch switches should be properly adjusted.
Ensure that all vacuum lines are correctly routed and tightly
connected.
CRUISE COMMAND SYSTEM TESTS
Testing is performed with Cruise Command System Tester (AM
PC-1-R). Remove wire harness connector from control module. Connect
tester to wire harness connector. Perform tests as part of service
diagnosis to determine cause and correction of system malfunction.
Various tester lights are associated with specific components,
circuits, etc.
CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY
Wrangler
NOTE: Voltage checks should show battery voltage. If resistance
readings are incorrect, check circuit for an open or a
short. Cruise control module terminal No. 1 grounds through
connector at engine block.
Light No. 1 "OFF" (Set Switch)
With control switch in "ON" position, check for battery
voltage between HAZ/STOP and in-line fuse, terminal No. 14 and ground
terminal No. 1
Light No. 2 "OFF" (Control Switch & Speed Sensor)
With control switch in "ON" position, check for battery
voltage between HAZ/STOP and in-line fuse, terminal No. 5 and ground
terminal No. 1. With ignition switch in "OFF" position, check
resistance between terminals No. 2 and No. 3. Resistance should be 15-
50 ohms.
Light No. 3 "OFF" (Brake Light Ground)
With ignition switch in "ON" position, install jumper wire
between terminals No. 7 and No. 13. If brake lights do not turn on,
check fuses and brake light switch connections.
Light No. 4 "OFF" (Throttle Position Feedback Sensor)
With ignition switch in "ON" position, check for battery
voltage between gauge fuses at terminals No. 7 and No. 1.
With ignition switch in "OFF" position, check resistance
between terminals No. 2 and No. 11. Resistance should be 2400-4000
ohms. At idle resistance should be 2800-4300 ohms and at wide open
throttle resistance should be 4000 ohms.
Light No. 5 "OFF" (Resume/Accel/Vent Valve)
With control switch in "RESUME/ACCEL" position, check for
battery voltage between HAZ/STOP and in-line fuse, terminal No. 10 and
ground terminal No. 1. With ignition switch in "OFF" position, check
resistance between terminals No. 6 and No. 12. Resistance should be
30-50 ohms. Resistance between terminals No. 6 and ground, and
terminal No. 12 and ground should be infinite (open).
Light No. 6 "OFF" (Resume/Accel/Charge Valve)
With control switch in "RESUME/ACCEL" position, check for
battery voltage between HAZ/STOP and in-line fuse, terminal No. 10 and
ground terminal No. 1. With ignition switch in "OFF" position, check
resistance between terminals No. 4 and No. 12. Resistance should be

Starter Relay (Graphic 2) Behind right headlight, on
wheelwell.
Timer Delay Relay Above starter relay, behind
battery.
Trailer Towing Relays,
Brake/Stop Light Relay (Cherokee) Above left rear wheelwell.

Engine pre-oiling can be done using pressure oiler (if
available). Connect pressure oiler to cylinder block oil passage
such as oil pressure sending unit. Operate pressure oiler long enough
to ensure correct amount of oil has filled crankcase. Check oil level
while pre-oiling.
If pressure oiler is not available, disconnect ignition
system. Remove oil pressure sending unit and replace with oil pressure
test gauge. Using starter motor, rotate engine starter until gauge
shows normal oil pressure for several seconds. DO NOT crank engine
for more than 30 seconds to avoid starter motor damage.
Ensure oil pressure has reached the most distant point from
the oil pump. Reinstall oil pressure sending unit. Reconnect ignition
system.
INITIAL START-UP
Start the engine and operate engine at low speed while
checking for coolant, fuel and oil leaks. Stop engine. Recheck coolant
and oil level. Adjust if necessary.
CAMSHAFT
Break-in procedure is required when a new or reground
camshaft has been installed. Operate and maintain engine speed between
1500-2500 RPM for approximately 30 minutes. Procedure may vary due to
manufacturers recommendations.
PISTON RINGS
Piston rings require a break-in procedure to ensure seating
of rings to cylinder walls. Serious damage may occur to rings if
correct procedures are not followed.
Extremely high piston ring temperatures are produced obtained
during break-in process. If rings are exposed to excessively high RPM
or high cylinder pressures, ring damage can occur. Follow piston ring
manufacturer's recommended break-in procedure.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Check or adjust ignition timing and dwell (if applicable).
Adjust valves (if necessary). Adjust carburetion or injection idle
speed and mixture. Retighten cylinder heads (if required). If
cylinder head or block is aluminum, retighten bolts when engine is
cold. Follow the engine manufacturer's recommended break-in procedure
and maintenance schedule for new engines.
NOTE: Some manufacturer's require that head bolts be retightened
after specified amount of operation. This must be done to
prevent head gasket failure.

