What is Renix Jeep?

Renix (Renix Electronique) was a joint venture by Renault and Bendix that designed and manufactured automobile electronic ignitions, fuel injection systems, electronic automatic transmission controls, and various engine sensors. odgreen , 10-19-2014 12:19 AM.

Is a 1988 Jeep Cherokee fuel Injected?

Thanks to its rugged construction, tough Quadra-Link Suspension, and reputation for reliability, the 1988 Jeep Cherokee continued to hang onto its niche in the ever-growing compact SUV market. The previous year’s introduction of a new fuel-injected inline-6 proved to be a boon to the Cherokee’s popularity.

What was the horsepower of a 1987 Jeep Renix?

1987 – the new Renix controlled 4.0 L six-cylinder engine was rated at 173 hp (129 kW; 175 PS) and 220 ft·lb (298 N·m) of torque. 1988 – 4.0 L output increased to 177 hp (132 kW; 179 PS) and 224 ft·lb (304 N·m) of torque, due to higher compression ratio. 1989 – Changed to Renix MPFI.

When did the Jeep Wrangler get a Renix engine?

The CJ/YJ “Universal” Jeep Wrangler did not get the AMC 4.0 engine until 1991, when it was accompanied by Chrysler-designed electronics as well. Until then, it retained the AMC 258 cu in (4.2 L) engine with a carburetor. No other Jeep vehicle was equipped with Renix electronic controls.

Is the 4.0 Renix engine part of the ground issue?

Eagle, i didnt relize it was renix also, looks nothing like the renix engines i have seen in the past. open cooling system, very basic 2.5L i’ll snap some pics of the odd stuff i see on the 4.0. Also i press the brake pedel and my turnsignals light up, is this part of the bad ground issue?

How does The Renix sensor on a Jeep Cherokee work?

Energizes the EGR valve solenoid to prevent flow of vacuum to the EGR valve. Update: Basically – this sensor functions by providing a resistance-to-ground circuit that the computer (ECU) uses to determine how much fuel the engine requires. (The hotter the coolant – the lower the resistance.)

Can you put a Ho motor in a Renix Jeep?

I’d rather do the housing and extend the wire and not risk it. There are also some other differences with swapping HO motors into Renix Jeeps and the other way around, most of it is gasket related and easily remedied with using the correct gaskets. Hope this helps some people!

What kind of engine does a Jeep Cherokee have?

This page contains an easy to follow set of diagnostics for your early model 4.0L Jeep Cherokee with RENIX based (NON-HO / early) engines & sensors. This information was provided by JabaThaHut and was also posted on Jeeps Unlimited.

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