Long Cranking Time

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Nov 15, 2014 | 01:50 AM

XJ-Gibson

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From: Fort McMurray

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L V6

Long Cranking Time

Hey Guys, so my 97 cherokee is taking a long time to start and cranking for upwards of 30 seconds before starting. first try it takes a long time but if you stop turning it starts right up on the second try. i think its just a low presure to the rails but want to know if anyone found something ele that caused this low presure other than a faulty/dieing fuel pump?

Nov 15, 2014 | 01:51 AM

93_xjcherokee

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From: tucson

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Fuel filter

Nov 15, 2014 | 01:59 AM

Radi

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From: Wisconsin

Model: Cherokee

Bad check valve, part of the assembly back in the tank.
Turn the key ON, count to 5, turn it back off. Repeat. Then start.
That'll re-pressurize the fuel line and stop the problem.