1988 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

* Battery connections and specific gravity.
* Engine Compression.
* Electrical connections on components and sensors.
* Emission control devices.
* Ignition system.
* All vacuum line, fuel hose and pipe connections.
General Precautions
In order to prevent injury to operator or damage to system
or component parts, use following techniques:
* Turn ignition off before connecting or disconnecting any
component parts.
* DO NOT apply DC voltage greater than 12 volts or any AC voltage
to system.
* Disconnect battery cables before charging.
* Remove ECU from vehicle if ambient temperature could exceed
176

F (80
C).
* DO NOT modify or circumvent any system functions.
SYSTEM TESTING
Fuel System Test
WARNING: Always relieve residual fuel pressure in fuel delivery
system before opening system. To prevent chance of personal
injury, cover fittings with shop towel while disconnecting
fittings.
1) Remove cap from pressure test port located in fuel rail.
See Fig. 3 . Connect Fuel Pressure Gauge (J-34730-1) to pressure
fitting.
2) Start vehicle. Pressure should be approximately 31 psi
(2.1 kg/cm
) with vacuum hose connected to pressure regulator and
39 psi (2.6 kg/cm) with vacuum hose removed from pressure
regulator.
3) Check fuel pump flow rate. A good fuel pump will deliver
at least one liter of fuel per minute with fuel return line pinched
off. If fuel pump does not pump adequately, inspect fuel system for a
plugged fuel filter or filter sock.
Fig. 3: Fuel System Pressure Test Components
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
4) Fuel pump flow rate can be checked by connecting one end
of an old A/C gauge hose to fuel test port on fuel rail and inserting

other end of hose into a container of at least one liter or more
capacity.
5) Run fuel pump by installing a jumper wire into diagnostic
connector terminals D1-5 and D1-6. Be sure to pinch off fuel return
line or most of fuel will be returned to fuel tank.
EGR Solenoid Test
1) Verify that vacuum is present at vacuum fitting "C" of
EGR solenoid. See Fig. 4. Remove vacuum connector from "A" and "B".
Connect a vacuum gauge to "B".
2) Start and idle engine. There should be no vacuum at "B".
Disconnect electrical connector "D" from solenoid. There should now
be vacuum at "B".
Fig. 4: EGR Solenoid Test Points
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
MAP Sensor Test
1) Inspect MAP sensor hoses and connections. Repair as
necessary. With ignition on and engine off, test MAP sensor output
voltage at connector terminal "B". (Marked on sensor body). See
Fig. 5 . Output voltage should be 4 to 5 volts.
2) To verify wiring harness condition, test ECU terminal C-6
for same voltage described. Test MAP sensor supply voltage at sensor
connector terminal "C" with ignition on.

3) Voltage should be 4.5-5.5 volts. Same voltage should also
be at terminal C-14 of ECU wire harness connector. Using Diagnostic
Tester (M.S. 1170), test MAP sensor ground circuit at terminal D-3
and terminal "A" of sensor connector.
4) Using an ohmmeter, test MAP sensor ground circuit at ECU
connector between terminal D-3 of ECU connector and terminal B-11
with an ohmmeter.
5) If ohmmeter or diagnostic tester indicates an open
circuit, inspect for a defective sensor ground connection, located on
right side of cylinder block. If ground connection is good, ECU may
need to be replaced.
Fig. 5: MAP Sensor Test Points
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
O2 Sensor Heating Element Test
Disconnect O2 sensor connector. Connect an ohmmeter to
terminals "A" and "B" only (marked on the connector) of O2 sensor
connector. Resistance should be between 5 and 7 ohms. Replace sensor
if ohmmeter indicates an infinity reading.
CTS Test

1) Disconnect wire harness connector from CTS sensor. Test
resistance of sensor with a high impedance digital ohmmeter.
Resistance should be less than 1000 ohms with engine warm. See
TEMPERATURE-TO-RESISTANCE VALUES table.
2) Test resistance of wire harness between ECU terminal D-3
and sensor connector terminal. Repeat test at terminal C-10 of ECU
and sensor connector terminal. Repair wire harness if an open circuit
is indicated.
MAT Sensor Test
1) Disconnect wire harness connector from MAT sensor. Test
resistance of sensor with a high impedance digital ohmmeter.
Resistance should be less than 1000 ohms with engine warm. Replace
sensor if resistance is not within specified range. See
TEMPERATURE-TO-RESISTANCE VALUES table.
2) Test resistance of wire harness between ECU wire harness
connector terminal D-3 and sensor connector terminal. Repeat test
with terminal C-8 at ECU and sensor connector terminal. Repair wire
harness if an open circuit or resistance is greater than one ohm is
indicated.
TPS Test
See THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TEST PROCEDURE chart in this
article.
TEMPERATURE-TO-RESISTANCE VALUES (CTS & MAT SENSOR) TABLE
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C Ohms
(Approximate)
212 .......................... 100 ........................... 185
160 .......................... 70 ............................ 450
100 .......................... 38 ........................... 1600
70 ........................... 20 ........................... 3400
40 ............................ 4 ........................... 7500
20 ........................... -7 ......................... 13,500
0 ............................ -18 ........................ 25,000
-40 .......................... -40 ....................... 100,700
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Knock Sensor Test
1) Start engine until engine reaches normal operating
temperature. Connect Diagnostic Tester (M.S. 1700). Observe knock
value on tester. Using tip of screw driver, gently tap on cylinder
block next to knock sensor and observe knock sensor value on tester.
2) Knock sensor value should increase while tapping on
cylinder block. If knock sensor value does not increase while tapping
on cylinder block, check knock sensor for proper connection. If
connection is good, replace knock sensor.
Speed Sensor Test
Disconnect speed sensor connector from ignition control
module. Place an ohmmeter between terminals "A" and "B". (Marked on
connector) Reading should be 125-275 ohms with engine hot. Replace
sensor if readings are not within specifications.
Idle Speed Stepper (ISS) Motor
1) Set parking brake and block drive wheels. Route all
tester cables away from cooling fans, drive belts, pulleys and
exhaust system. Always allow engine speed to return to normal before
disconnecting testing tools.
2) With ignition off, disconnect ISS motor connector at

