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Old 03-05-2010, 05:33 PM
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Engine turns and turns.. but doesn't start?
ideas and how to fix it?
Old 03-05-2010, 05:35 PM
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hundred different things could cause it. you'll have to start diagnosing and cross things off as you go. make sure you are getting spark and fuel.
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I have the same issue with my 1989. Getting fuel but no spark. Any suggestions?
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BTW, this happened to me earlier today also. I later I thought hmm maybe outta gas, dumped some fuel in it, fired right up so I topped it off ran around town a little bit then it did it again. Now its stuck in town. Gonna toe it to the inlaws in the morning and start troublshooting.
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Well went in today to tow the Jeep to work on it and it fired right up! Problem is when will it do it again?!
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If the engine is turning, but no spark. It could be your distributor. Have you been 4x4'n or washed your engine recently before? It could have water in it. I have had similar things happen to my 92 after cleaning the engine.
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Well I looked at the crank sensor (I think thats what it's called) that's located on the bellhousing. Followed the wires and found a wire that the insulation was worn through. Hopefully that was it. Havn't had a problem all day. Hopefully thats all it was.
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Originally Posted by chuckanut
I have the same issue with my 1989. Getting fuel but no spark. Any suggestions?
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