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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Title says it all. It starts right up every morning no problems ever! Then today I go to start it and it turned over and fired but as soon as it got going it died. Did this repeatedly. I don't know what's going on. My first guess is the fuel pump, but I could hear it kicking on. So I don't know what's going on. Also I know the Cherokees are renown for having some sensor go out, can't remember what those are, could that be it?
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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I would start by checking the fuel pressure one the fuel rail with a mechanical gauge also check if you are getting a good strong spark. The sensor that you may have heard of are the Crank Shaft Sensor and the Cam Shaft Sensor.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Try introducing a small amount of gasoline or a shot of starting fluid into the intake. If the engine starts and runs for a short time, you have confirmed a fuel delivery problem.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Ended up being my fuel pump, changed it all out, an she started right up!
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