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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Default 98 Jeep Cherokee won't start

Jeep Cherokee won't start after overheating. I am getting spark at the plugs, am getting fuel, all guages are working fine. Can I do a cold compression test since the car won't start? How can I narrow the root cause down further?
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Yes, you can perform a compression test if the car won't start. And it wouldn't be a bad idea, considering your situation/symptom. How badly did the engine overheat?
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