1988 JEEP CHEROKEE battery

panel to gain access to blower motor mounting screws.
2) Remove screws attaching evaporator housing to instrument
panel and mounting bracket. Lower evaporator housing and pull hoses
and grommet through opening.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Evacuate, leak test,
recharge and check A/C system for proper operation.
EXPANSION VALVE
Removal (Cherokee, Comanche & Wagoneer)
Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect A/C hoses from expansion
valve. Disconnect expansion valve from evaporator core inlet and
outlet tubes. Remove expansion valve.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Evacuate, leak test,
recharge and check A/C system operation.
NOTE: The expansion valve is pre-set and should not be adjusted. A
faulty valve requires replacement.
Removal (Wrangler)
1) Discharge system using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Remove evaporator housing. Remove
insulation wrapped around suction line and expansion valve.
2) Mark capillary tube location on suction line. Disconnect
inlet and outlet connections, capillary tube clamp and equalizer tube.
Remove expansion valve.
Installation
1) Clean suction line to provide positive contact with
replacement expansion valve capillary tube. Connect inlet and outlet
hoses. Clamp capillary tube securely at marked position and connect
equalizer tube.
2) Wrap expansion valve and line with insulation. Install
evaporator housing assembly. Evacuate, leak test, recharge and check
A/C system operation.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT
Removal (Cherokee, Comanche & Wagoneer)
1) Disconnect battery ground. Remove console (if equipped).
Remove lower instrument panel. Disconnect electrical connection at
thermostat. See Fig. 3.
2) Remove capillary tube retaining screw. Remove thermostat
retaining screws. Remove capillary tube from tube guide hole.
Installation
1) To install, feed capillary tube through tube guide hole
until Red tape on capillary tube just enters hole in housing. Install
capillary tube retaining screw and clip.
2) Install thermostat retaining screws and attach electrical
connection. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
CAUTION: Handle capillary tube with care to avoid bends or kinks
which could cause thermostat to malfunction.
Removal (Wrangler)
Remove evaporator housing assembly. Remove lower cover.

be obtained. During high speeds "on" time may be 10 percent and "off"
time 90 percent. During low speeds with high electrical loads, "on"
time may be 90 percent and "off" time 10 percent.
SI SERIES
A rectifier bridge, connected to stator windings, contains 6
diodes (3 positive and 3 negative) molded into an assembly. This
rectifier bridge changes stator AC voltage into DC voltage, which
appears at output terminal.
Alternator field current is supplied through a diode trio
which is also connected to stator windings. A capacitor is mounted to
end frame, protecting rectifier bridge and diodes from high voltage
and suppressing radio interference noise.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: See the TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES article
in the GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING section.
TESTING
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
NOTE: Before making electrical checks, visually inspect all
terminals for clean, tight connections. Check alternator
mounting bolts and drive belt tension. Battery must be in
good condition to test charging system.
TESTING (ON-VEHICLE)
CS SERIES
Over/Undercharged Battery (W/ STandard Instruments)
1) If an overcharging condition is suspected, run engine at a
moderate speed. Connect a voltmeter across battery terminals. If
voltmeter indicates more than 16 volts, replace alternator.
2) If an undercharging condition is suspected, disconnect
2
wire connector from alternator. Turn ignition on with engine off.
Connect a voltmeter between terminal "L" in wiring harness and ground.
Record reading.
3) If terminal "I" is used, connect voltmeter between
terminal "I" and ground. Record reading. If voltmeter reads battery
voltage, circuits are okay. If voltmeter reads zero, this indicates an
open circuit between terminal checked and battery. Repair as
necessary.
Overcharged Battery (W/ Gauges)
If an overcharging condition is suspected, run engine at a
moderate speed. Connect a voltmeter across battery terminals. If
voltmeter indicates more than 16 volts, replace alternator.
Alternator Output Test (W/ Standard Instruments Or Gauges)
1) Run engine at moderate speed, all electrical accessories
off. Measure voltage across battery, if above 16 volts, replace
alternator.
2) Connect an ammeter in circuit at "BAT" terminal of
alternator. Turn on all available accessories. Connect a battery load
tester across battery. Operate engine at 2000 RPM and adjust battery
load tester as required to obtain maximum current output while

