Recent content by scout1963

Yes its an auto. Once and a while i can get it to cut out in park. I swapped out the tcu with a known good one. I didnt unplug and try it. I will do that. Thanks

Update: I rechecked with a known good ignition coil, and cam sensor, vehicle speed sensor, both o2 sensors, and the transmission computer. Wire problem maybe? Does any one know what tells the computer that the rev limit is hit. I know its gotta be the cam or crank sensor. Also what is cut...

It has a new auto zone coil. I have installed bad "new" parts before. I may start to check the new parts again. I also unplugged the o2 sensor threw a code (o2 power ground 0132) and still cut out exactally the same. plugged the o2 back in, code cleared.

I took it out and checked the wires, but did not swap it out. I will try that tonight. Thanks

Thanks. I still may have a bad "new" part like an ignition coil or cam sensor.

I tested the vacuum yesterday, it was 15 in. hg at idle steady needle. 0 vac at WOT, 30+ in.hg slammed shut throttle. Had a cat put on before I bought it.:dunno:

It has 188000 miles. No compression tests yet. Starts up fine and no smoke, plenty of power to 3000 rpm.

I am Stumped. I have a 1996 xj with a 4.0L AT. I have had it only a few months. On the drive home it would cut out at 2500 to 3000 rpm, like it is hitting the rev limiter. While in neurtral or park engine runs good, it will hit the rev limit at 5600 or where ever that limit is. Seem to have...