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97 Wrangler has died.

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Biscuit, Sep 28, 2024.

  1. Sep 28, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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    Biscuit

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    Hello All. I have a 97 4.0 Wrangler that is giving us a fit. I parked it in the yard one day, and the next day it would not start. The gauges were all dead as well. It would turn over, but would not catch. I replaced the CPS, but this did not help.
    So, I had it towed to a reputable shop. They decided it needed a new computer. The new computer did not fix the issue. They sent it back and got another. Still, it will not start. It has them stumped. I am beyond baffled.
    Have any of you heard of such an issue?
    It has 175k, but it looks and ran great.
     
    Biscuit, Sep 28, 2024
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  2. Sep 29, 2024 at 7:08 AM
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    LYFZGOOD

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    2.5” lift 32x11.50x15,cold air intake, Smittybuilt stainless steel Bumpers, rough county pocket flares,Rugged ridge seat covers and floor mats. Conversion LED headlights 20’ LED Light bar hardtop,soft top,bikini top.
    Is it getting fuel?
     
    LYFZGOOD, Sep 29, 2024
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  3. Sep 30, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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    As far as I know it is. The gauges don't work, so I think that is why they believe it is a computer. The problem is that even with a new computer it doesn't run. They are actually a reputable shop, but it has now been there a month.
     
    Biscuit, Sep 30, 2024
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  4. Nov 4, 2024 at 3:42 PM
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    97jeeper&12

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    Is it running yet? If so, what was the problem?
    Our experience mirrors yours for our 1997 4.0L, 5 sp, except 2 shops involved. Got Jeep home from being at 2nd shop for over a month--thought computer, but did nothing to get replacement computer except give excuses as to ordering, not receiving, etc. Shipped ECM to Florida today for testing/repair if needed.
     
    97jeeper&12, Nov 4, 2024
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