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how long does it take ur xj to start

Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ullbsorry
mine starts up as soon as i turn the key...within 1 second its running and i have 260k miles on it
mines the same for starting, ive got 106k and it starts up immediately regardless of temp. my buddy has an 04 rubicon with 30k on a new motor 102k on chassis & fuel system and his takes a while to start, 4-5 seconds, sometimes he has to turn the key a 2nd time to get it to start
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ball buster
mines the same for starting, ive got 106k and it starts up immediately regardless of temp. my buddy has an 04 rubicon with 30k on a new motor 102k on chassis & fuel system and his takes a while to start, 4-5 seconds, sometimes he has to turn the key a 2nd time to get it to start
Not a Renix. That's why.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Just bought my first. 170k miles, starts as soon as I turn the key. Not bad for a 12 year old Jeep.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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my jeep isnt startin for the past few days and i dont know y
ive tried everything to get it to start faster but no luck
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by stev-o
my jeep isnt startin for the past few days and i dont know y
ive tried everything to get it to start faster but no luck
Describe "everything".
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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There's a few things to try here....

  • First off, do a tune up with plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc.
  • Also, run some fuel injector cleaner....personally I'm partial to the Chevron Techron.

  • Here's my secret quick start up trick. Before I start the jeep on a cold morning, I turn the key to the "Run" position and leave it there for a few seconds. This kicks on your fuel pump and primes your injectors. After a couple seconds of doing this, mine will start instantly. However, if I turn the key straight on with out doing it, mine will take a couple seconds.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bighouts5591
There's a few things to try here....

  • First off, do a tune up with plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc.
  • Also, run some fuel injector cleaner....personally I'm partial to the Chevron Techron.
  • Here's my secret quick start up trick. Before I start the jeep on a cold morning, I turn the key to the "Run" position and leave it there for a few seconds. This kicks on your fuel pump and primes your injectors. After a couple seconds of doing this, mine will start instantly. However, if I turn the key straight on with out doing it, mine will take a couple seconds.
i always turn the key an let the system prime
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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i hav noticed that wen i have checked one of the lines on the fuel rail it doesnt actually pump any gas until i crank the engine it doesnt pump wen the key is in the on position but it does pump wen i crank the motor tho
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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My battery has seen better days but it probably takes 2-3 seconds to fire up.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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With a new CPS at .56 (AC Volts from it unplugged, cranking), and the JY 703 injectors, my old 90 Renix (264K), cold starts in under 2 seconds. (1-1/2). I suspect the better atomization changes the game a little for the Renix. Since I worked on it for the PO, I can say that's the best in 15 years!
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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my xj use to take alot longer to start than it does now but still about 2 seconds to fire up
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by stev-o
my xj use to take alot longer to start than it does now but still about 2 seconds to fire up
Normal for Renix, actually pretty good!!
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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well replaced my cps along with cleaning nss and it seems to be starting up fairly well now
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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My 97 takes like 10 seconds the first start up of the day unless I turn the key on 2 times and let the fuel pump cycle of course mine has been sitting in some dude's yard for 3 years with a hole in the gas tank
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by XJdryva
My 97 takes like 10 seconds the first start up of the day unless I turn the key on 2 times and let the fuel pump cycle of course mine has been sitting in some dude's yard for 3 years with a hole in the gas tank
that explains y it takes so long uve have it just sitting in some dudes yard
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