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HELP! 98 XJ crank no start!!

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Old Jan 8, 2025 | 10:18 PM
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Question HELP! 98 XJ crank no start!!

Alright ya’ll I’m in desperate need of the hive mind. I have a 98’ XJ (4.0) with a crank no start issue. I replaced the crankshaft sensor, I have spark, fuel pressure is at 50 when I try to crank and holds at 40 when I turn it off, starter fluid was a no go, disassembled/cleaned/reassembled the distributor pickup coil, checked all my fuses, fuel pump is turning on. I’m going to swap out the crankshaft sensor at the parts store tomorrow to see if I got a dead one out of the box (I’ve read that’s extremely common with non-OE). But if that fails then I’m completely out of ideas. Anyone got something else for me to try? Or is my xj officially a lawn ornament..
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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 06:21 AM
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Crank sensor swap is good. Ground refreshing is a must. See Cruiser54 tips write up.
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