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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Default 96 xj not firing

So basicly i am tired of trying to figure it out and i need some help. I was just driving then it stalled imediatly, no sputtering. Then wont start.. let it sit for about half an hour it would fire then run for about 30 seconds ten die. Over and over. But now it wont fire at all just cranks and cranks... need help please!!
Will pop just a little bit now and then.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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First thing you need to do is make sure that you have spark also check if you have fuel the correct pressure at the fuel rail. Check it with a mechanical pressure gauge. You may want to spray some starting fluid into the intake and try to start. Then we can go from there. But it does sound like you CPS took a dump. Give that above a try and let us know what you find.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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I checked fuel its good but loosing spark.. like i said it was running then just was done then started again then was not trying after that i believe it may be cps cause it just went away and all newer ignition items...
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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I do think it is your CPS. Also check you coil. These are the 2 main reason that it would just die on you, The way you said it did. I know when my CPS went out the coil was also bad. I ended up changing out both.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 12:50 AM
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Actually just put a coil in it about a month ago so im thinkin thats good unless it took that out with it but thank you for your input
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ktmcherokee13
Actually just put a coil in it about a month ago so im thinkin thats good unless it took that out with it but thank you for your input

If you put on an aftermarket coil, they are generally not to be trusted.
Was the old one still functional? If so, might try swapping it back in.
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