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Anonymous Posted on Aug 01, 2014

Check engine light wont come on

4.7 runs fine. Just went through NJ inspection. No trouble codes but failed because check engine light won't come on.

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Most likely a burnt out check engine light bulb

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I hate to be overly simplistic, but did you check the bulb for the check engine light?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 14, 2008

SOURCE: Trouble code 54 on a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Carb'ed Engines:
Code 54 - Mixture Control (MC) solenoid is shorted or the ECM is faulty.

Fuel Injected Engines:
Code 54 - Camshaft (or distributor sync.) reference circuit - No camshaft position sensor signal detected during engine rotation.

Hope this helps

Mike

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SOURCE: failed smog the reading shows data trouble codes p1494

If you turn the ignition on does the check engine light come on for a few seconds and then shut off? If it doesn't, perhaps the bulb is burnt out or a previous owner removed the bulb?

Anonymous

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SOURCE: won't start - will crank but won't fire

If the relay is working fine and you checked it the correct way, then there is a blown fuse or a bad connection in the circuit with either the positive side or negative side of the circuit in the harness.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 05, 2011

SOURCE: check engine flashing engine misfire jeep

1st, replace your spark plugs(for gasoline engine) or heater plugs (for diesel engines)

if this does not work, have a mechanic check the timing of your engine. Engine timing is checked in the distributor, camshaft, and crankshaft.

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