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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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hey guys im new to the jeep thing and was wondering if anyone knew why my jeep wont start it ran last week perfectly fine i go in it the other day to move it and it wont start it just turns over but it acts like its flooded but it doesnt make sense to me cause i dont see how it could anyone have any ideas whats wrong with it ? i was thinking maybe no spark but the plugs are fine
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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first thing is to check for codes
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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it could be the crank position sensor fuel pump ignition module dist module
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Do yourself a favor and have the battery checked.

Sounds weird I know, but mine turned over strong, just wouldnt start until I pumped the gas. Then when it started, it would die unless I kept revving the engine. Replaced battery and all was perfect in the world.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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Do yourself a favor and have the battery checked.

Sounds weird I know, but mine turned over strong, just wouldnt start until I pumped the gas. Then when it started, it would die unless I kept revving the engine. Replaced battery and all was perfect in the world.


funny enough that was the problem i changed out the battery and it started right up it was doing exactly what you were saying it just wouldnt start till you pumped the gas or floored it kinda like it was flooded but it wasnt
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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Cool. Because battery problems can look like so many other issues, its always the first thing I check. Glad you got it fixed.
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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If your head lights dim when turning over, battery problem. if they don't, starter problem. enough said
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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sounds like a fuel filter to me in a way
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