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Old May 11, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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Default '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...
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Old May 11, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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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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