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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

Disconnect solenoid vacuum hoses. Disconnect solenoid wiring
connector. Remove solenoid retaining bolts and solenoid. To install
valve, reverse removal procedure.
ECU CONNECTOR PIN IDENTIFICATION 24-PIN CONNECTOR MPFI TABLE
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Terminal No. Wire Function
A1 .................................................. Injector No. 3
A2 .................................................. Injector No. 6
A3 .................................................. Injector No. 2
A4 .................................................. Injector No. 4
A5 ................................................. Fuel Pump Relay
A6 ........................................................ Not Used
A7 ............................................. Oxygen Sensor Relay
A8 ..................................................... Shift Light
A9 ..................................................... Latch Relay
A10 ............................................. EGR/Evap. Solenoid
A11 ....................................................... Not Used
A12 ...................................................... A/C Relay
B1 .................................................. Injector No. 1
B2 .................................................. Injector No. 5
B3 ........................................................... AIS A
B4 .......................................................... AIS A1
B5 ........................................................... AIS C
B6 .......................................................... AIS C1
B7 .................................................. Battery (Pos.)\
B8 ........................................................ Ignition
B9 ........................................................ Not Used
B10 ............................................... Latched B (Pos.)\
B11 ......................................................... Ground
B12 ......................................................... Ground
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Fig. 9: Multi-Point Injection ECU Connector
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
ECU CONNECTOR PIN IDENTIFICATION 32-PIN CONNECTOR MPFI TABLE
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Terminal No. Wire Function
C1 ............................................. Speed Sensor (Pos.)\
C2 ..................................................... A/C Request
C3 ........................................................... Start
C4 ...................................................... P/N Switch
C5 .................................................... Sync. (Neg.)\

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FU EL IN JE C TIO N S YSTE M - T B I

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1988 Electronic Fuel Injection
JEEP/RENIX THROTTLE BODY INJECTION
2.5L Cherokee, Comanche, Wagoneer, Wrangler
DESCRIPTION
The Throttle Body Injection (TBI) system is a single
injector system that introduces fuel into throttle body from above
throttle plate. Fuel injector, located within throttle body, is
controlled by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
The ECU is a sealed microprocessor that receives input
signals from several sensors and other related engine components.
Based on these inputs, ECU generates output signals that control and
adjust air/fuel mixture and ignition timing as necessary for proper
engine performance.
ECU also controls engine idle speed, emission control
systems, upshift indicator light (manual transmission only), and A/C
compressor clutch.
OPERATION
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU)
On Cherokee, Comanche and Wagoneer, ECU is located under
instrument panel, above accelerator pedal. On Wrangler, ECU is
located behind glove box. Input information from various engine
sensors to ECU is used to determine engine operating conditions and
needs. Battery voltage input is used to ensure that correct output
voltage is supplied by ECU during fluctuations in battery voltage.
FUEL INJECTOR
Fuel injector is mounted in throttle body so that fuel is
injected into incoming airflow. When injector solenoid is energized,
armature and plunger move upward against spring. Check ball above
injector nozzle moves off seat and opens small orifice at end of
injector.
Fuel supplied to injector is forced around ball and through
orifice, resulting in fine spray of fuel. Volume of fuel injected is
dependent only on length of time that injector is energized by ECU,
as fuel pressure is constant at injector. During cold engine starts,
extra fuel is supplied so richer mixture will aid in starting.
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
Fuel pressure regulator is integral part of throttle body.
Pressure regulator has a spring chamber that is vented to same
pressure as tip of injector. Because differential pressure between
injector nozzle and spring chamber is same, only the length of time
that injector is energized controls volume of fuel injected.
Fuel pump delivers more fuel than is required by engine.
Excess fuel goes to fuel tank from pressure regulator via fuel return
hose. Fuel pressure regulator function is mechanical and ECU does not
control it.
FUEL PUMP

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.

3) Using ohmmeter, check MAP sensor ground circuit between
terminals No. 17 and 2 of ECU connector. If circuit is incomplete,
check sensor ground connection on bellhousing, near starter motor.
Replace ECU if ground is good. If terminal No. 17 is shorted to 12
volts, repair problem BEFORE ECU is replaced.
DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
To properly test throttle body fuel injection system,
service technician must have the following equipment available:
* Digital volt-ohmmeter (DVOM) or volt-ohmmeter with minimum input
impedance of one megohm.
* 12-volt test light, jumper wires and probes.
* Hand vacuum pump with gauge.
* Ignition timing light.
Fig. 4: Jeep/Renix Fuel Injection Diagnostic Connectors
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

