97 xj 4.0 cranks but wont run
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97 xj 4.0 cranks but wont run
Just recently washed the motor like I do every time I take it wheeling. Not sure if that's the issue tho. My battery gauge reads zero and so does my fuel gauge. There's also no pressure in the fuel rail. Seems like the problem is no fuel. Checked all fuses and relays and it all "seems" fine. In the past few weeks there's been 2 times that I go to start it and nothing happens, meaning no clicks or anything. Then a minute later it starts. Maybe a bad ground? No idea. Also heard thinks about a crank position sensor but yet again no idea. No cel either. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and this has me ripping my hair out. Any input at all will help. Im in the army and need my vehicle running to get to work so anything asap! Thank you
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Do you hear the fuel pump spin up when you turn the key to "on"?
The 'no clicks or anything' no-start might be a NSS problem. If it cranks the NSS isn't the current problem though. I'm guessing on water somewhere it should not be.
Might start by disconnecting every connector you can find, blowing them dry, cleaning with electrical cleaner and re-assembling.
The battery and fuel gauges have me wondering about the ignition switch itself. But try drying the connectors first. Distributor cap too.
The 'no clicks or anything' no-start might be a NSS problem. If it cranks the NSS isn't the current problem though. I'm guessing on water somewhere it should not be.
Might start by disconnecting every connector you can find, blowing them dry, cleaning with electrical cleaner and re-assembling.
The battery and fuel gauges have me wondering about the ignition switch itself. But try drying the connectors first. Distributor cap too.
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