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Cherokee Sport Turns Over But Won't Start

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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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Default Cherokee Sport Turns Over But Won't Start

My 96 Cherokee Sport won't start. When I crank the ignition, the engine turns over but instantly shuts down. If I give it a little gas during ignition, then engine will run ONLY if I keep my foot on the gas. Once I let up on the pedal, the engine shuts down again. Battery seems good.

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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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i have the same problem.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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I would start by checking the pressure on the fuel rail with a mechanical pressure gauge. Also make sure that you have a strong BLUE spark. No other color will be good enough. Check those out and let us know wheat you find and we can go from there.
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 09:16 AM
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I'm no mechanic but my jeep was doing something like that .I found if I turned the key back a little bit it would run . May not help ya . But it's worth a shot.
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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I remember mine did this when I took my throttle body off and cleaned it. I forgot to plug the IAC motor in and it would not stay running. I'd check that to see if the motor is still working
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