2000 Cherokee starting problems
I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee V6 that will usually start fine the first time of the day, but after that it takes 3-4 tries with the starter.
I can turn the starter for about 2 seconds, 3 or 4 times, and then it starts. It starts this way if I don't press the accelerator. If I give it some gas, it won't start as easy.
I can turn it over forever (or until the starter burns up or the battery dies) and it will never start. I have to stop the starter and retry three or four times before it will start.
It runs perfectly smooth once it starts. The starter and battery are fine.
I knew of a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had this same problem for years, and it never got better or worse (and was never fixed).
Any ideas?
I can turn the starter for about 2 seconds, 3 or 4 times, and then it starts. It starts this way if I don't press the accelerator. If I give it some gas, it won't start as easy.
I can turn it over forever (or until the starter burns up or the battery dies) and it will never start. I have to stop the starter and retry three or four times before it will start.
It runs perfectly smooth once it starts. The starter and battery are fine.
I knew of a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had this same problem for years, and it never got better or worse (and was never fixed).
Any ideas?
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I agree that installing a fuel pressure GAUGE on the schrader valve on the fuel rail and comparing those readings with what you see on a cold start would be a good thing to do.
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