I just got a cherokee i need help, i think i fudged it up....
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I just got a cherokee i need help, i think i fudged it up....
SO i got it 2 weeks ago and am hoping to turn it into my daily car. I am already prepared to spend alot on it since i got it for super cheap. but anyways i changed the spark plugs and the cables. And yes i did make sure to do it right. i labled everything on the new cables and cap before i removed the old one and put the new one. i changed the cap and the button thingy. Now i cant get it to turn over. I dosent sputter it dosent click. It makes the regular noise to turn on but it dosent.... finish it you get what im saying. I turn on an ran fine before i changed everything. bstery is good and has gas.
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Last edited by Shaz1r; 06-02-2019 at 09:53 PM.
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I am getting the impression it is not cranking, as in the starter not engaging at all. If i'm hearing you right, check out a thread or two about checking and cleaning the neutral start safety switch. The timing of the failure could just be a coincidence and unrelated to your other work. Don't forget to keep everyone updated, especially with the resolution, thanks!
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I am getting the impression it is not cranking, as in the starter not engaging at all. If i'm hearing you right, check out a thread or two about checking and cleaning the neutral start safety switch. The timing of the failure could just be a coincidence and unrelated to your other work. Don't forget to keep everyone updated, especially with the resolution, thanks!
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Plug wires are on incorrectly. Take pictures before taking anything apart. Look for a picture online? Or maybe someone will post the firing order?
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Hmmmm,,, See the difference?
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The location is the issue. #1 is at 5 o'clock. Not 6.
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To me he is saying it starts when using the throttle but won’t idle. Similar to what they do when there is a weak connection at the battery or low voltage or even after the battery is disconnected/reconnected because it needs to relearn the values of the IAC. ?
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I think Waynerd is on to something. FWIW, I had this happen on mine where it would start up if I gave it gas, but once I let off the throttle, it would die. I replaced the battery and it fired up no problem. Initially I couldn't get it to start after I left a light on, I wasn't changing my plugs though, so I am not sure if that makes a difference.
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If you are on this site… if you Own a Cherokee... When cruiser 54 gives you a hint... It's probably worth following...
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