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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 09:54 PM
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Default Jeep won't start

Replaced everything known. New computer
Sensors
Injector harness
ICM
Several coils
And still nothing. Need help! Please and thank you
1997 jeep Cherokee xj sport
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Old Oct 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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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 07:38 AM
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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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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 08:04 AM
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The parts cannon is out of ammo.
Time to get into diagnostics.
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
The parts cannon is out of ammo.
Time to get into diagnostics.
Ha!
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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Spark-air-fuel. .. let us know what you're missing...
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by BillyBoy
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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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 07:20 PM
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Well, I guess the OP lost interest in fixing his problem?
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 09:34 PM
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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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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 06:18 AM
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Maybe he's looking for more ammo for the parts cannon!

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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 06:26 AM
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HAHA! This is why I love CF!
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 07:09 AM
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we need an image that's doctored up to show parts flying out the barrel......
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 09:43 AM
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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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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 10:31 AM
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The PARTS CANON is a very important and much needed tool for the ........

ECONOMY !!!!!!!!!

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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 10:31 AM
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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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