throttle body. Connect Exerciser Tool (Part No. 8980 002 646) into
ISS motor. See Fig. 6.
3) Connect Red clip to battery positive cable. Connect
Black clip to battery negative cable. Red light on exerciser tool
will illuminate when properly connected. Start engine.
NOTE: When switch on exerciser tool is in "High" or "Low"
position, light on exerciser tool will flash indicating
voltage pulses are being sent to ISS motor.
4) Move exerciser tool switch to "High" position. Engine
speed should increase. Move switch to "Low" position. Engine speed
should decrease. If engine speed increases or decreases while using
exerciser tool, ISS motor is functioning properly.
5) Disconnect exerciser tool and reconnect ISS motor
connector. If engine speed does not change, turn ignition off and
remove ISS motor from throttle body.
6) With ignition off, switch exerciser tool between "High"
and "Low" positions. Check movement of ISS motor pintle. Pintle
should move in and out. If pintle does not move, replace ISS motor.
7) Start engine and test new ISS motor for proper
operation. If pintle operates properly, check ISS motor bore in
throttle body for blockage and clean as necessary. Reinstall ISS
motor into throttle body.
Fig. 6: ISS Motor Test Connector
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
Fuel Injector Test

See FUEL INJECTOR TEST PROCEDURE chart in this article.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (CTS)
Removal & Installation
Drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect CTS wire connector. Remove CTS from engine block. Install
replacement CTS and connect CTS wire connector. Install air cleaner
assembly. Fill cooling system.
OXYGEN SENSOR
Removal & Installation
Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect O2 sensor wire
connector. Remove O2 sensor from exhaust manifold. Install O2 sensor
and tighten to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m). Connect O2 sensor wire connector
and lower vehicle.
KNOCK SENSOR
Removal & Installation
Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect knock sensor wire
connector. Remove knock sensor from cylinder block. Install knock
sensor and connect knock sensor wire connector. Lower vehicle.
SPEED SENSOR
Removal & Installation
Disconnect speed sensor wire connector. Remove 2 speed
sensor retaining bolts at transmission housing. Install speed sensor
and connect speed sensor wire connector.
STARTER MOTOR RELAY
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Identify, tag and
disconnect wiring to relay. Remove relay retaining screws and remove
relay from inner fender panel. Install replacement relay and connect
relay wires. Connect negative battery cable. Test relay operation.
MANIFOLD AIR/FUEL TEMPERATURE (MAT) SENSOR
Removal & Installation
Disconnect wire connector from MAT sensor. Remove MAT sensor
from intake manifold. To install, reverse removal procedure.
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR
Removal & Installation
Disconnect wire connector, vacuum hose, and retaining nuts
from MAP sensor. Remove sensor from firewall. To install, reverse
removal procedure.
FUEL INJECTOR
WARNING: Always relieve residual fuel pressure in fuel delivery
system before opening system. To prevent chance of personal
injury, cover fittings with shop towel while disconnecting
fittings.

Removal
Disconnect fuel lines from fuel rail assembly. Disconnect
injector wire harness connector. Remove fuel rail retaining bolts.
Remove vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator valve. Remove fuel
injector retaining clips and remove fuel injectors. See Fig. 7. On
models with (A/T), it may be necessary to remove throttle pressure
cable and bracket to remove fuel rail assembly.
NOTE: O-rings must be replaced before fuel lines are reassembled.
Installation
Install fuel injectors into fuel rail assembly and install
retaining clips. Position fuel rail onto manifold while lining up
injectors with holes in intake manifold. Secure injector retaining
bolts. Connect injector wire connectors to proper injectors. Install
fuel lines into fuel rail assembly. Connect vacuum hose to pressure
regulator. Install throttle pressure bracket and cable (A/T).
Fig. 7: Fuel Rail Assembly
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.

FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
WARNING: Always relieve residual fuel pressure in fuel delivery
system before opening system. To prevent chance of personal
injury, cover fittings with shop towel while disconnecting
fittings.
Removal & Installation
Remove injector fuel rail assembly. Remove 2 pressure
regulator retaining screws. Remove regulator from fuel rail. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust regulator after
installation.
IDLE SPEED STEPPER (ISS) MOTOR
Removal & Installation
1) Disconnect ISS motor connector. Remove ISS motor
retaining screws and ISS motor. To install, reverse removal
procedure. No idle speed adjustment is necessary. Idle speed is
controlled by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Removal & Installation
Disconnect TPS wire connector. Bend retaining bolts lock
tabs and remove retaining bolts. Remove TPS from throttle plate
assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust TPS after
installation. See ADJUSTMENTS in this article.
EGR VALVE
Removal & Installation
Disconnect vacuum hose from EGR valve. Remove bolts which
hold EGR valve to intake manifold. Remove valve and discard gasket.
Clean intake manifold gasket mating surface. To install valve,
reverse removal procedure. Always use new gasket. See Fig. 8.