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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1986CHEROKEE BASE, 2D UTILITY, 2.8 W, RWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETUNE-UPIGNITION SYSTEM - SOLID STATETESTINGCONTROL UNIT POWER FEED CHECK
1986 Jeep Cherokee Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic
Control Unit Power Feed Check
1986 Jeep Cherokee Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Control Unit Power Feed Check
NOTE:
Always check ignition coil primary circuit first before making this check.
- Disconnect 2-wire connector at control unit. Connect voltmeter negative lead to ground and positive lead to harness connector terminal "F2". If reading is the same as battery voltage, with ignition on, replace control unit. If not, proceed to next step.
- Connect voltmeter negative lead to ground and positive lead to Light Blue wire at harness connector terminal "F1" in 2-wire connector. Crank engine. Voltmeter reading should be within one volt of battery cranking voltage. If not, check for bad connections, ignition switch or starter solenoid.
- Turn ignition switch off. Connect 2-wire connector and disconnect 4-wire connector. Attach ammeter between ground and Black wire terminal "C1" on control unit side of connector. With ignition on, reading should be 0.9-1.1 amps. If reading is other than specified, replace control unit.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.