'96 XJ won't fire over
'96 XJ 4.0L inline 6.
It won't turn over, tried jump starting it, replaced the fuel filter, distributor cap and rotor, coil, caved and got a new Optima... The fuel pump is working.
Any ideas?? Drove it Saturday night and woke up to a dead car 8 hours later. Ran great the night before...
It won't turn over, tried jump starting it, replaced the fuel filter, distributor cap and rotor, coil, caved and got a new Optima... The fuel pump is working.
Any ideas?? Drove it Saturday night and woke up to a dead car 8 hours later. Ran great the night before...
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From: A curiously warm handbasket
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Does it crank over at all? If yes, possible bad crank sensor. If no, I'd first try jumping across the starter leads with a screw driver. If that doesn't work, check your cables for corrosion. If you're good there, it could be a starter. Bribe a friend to tap the starter with a hammer while you try to crank it. If it cranks then, it's definitely a starter.
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