Top 10 1989 Jeep Wrangler Questions & Answers

if this vehicle has a crank positoin sensor, i would suspect that first before anything else. it would be mounted transmission bell housing toward top. very common poroblem with jeeps. does it have fuel pressure?

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Jeep Wrangler/YJ 1987-1995 Repair Guide

DISTRIBUITOR
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

2.5L Engine
1987-90 VEHICLES
See Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4




Fig. 1: Exploded view of the distributor-1987-90 2.5L engine






Fig. 2: Positioning the oil pump shaft for distributor installation-1987-90 2.5L engine






Fig. 3: Positioning the distributor rotor and shaft for installation-1987-90 2.5L engine








Fig. 4: Rotor position with the distributor properly installed-1987-90 2.5L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the primary lead from the terminal post at the side of the distributor.

The wire connector will contain a special conductive grease. Do not remove it. The same grease will also be found on the metal parts of the rotor.

1. Disconnect the vacuum line if there is one.
2. Remove the two distributor cap retaining hooks or screws and remove the distributor cap.
3. Note the position of the rotor in relation to the base. Scribe a mark on the base of the distributor and on the engine block to facilitate reinstallation. Align the marks with the direction the metal tip of the rotor is pointing.
4. Remove the bolt that holds the distributor to the engine.
5. Lift the distributor assembly from the engine.

To install, if engine was not disturbed:

1. Insert the distributor shaft and assembly into the engine. Line up the mark on the distributor and the one on the engine with the metal tip of the rotor. Make sure that the vacuum advance diaphragm is pointed in the same direction as it was pointed originally. This will be done automatically if the marks on the engine and the distributor are line up with the rotor.
2. Install the distributor hold-down bolt and clamp. Leave the screw loose enough so that you can move the distributor with heavy hand pressure.
3. Connect the primary wire to the distributor side of the coil. Install the distributor cap on the distributor housing. Secure the distributor cap with the spring clips or the screw type retainers, whichever is used.
4. Install the spark plug wires. Make sure that the wires are pressed all of the way into the top of the distributor cap and firmly onto the spark plugs.

If the engine was turned while the distributor was removed, or if the marks were not drawn, it will be necessary to initially time the engine. Follow the procedure below.
To install, if engine was disturbed:

1. Rotate the engine until the No.1 piston is at TDC compression.
2. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, in the distributor hole, rotate the oil pump gear so that the slot in the oil pump shaft is slightly past the 3:00 o'clock position, relative to the length of the engine block.
3. With the distributor cap removed, install the distributor with the rotor at the 5:00 o'clock position, relative to the oil pump gear shaft slot. When the distributor is completely in place, the rotor should be at the 6:00 o'clock position. If not, remove the distributor and perform the entire procedure again.
4. Tighten the lockbolt.

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Sounds like u have a fuel problem. The engine is not getting the fuel it needs thats why when u spray the starting fluid in it runs then dies when it burns it up. check the fuel pump and see what kind of psi your getting.

First, run a direct hotwire to the horn. If it fails to work, replace it. if it does work, check that the relay is working. If both horn and relay are good, likely the horn connection inside the steering wheel has gone bad. That requires removing the horn pad from the wheel and possibly going deeper into the top of the wheel to find the problem. (most often you won't need to go that far though)

My jeep wrangler wobbles like it needs an alignment.been off roading though. how do i fix it

Get the clutch slave cylinder and master cylinder looked at.One of the 2 has failed.If the pedal goes to the floor or is very loose,this is very likely the cause.Not an expensive fix.Hope this helps

heres a wiring diagram of the interior compartment, i circled the lihgts. hope this is helpful.

I agree with ZappaNut if you do not feel you are competent. If you do feel that you can do it I can send you the relevant pages from the Manual.

its on the front of the trans if the truck has a lot of rust you might want o pull out the engine other wise the trans needs to come out