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Old May 13, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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Default 1989 cherokee wont start without starting fluid

My 89 will not start unless I give it a bit of starting fluid at air filter. Especially if it has sat for a few hours.
Once I get it started it runs fine. Changed fuel filter and crankshaft position sensor. Fuel pressure at injector rail about 32-34. Any ideas.
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Old May 13, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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I'm just curious. The pump runs a couple of seconds when you turn the ign. on. Try doing that a few times (wait a few seconds between), and see if she's go without a prime.
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Old May 14, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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Yes I have done that and each time the pump ran for a few seconds.
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Old May 14, 2014 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 1989 Desert Tan
Yes I have done that and each time the pump ran for a few seconds.
And it still wouldn't start without starting fluid?
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Old May 14, 2014 | 08:10 AM
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Tps ?http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/1...oblems-687397/
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Old May 14, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Good point.

Actually, he really should begin by doing posts 1,3,4, and 5 in my Tips below. Could be a fuel pump relay connection etc.

That's where I'd start but I'm somewhat prejudiced that way...........
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