Where to get ground cable for Jeep Cherokee?
Go down to your local auto parts store and pick up a generic, pre-made battery ground cable that has an ‘eye’ on both ends. Attach this at the shown mounting bolt for the dipstick tube and then connect it directly to the frame / front chassis. (There are a couple of good locations – you’ll have to crawl under and see for yourself!)
Where are the ground points on a Jeep Cherokee?
Note that some of these are ‘add-on’ ground points! The factory wimped out and only used the harness and a braided ground strap located on the rear, driver’s side of the head that then attaches to the firewall. If someone removes this ground strap (or it goes bad) then you will end up with all kinds of bizarre electrical and engine issues!
Where does the ground strap go on a jeep?
All this is, apparently, is a ground to a part that is rubber isolated from the rest of the vehicle, probably to prevent long-term corrosion. Disconnected it is not going to cause driveability issues. I’ve been busy at work and my hobby car projects so my daily driver hasn’t been getting the attention she deserves.
Why is the throttle position sensor on my Jeep Cherokee not working?
Note 1 – The Throttle Position Sensor is VERY sensitive to poor grounds and the connector to the TPS often gets oxidized by moisture infiltration. Go down to your local auto parts store and pick up a generic, pre-made battery ground cable that has an ‘eye’ on both ends.
Go down to your local auto parts store and pick up a generic, pre-made battery ground cable that has an ‘eye’ on both ends. Attach this at the shown mounting bolt for the dipstick tube and then connect it directly to the frame / front chassis. (There are a couple of good locations – you’ll have to crawl under and see for yourself!)
Note that some of these are ‘add-on’ ground points! The factory wimped out and only used the harness and a braided ground strap located on the rear, driver’s side of the head that then attaches to the firewall. If someone removes this ground strap (or it goes bad) then you will end up with all kinds of bizarre electrical and engine issues!
How to diagnose erratic behavior of a Jeep Cherokee?
If this one is gone… count on wierd engine behavior! On RENIX (Non-HO) 4.0L engines you should be on extra alert regarding your TPS ground wire! Check for leakage / high-resistance and if necessary install a jumper ground wire direct from the TPS side of the connector direct to the firewall ground.
If this one is gone… count on wierd engine behavior! On RENIX (Non-HO) 4.0L engines you should be on extra alert regarding your TPS ground wire! Check for leakage / high-resistance and if necessary install a jumper ground wire direct from the TPS side of the connector direct to the firewall ground.