maintaining 13 volts or more.
3) Output must be within 15 amps of rated output stamped on
alternator. If output is not within 15 amps of rated output, replace
alternator.
SI SERIES
Overcharged Or Undercharged Battery
1) If an overcharging condition is suspected, attach a
voltmeter across battery terminals. Run engine at a moderate speed
with all accessories off. If voltmeter reads 15.5 volts or more,
remove alternator for repair.
2) If an undercharging condition is suspected, turn ignition
on. Connect a voltmeter from alternator "BAT" terminal to ground.
Voltmeter should read 12 volts. Connect voltmeter between No. 1
terminal and ground. Voltmeter should read one volt or more.
3) Connect voltmeter between No. 2 terminal and ground.
Voltmeter should read 12 volts. A zero reading on any connection
indicates an open between connection and battery. Opens in the No. 2
lead may be between terminals at the crimp between harness wire and
terminal, or in wire.
Alternator Output Test
1) Connect an ammeter in circuit at "BAT" terminal of
alternator. Turn on all available accessories. Connect a carbon pile
across battery. Operate engine at 2000 RPM and adjust carbon pile as
required to obtain maximum current output.
2) Ampere output must be within 10 amps of rated output. If
output is not within 10 amps of rated output, ground field winding by
inserting a screwdriver into test hole. Repeat step 1).
3) If output is increases to within 10 amps of rated output
with field grounded, regulator is defective. If output remains below
10 amps of rated output, check field winding, diode trio, rectifier
bridge, and stator.
CAUTION: Tab is within 3/4" of casting surface. DO NOT force tool
beyond 1" into end frame. If test hole is not accessible,
proceed to BENCH TESTING.
BENCH TESTING
NOTE: There are no internal checks for CS series alternators.
SI SERIES
Rotor Field Winding Test
1) To check for grounds, attach ohmmeter leads to shaft and
slip ring (each ring in turn). If reading is not infinity, replace
rotor.
2) To test for open field, attach ohmmeter leads to each slip
ring. Resistance should measure about 2.4
2.8 ohms on 12SI series, or
1.72.1 ohms on 17SI series. If not, replace rotor.

Brake switch is an input device mounted above the brake
pedal. When brake pedal is operated, brake switch delivers an input
signal to the TCM. The TCM uses input signal for controlling No. 3
valve body solenoid for torque converter lock-up.
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
NOTE: Neutral safety switch may be referred to as park/neutral
safety switch or gear select switch.
Neutral safety switch is an input device mounted on the
transmission manual valve shaft. Neutral safety switch delivers an
input signal to TCM, indicating transmission manual valve gear
position.
SPEED SENSOR
Speed sensor, mounted in adapter housing or extension
housing, is an input device consisting of speed sensor rotor and speed
sensor. Speed sensor rotor is mounted on transmission output shaft.
Input signal is delivered from speed sensor to TCM with each
revolution of transmission output shaft. The TCM uses input signal for
controlling transmission operation.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
The TPS, mounted on throttle body, determines throttle
position and delivers an input signal to TCM. The TCM uses input
signal for controlling transmission upshifts and torque converter
lock-up.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
When performing vehicle diagnosis:
* Ensure transmission fluid level is correct and fluid is
neither contaminated nor aerated.
* Ensure shift cable is properly adjusted. Refer to the
appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article in
this section.
* Ensure battery is fully charged.
* Perform visual inspection, ensuring all electrical
connections at transmission, TCM, throttle position sensor,
neutral safety switch, speed sensor and brake switch are
clean and properly installed.
* Perform TEST 1A - VERIFICATION OF THE COMPLAINT under TROUBLE
SHOOTING CHARTS in this article.
* Repair diagnostic trouble codes in order displayed.
* Always perform TEST 2A - VERIFICATION TEST after repair is
completed. See TEST 2A - VERIFICATION TEST under TROUBLE
SHOOTING CHARTS in this article.
RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
NOTE: Manufacturer recommends using Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout
Box-II (DRB-II) with proper cartridge for system diagnosis.
Other after-market scan tools may be used for system
diagnosis. The following procedure is for DRB-II scan tool
usage. Use manufacturer's instruction for operating the

