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98 cherokee classic. cranks but no start.

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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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i have a 98 cherokee classic, and i went out one day and it wouldnt start it cranks but will not start. i have replaced the distributor button, distributor cap, cam sensor, crank sensor, coil, fuel pump gave it a new battery and i cant figure out what is wrong with it and I would LOVE some help. a buddy of mine told me it might be caused by a bad map sensor? PLEASE HELP!!!!
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Have you put a code reader on it to see if it has thrown any codes? Also, have you put a fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail to see if the engine is getting fuel? You need to stop throwing parts at it and start diagnosing, unless you have a bunch of $$ to waste.

Possible causes of a no start condition (eliminating causes by the parts you replaced):

* Bad fuel pump
* Blown main engine fuse (in distribution box)
* Relay stuck open for fuel pump (also in distribution box)
* Bad coil wire to distributor

These are good places to start. Always go by the KISS Principle. Start simple, go complicated if they don't work.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Try starting it in nuetral.If it does then the nuetral saftey switch needs cleaning.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 07:08 AM
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Angry fix one, find another...

couldnt figure it out. so i put it in the shop, they called not even an hour later telling me they were done. shorted wire, $20 fix. now im trying to figure out why my jeep is in limp home mode. do the 98 cherokee classic have the inline fuse on the TCU?
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