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95 Cherokee cranks but won’t turn over

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Old Jan 21, 2026 | 07:20 PM
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Default 95 Cherokee cranks but won’t turn over

Fuel pump isn’t the issue - you can hear it prime when you turn the key.

It starts sometimes, but today I tried multiple times and it never started.

any ideas?
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Old Jan 21, 2026 | 09:19 PM
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Check the crankshaft position sensor. They fail often on these and cause exactly your symptoms cranking with no start, even with a working fuel pump. It's located on the top of the bellhousing, near the back of the engine. A faulty connection or a bad sensor won't send the signal needed for spark and injector pulse.
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