Cherokee Sport Turns Over But Won't Start
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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.
Please help.
Please help.
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Year: 1998 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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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Year: 1996
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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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Year: 2001
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Engine: 4.0 Straight Six
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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