Coolant temperature sensor is installed in intake manifold
water jacket to provide coolant temperature input signal for ECU.
During cold engine operation, ECU will make mixture richer, make up
for fuel condensation in cold intake manifold, increase idle speed
during warm-up period, increase ignition advance and keep EGR system
inoperative until engine warms up.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
Throttle position sensor provides ECU with input signal, up
to about 5 volts, to indicate throttle position. This allows ECU to
control air/fuel mixture according to throttle position. TPS is
mounted on throttle body assembly.
WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) SWITCH
WOT switch provides an input signal to ECU when engine is at
wide open throttle. The ECU enriches air/fuel mixture. The WOT switch
is located on the side of throttle body.
CLOSED THROTTLE (IDLE) SWITCH
Idle switch is integral with ISA motor and provides voltage
signal to ECU. ECU will signal ISA motor to change throttle stop
angle in response to engine operating conditions.
UPSHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT
On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, ECU
controls upshift indicator light. Indicator light is normally
illuminated when ignition is turned on without engine running.
Indicator light is turned off when engine is started.
Indicator light will be illuminated during engine operation
in response to engine load and speed. If transmission is not shifted,
ECU will turn light off after 3 to 5 seconds. A switch located on
transmission prevents indicator light from being illuminated when
transmission is shifted to highest gear.
ENGINE SPEED SENSOR
Engine speed sensor is attached to bellhousing. It senses
and counts teeth on flywheel gear ring as they pass during engine
operation. Signal from speed sensor provides ECU with engine speed
and crankshaft angle. On flywheel gear ring, large trigger tooth and
notch is located 90 degrees before each TDC point. Each trigger tooth
is followed by 12 smaller teeth and notches before TDC point is
reached.
As each of 12 small teeth and notches pass magnetic core in
speed sensor, concentration and collapse of magnetic field induces
slight voltage (spike) in sensor pick-up coil winding. See Fig. 2.
Larger trigger teeth and notches induce higher voltage (spike) in
sensor pick-up coil winding. These voltage spikes enable ECU to count
teeth as they pass speed sensor.
Higher voltage spike (from larger tooth and notch) indicates
to ECU that piston will be at TDC position after 12 smaller voltage
spikes have been counted. ECU will then either advance or retard
ignition timing depending upon remaining sensor inputs.

Fig. 4: Circuit Diagram of HEI/EST Ignition System
Courtesy of General Motors Corp.
ADJUSTMENTS
The only adjustments that can be made to HEI/EST igntion
system are basic ignition timing and spark plug gap.
DIAGNOSIS
If reference or EST signals are interrupted due to an open
circuit or a faulty ECM, HEI/EST module will provide a timing signal
based on engine RPM. Engine may continue to run, although less
efficiently. If by-pass signal is lost, by-pass switch will direct RPM
information directly to coil rather than to ECM.
Normally, 5-15 seconds after starting a warm engine, by-pass
signal from ECM will operate a by-pass switch in HEI/EST module. The
HEI/EST module's RPM-controlled timing signal will switch over and RPM
signal will flow directly to the ECM for processing.
Loss of EST signal from ECM when 5-volt by-pass signal is
present will cause engine to stop because HEI/EST module is no longer
sending signals directly to ignition coil. Any loss of EST signal will
stop all flow to coil. If vehicle is restarted, engine will run for a
few seconds and stop when by-pass signal comes back on.
COMPONENT TESTING (HEI)
ELECTRONIC MODULE
NOTE: Testing applies to HEI systems with mechanical weights and
vacuum advance only.
1) An approved electronic module tester must be used to test
the module. Use Module Tester (J-24642-E). Follow manufacturer's
instructions.
2) When installing a new HEI control module, use silicone

the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
Fuel filter should be drained whenever "WATER IN FUEL"
warning light glows. Diesel fuel can damage asphalt and
painted surfaces. Always place a drain pan under fuel filter
to collect contaminated fuel. See Fig. 2.
1) Stop vehicle and turn engine off. Attach a long piece
of tubing to drain cock outlet. Place end of drain hose into
drain pan. Open filter assembly vent valve (Black + shaped
knob) and drain cock.
2) Drain approximately 1/2 pint (.24 Liters) from fuel
filter. Close vent valve and drain cock. Start engine and
check for leaks. If "WATER IN FUEL" warning lamp comes on
again, remove water contaminated fuel from fuel lines and
fuel tank.
WARNING: DO NOT bleed fuel lines on hot engine, as high exhaust
temperatures could cause fire. Use care when bleeding fuel
lines, as fuel is under extreme pressure and could penetrate
skin, causing personal injury. Wear safety goggles and
protective clothing when bleeding fuel lines.
CAUTION: DO NOT drain fuel/water separator when engine is running or
hot. Allow engine to cool before draining. Verify that the
WATER IN FUEL light on instrument panel is OFF.
Fig. 3: Locking Crankshaft at TDC
Courtesy of American Motors/Jeep Corp.