I have a 1990 Jeep YJ. It started out not starting intermittently

Asked by Mark Sep 07, 2020 at 12:04 PM about the Jeep Wrangler

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1990 Jeep Wrangler YJ that started out by not starting intermittently.
Sometimes it would, sometimes it wouldn’t. When I wouldn’t start, it wouldn’t
even fire. I replaced the battery, the distributor, the plug wires, the coil, the
pcm, and I still won’t start. It’s getting gas, but no spark. I’m at a loss, what
next ? I can’t find a crank sensor, and the coil get 12v with the ignition switch
in. I even cleaned up some grounds ? What’s next

2 Answers
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Nathan answered 3 years ago

Dumb question, but are the plugs bad? Doubtful they all are, but just thought I'd ask. Sounds like you've covered all the other bases.

Mark helpful
85

Nathan answered 3 years ago

Sounds like it *might* be the crank position sensor, though. It's in the bellhousing.

Mark helpful

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