* CARTRIDGE ERROR
* HIGH BATTERY
* KEYPAD TEST FAILURE
* LOW BATTERY
* RAM TEST FAILURE
3) If no error messages appear, display will read as follows
after a few seconds: 1) VEHICLES TESTED, 2) HOW TO USE, 3) CONFIGURE
and 4) SELECT SYSTEM.
4) Select 4) SELECT SYSTEM to enter diagnostic system. Once
in SELECT SYSTEM, select 2) TRANSMISSION to enter transmission.
Display will read 1) EATX and 2) AW4.
5) Select 2) AW4. After a few seconds display will change to
read AW4, VERSION 01. After a few seconds, display will read AW4 MENU,
1) SYSTEM TEST and 2) READ FAULTS. If DOWN ARROW is depressed 3 times,\
display will read as follows: 3) STATE DISPLAY, 4) ACTUATOR TESTS and
5) ADJUSTMENTS.
NOTE: The ACTUATOR TESTS and ADJUSTMENTS cannot be used when
diagnosing the AW-4 transmission.
Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes
1) Select 2) READ FAULTS from AW4 MENU. If no diagnostic
trouble code exists, display will read as follows: AW4 FAULTS, NO
FAULTS DETECTED.
2) If diagnostic trouble code exists, the following message
will be displayed: 1 OF 3 FAULTS. This number will vary depending on
number of diagnostic trouble codes stored in the TCM memory.
3) Diagnostic trouble code and message will be displayed.
Press DOWN ARROW key to display next diagnostic trouble code. To
identify diagnostic trouble code, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
IDENTIFICATION table.
NOTE: See TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTS to diagnose faults indicated by
trouble codes.
NOTE: Valve body solenoid diagnostic trouble code 700 may appear
in a FAULT PRESENT or FAULT STORED status. Status will be
displayed along with diagnostic trouble code. Diagnostic
trouble code must be diagnosed depending on the status. See
TEST 1A - VERIFICATION OF THE COMPLAINT under TROUBLE
SHOOTING CHARTS.
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Trouble Code Problem Area
700 ( 1) .............................. Valve Body Solenoid
702 ......................................... Speed Sensor
703 ............................... ( 2) Gear Select Switch
705 ............................. Throttle Position Sensor
706 ......................................... Brake Switch
707 ..................................... Wrong TCM Or TCU
( 1) - Trouble code may apply to individual valve body
solenoids. Valve body solenoid may be referred to
as S1 for No. 1, S2 for No. 2 and S3 for No. 3.
( 2) - Gear select switch is the same as the neutral
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CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

1) Once all diagnostic trouble codes have been obtained,
diagnostic trouble code(s) can be erased from TCM memory by
disconnecting electrical connector from TCM for at least 15 seconds.
CAUTION: DO NOT disconnect battery, as data stored in other vehicle
control modules will be lost.
2) The TCM is located behind right side of instrument panel
on Cherokee. See Fig. 1.
DRB-II OPERATING MODES
NOTE: The DRB-II can be operated in several different modes to
perform various tests. Except for voltmeter/ohmmeter and HOW
TO USE modes, all other operating modes are selected from
AW4 MENU. See ENTERING AW4 MENU under RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES.
VOLTMETER/OHMMETER MODE
To access voltmeter/ohmmeter mode, connect Red volt-ohmmeter
test lead to Red port at top right corner of DRB-II. There are 2
different ports on top of DRB-II; ensure test lead is connected to
proper port. Access voltmeter or ohmmeter mode using manufacturer's
instructions.
NOTE: The DRB-II is grounded through transmission diagnostic
connector and only one test lead is required. When
diagnosing transmission, an external volt-ohmmeter may
sometimes be required.
HOW TO USE MODE
1) This mode gives instructions on DRB-II usage. To enter
this mode, see steps 1) through 4) of ENTERING AW4 MENU under
RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES . Select 2) HOW TO USE.
2) A series of screens will be displayed explaining DRB-II
key usage for system diagnosing.
SYSTEM TEST MODE
NOTE: SYSTEM TEST mode consists of a stationary test and a road
test. The SYSTEM TEST mode must be selected from AW4 MENU.
See ENTERING AW4 MENU under RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODES.
1) Stationary test monitors transmission system data, current
valve body solenoid failures, switch failures, correct TCM
application, calibration and operation. Road test checks all valve
body solenoids and speed sensor.
2) Technician will be instructed to place shift lever in each
gear position, starting by shifting into 1-2 position. Once
transmission is in Park, brake pedal must be depressed to check brake
switch.
3) After brake switch is checked, technician will be
instructed to slowly depress throttle. DRB-II will display 7 asterisks
( ******* ) corresponding to throttle position. While depressing
accelerator, Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) sweeps through entire
range of positions required by the TCM.
4) A corresponding asterisk will be cleared from DRB-II
display as each throttle position is sensed by TCM. Several attempts
may be required to clear all asterisks from the display, depending on