NOTE: When diagnosing fuel system problems using following
procedures, no specialized service equipment is needed.
Following diagnostic procedures are NOT applicable if
special tester M.S. 1700 is used.
Six different test flow charts are used to fully evaluate
fuel injection system:
TEST 1: IGNITION OFF
This test checks that system power provides for ECU memory
keep-alive voltage.
TEST 2: IGNITION ON: POWER
This test checks system power function and fuel pump power
function.
TEST 3 & 3A: IGNITION ON: INPUT
These tests check the following components and their
circuits: closed throttle (idle) switch, Throttle Position Sensor
(TPS), MAP sensor, A/T gear selector switch, Coolant Temperature
Sensor (CTS) and MAT sensor. Coolant temperature and MAT sensors are
tested in cold condition. This procedure also checks all interrelated
wiring circuits as well.
TEST 4 & TEST 4A: SYSTEM OPERATIONAL
These tests check engine start-up circuit, fuel injector,
"Closed Loop" air/fuel mixture function, coolant temperature sensor
function, MAT sensor function, detonation sensor "Closed Loop"
ignition retard/advance function, EGR valve and canister purge
solenoid function, idle speed control and A/C control functions.
TEST 5: BASIC ENGINE
This test indicates failures in related engine components
that are not part of fuel injection system.
TEST 6: MANUAL TRANSMISSION UPSHIFT
This test checks upshift indicator light function on vehicles
with manual transmissions.
Fig. 5: Jeep/Renix Fuel Injection ECU Connector
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (CTS)
Removal & Installation
Allow engine to cool down. Disconnect CTS wiring harness.
Remove CTS from intake manifold and rapidly plug hole to prevent
coolant loss. Install replacement CTS and connect CTS wiring harness.
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
Remove air cleaner assemby. Remove injector wiring
connector. Remove injector retainer screws and clip. Using small
pliers, carefully grasp center collar of injector between electrical
terminals and carefully remove injector with lifting/twisting motion.
Discard both "O" rings. See Fig. 6.
Installation
1) Using light oil, lubricate new upper and lower "O" rings.
Install "O" rings in housing bore. Install back-up ring over upper
"O" ring. Position replacement injector in fuel body.
2) Center nozzle in lower housing bore and use a
pushing/twisting motion to seat injector. Align wire connectors in
proper orientation. Install retainer clip and screws. Connect
injector wiring. Install air cleaner.
Fig. 6: Fuel Injector & Throttle Body Assembly
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR

1 - 25 Amp
Rear Washer/Wiper.
2 - 15 Amp
Radio, Cigarette Lighter.
3 - 25 Amp
Blower Motor.
4 - 20 Amp
Turn Signal, Back-Up Lights, Rear Window Defogger Relay.
5 - 10 Amp
Dome Light, Courtesy Lights, Glove Box Light, Cargo Light,
Radio Memory, Power Mirrors, Teltak Connector.
6 - 15 Amp
Hazard Warning System, Stoplights.
7 - 10 Amp
Parking Lights, Headlight Warning Chime/Buzzer, Instrument
Panel Light Dimmer.
8 - 7.5 Amp
Gauges, Instrument Cluster, Seat Belt Warning, Headlight
Delay, Chime Module, Overhead Console.
9 - 5 Amp
Instrument Panel Illumination.
10 - 25 Amp
Rear Window Defogger.
11 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker)
Power Door Locks, Power Seats, Trailer Towing Wiring Harness.
12 - 10 Amp
ETR Radio, Power Antenna.
13 - Not Used (1984-87); 7.5 Amp (1988)
Transmission Control Unit.
14 - 25 Amp
Headlight Delay, Horns, Security Alarm.
15 - 5.5 Amp (Circuit Breaker)
Front Wiper.
16 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker)
Power Windows.
17 - 10 Amp
Clock, Security Alarm (Ign).
CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
REPLACING BLOWN FUSES
Before replacing a blown fuse, remove ignition key, turn off
all lights and accessories to avoid damaging the electrical system. Be
sure to use fuse with the correct indicated amperage rating. The use
of an incorrect amperage rating fuse may result in a dangerous

GEA R T O OTH C O NTA C T P A TTE R NS

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Gear Tooth Contact Patterns
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
The following article is for GENERAL INFORMATION purposes
only. Information does not SPECIFICALLY apply to all years, makes and
models, but is to be used as a general reference guide.
INSPECTION
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Wipe lubricant from internal parts. Rotate gears and inspect
for wear or damage. Mount dial indicator to housing, and check
backlash at several points around ring gear. Backlash must be within
specifications at all points. If no defects are found, check gear
tooth contact pattern.
GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN
NOTE: Drive pattern should be well centered on ring gear teeth.
Coast pattern should be centered, but may be slightly toward
toe of ring gear teeth.
1) Paint ring gear teeth with marking compound. Wrap cloth or
rope around drive pinion flange to act as brake. Rotate ring gear
until clear tooth contact pattern is obtained.
2) Contact pattern will indicate whether correct pinion
bearing mounting shim has been installed and if drive gear backlash
has been set properly. Backlash between drive gear and pinion must be
maintained within specified limits, until correct tooth pattern is
obtained.

Fig. 12: Location of Knock Sensor
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
IGNITION SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
When disconnecting wire from spark plug or distributor cap,
twist rubber boot slightly to loosen. Grasp boot (not wire) and pull
with steady, even force.
When separating control unit connectors, pull with firm,
straight force. Do not pry apart with screwdriver. When connecting,
press together firmly to overcome hydraulic pressure of silicone
grease.