1996 Jeep Cherokee Engine Shut down

Tiny
LES PORTER
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  • 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • V8
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 247,459 MILES
I started my '96 Jeep and drove for a very short distance and the engine shut down. The starter would turn over but the engine would not start. I discovered a 20 amp fuse blown in a module control box under the hood. I replaced the fuse and the car started. After driving a short distance the engine shut down and the fuse was again blown. Looking at the guide in the top of the housing, the fuse is marked transmission and "Powertrain Control Module. The ECM module has been replaced. How do I identify the PCM and learn its location under the hood. Could this be the cause of my engine shutting down or another electrical problem. I have checked all the wiring under the hood for a frayed wire and discovered none. How can I diagnose my problem?
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 AT 2:12 PM

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Tiny
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Thanks for the donation. When was the last tune-up? The ecm? I'm not sure what you replaced? Unplug the fuel pump relay, see if the fuse still blows, maybe you'll get lucky. If the computer is bad, something may have caused it to go bad, you need to fix, or it might cause the new computer to go bad. Are there any trouble codes?
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 AT 9:32 AM

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