how fast accelerator is depressed.
5) After throttle position is checked, technician will be
instructed to drive the vehicle. The DRB-II will indicate if a
requested action is seen by the TCM. If technician is requested to
perform a particular operation and TCM does not acknowledge the
action, press ENTER key to continue testing.
6) The TCM will instruct technician to accelerate vehicle at
light throttle to ensure transmission shifts through all gears,
indicating proper valve body solenoid operation.
7) During road test, ensure vehicle can be accelerated slowly
and evenly to allow transmission to enter all gear ranges without
downshifting or braking. If a failure is sensed, a diagnostic trouble
code will be displayed on DRB-II.
NOTE: If TCM senses a failure, control logic activates a specified
valve body solenoid to obtain a certain gear depending on
failure. Because transmission diagnostic trouble codes are
displayed one at a time, multiple diagnostic trouble codes
must be identified by retesting transmission.
STATE DISPLAY MODE
NOTE: STATE DISPLAY mode must be selected from AW4 MENU. See
ENTERING AW4 MENU under RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES .
Select 3) STATE DISPLAY on DRB-II.
Module Information
When selecting module information option, the TCM version
will be indicated by a 2-digit number. Information can be used to
verify proper TCM application.
Sensor
1) When selecting sensor option, TPS and RPM indications will
be shown. The TPS indicator will display a 7 segment bar graph,
indicating TPS position and throttle plate angle.
2) A properly operating TPS should indicate 7 segments
through full throttle travel. The RPM indicator will display
transmission output shaft revolutions per minute.
Brake Switch Or Input/Output
Display indicates brake switch status, indicating whether
brake pedal is applied or released. Display also indicates shift lever
position, whether a valve body solenoid is on or off and present
transmission operating gear.
DRB-II PROBLEMS & ERROR MESSAGES
CARTRIDGE ERROR
1) If CARTRIDGE ERROR message is displayed, disconnect DRB-II
from transmission diagnostic connector. DO NOT touch keys on DRB-II
keypad. Reconnect DRB-II to transmission diagnostic connector and note
display.
2) If CARTRIDGE ERROR message is displayed, replace DRB-II
cartridge and proceed with diagnostics. If KEYPAD TEST FAILURE message
is displayed, replace DRB-II and proceed with diagnostics.
HIGH BATTERY
If HIGH BATTERY message is displayed, use external voltmeter
to check battery voltage at battery terminals. If battery voltage is
11.7-13.0 volts, replace DRB-II. If battery voltage is not 11.7-13.0

volts, check charging system.
KEYPAD TEST FAILURE
1) If KEYPAD TEST FAILURE message is displayed, disconnect
DRB-II from transmission diagnostic connector. DO NOT touch keys on
DRB-II keypad. Reconnect DRB-II to transmission diagnostic connector
and note display.
2) If KEYPAD TEST FAILURE message is not displayed, proceed
with diagnostics. If KEYPAD TEST FAILURE message is displayed, replace
DRB-II and proceed with diagnostics.
LOW BATTERY
If LOW BATTERY message is displayed, use external voltmeter
to check battery voltage at battery terminals. If battery voltage is
11.7-13.0 volts, replace DRB-II. If battery voltage is not 11.7-13.0
volts, check charging system.
RAM TEST FAILURE
1) If RAM TEST FAILURE message is displayed, disconnect DRB-
II from transmission diagnostic connector. DO NOT touch keys on DRB-II
keypad. Reconnect DRB-II to transmission diagnostic connector and note
display.
2) If RAM TEST FAILURE message is not displayed, proceed with
diagnostics. If RAM TEST FAILURE message is displayed, replace DRB-II
and proceed with diagnostics. If KEYPAD TEST FAILURE message is
displayed, replace DRB-II and proceed with diagnostics.
COMPONENT TESTING
BRAKE SWITCH
Brake switch is mounted above brake pedal. When brake pedal
is operated, brake switch delivers an input signal to TCM. The TCM
uses input signal for controlling No. 3 valve body solenoid for torque
converter lock-up. No other information is available from
manufacturer.
NOTE: For proper brake switch adjustment, see BRAKE SWITCH under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
NOTE: Neutral safety switch may be referred to as park/neutral or
gear select switch. For proper neutral safety switch
adjustment, see NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION.
Disconnect electrical connector. Note terminal
identification. See Fig. 4. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between
specified terminals in relation to shift lever position. See NEUTRAL
SAFETY SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS table. Replace neutral safety
switch if continuity is not as specified.
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Shift Lever Continuity
Position Between Terminals