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Old 10-27-2016, 09:54 PM
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Replaced everything known. New computer
Sensors
Injector harness
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Several coils
And still nothing. Need help! Please and thank you
1997 jeep Cherokee xj sport
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Old 10-27-2016, 10:46 PM
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Are you sure it's getting fuel and the timing is set correctly?
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Let's start with the basics. Is it turning over? If it is, are you getting ANY ignition, or nothing at all? Have you checked for spark at the plugs? Spark to the distributor? Have you replaced the rotor? Which sensors did you replace? Have you checked fuel pressure?

You may think all of these things are obvious, but we have no clue how much you know about working on cars, or what you have done. Help us help you.
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The parts cannon is out of ammo.
Time to get into diagnostics.
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The parts cannon is out of ammo.
Time to get into diagnostics.
Ha!
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Spark-air-fuel. .. let us know what you're missing...
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Spark-air-fuel. .. let us know what you're missing...
Agree, we need more info. Does the starter motor TRY to turn over the engine or is there nothing at all? As said in previous post, is there fuel in the fuel rail? Is there spark at the spark plugs?
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Well, I guess the OP lost interest in fixing his problem?
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Originally Posted by BlueRidgeMark
Well, I guess the OP lost interest in fixing his problem?
He is working on replacing the brake lights. Dammit, something must make this thing turn over!!!
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Maybe he's looking for more ammo for the parts cannon!

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HAHA! This is why I love CF!
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we need an image that's doctored up to show parts flying out the barrel......
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
we need an image that's doctored up to show parts flying out the barrel......




I'm usually the parts cannon guy 'round this neck of the woods

*drops mic*
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The PARTS CANON is a very important and much needed tool for the ........

ECONOMY !!!!!!!!!

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When you can't get the panzer to start and you've already changed out the continuous tracks 3 times and re-painted it but nothing is working.
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