cranks but won't start, i think no fuel

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Sep 28, 2009 | 02:10 PM

bigal5131

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Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

cranks but won't start, i think no fuel

I have a 99 cherokee that has been parked for about 6 months, I started it about once a month, the last time about 3 weeks ago. This weekend the battery was completely dead, so I charged it, now it won't start. No spark, where is crankshaft positioning senor located at?

Last edited by bigal5131; Sep 28, 2009 at 03:10 PM. Reason: found no spark

Sep 28, 2009 | 02:22 PM

alpine.adrenaline

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From: 9000 ft, CO

Year: 1999 XJ

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0L

Here's some fuse info on 97+ XJ's: http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...tification.htm.

Last edited by alpine.adrenaline; Sep 28, 2009 at 02:24 PM.

Sep 28, 2009 | 05:24 PM

Abovetimberline

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From: Chico,ca

Year: 89

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

cps is located on the top left of the bellhousing,try to unplug it and plug it back in,sometimes they get dirty also,this may help.

Sep 28, 2009 | 05:32 PM

sgtskid

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From: Knoxville, TN

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 inline 6 (o yea!)

if it is not getting fuel a quick way to find out is
1. unhook the fuel line from the injector rail and turn the ignition on. If it doesn't pump fuel then there ya go.
2. Spray starting fluid in the intake if it starts with it but will not continue to run then you have verified your problem.

As for no spark I agree with starting with the cps.