Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler YJ shifters

89 YJ no spark

kenn912

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I bought a 89 yj with the 4 cylinder. The person I bought it from stated they put a new clutch in it and could not get it to start. There is no spark. It has a new coil, cap and rotor.Could he have done something wrong to the crank position sensor while installing the clutch? I checked the CPS and the ohms are correct
 
what does your code say. do you have a cel showing? make sure all of the wire are pluged in tightly. i would check to see if CPS is properly installed.
 
I bought a 89 yj with the 4 cylinder. The person I bought it from stated they put a new clutch in it and could not get it to start. There is no spark. It has a new coil, cap and rotor.Could he have done something wrong to the crank position sensor while installing the clutch? I checked the CPS and the ohms are correct

I have the same engine here in the UK.

Have you checked to see if there is a spark from the coil to the dizzy cap and then from each of the four leads to the four plugs?

Is the battery fully charged to 13 volts?

Got gas? Is there gas entering the injector?

Have you checked every fuse and relay to rule out any electrical breaks preventing some of the sensors form working?

Is the throttle position sensor moving freely and not been damaged??

Did the Jeep turnover BEFORE then PO putting a new clutch?

Just some areas to consider.

Do you get anything at all or just dead??
 
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