96xj wont idle
07-31-2012, 01:42 PM
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96xj wont idle
i have a 96 xj 2wd i drove to work today no problem went to go out for lunch and car was dead. got out and saw positive realy dirty on the batt. so i took it off and cleaned it car had power and turns over but wont start. smells like gas! If i give it throttle it will start but the minute i let go it dies! ideas??
07-31-2012, 03:42 PM
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It could be a few things. I would first check for PROPER fuel pressure and GOOD spark.
Having to constantly give it gas is a decent clue, but still could be a couple things.
It could be a few things. I would first check for PROPER fuel pressure and GOOD spark.
Having to constantly give it gas is a decent clue, but still could be a couple things.
07-31-2012, 03:59 PM
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i have a 96 xj 2wd i drove to work today no problem went to go out for lunch and car was dead. got out and saw positive realy dirty on the batt. so i took it off and cleaned it car had power and turns over but wont start. smells like gas! If i give it throttle it will start but the minute i let go it dies! ideas??
Holding the pedal to the floor shuts off the injector pulse. They won't fire.
Sounds flooded.
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