Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

my jeep wont start all of a sudden

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-27-2010, 12:56 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Jeepster460's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Wallenpaupack
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: straight 6
Default my jeep wont start all of a sudden

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
Old 10-27-2010, 01:45 PM
  #2  
CF Veteran
 
freegdr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Broward County Fl.
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 22 Posts
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Default

first thing is to check for codes
Old 10-27-2010, 01:46 PM
  #3  
CF Veteran
 
freegdr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Broward County Fl.
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 22 Posts
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Default

it could be the crank position sensor fuel pump ignition module dist module
Old 10-27-2010, 07:43 PM
  #4  
Member
 
black_771's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Southwestern Indiana
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

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.
Old 10-29-2010, 02:53 PM
  #5  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Jeepster460's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Wallenpaupack
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: straight 6
Default

Originally Posted by black_771
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
Old 10-30-2010, 07:34 AM
  #6  
Member
 
black_771's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Southwestern Indiana
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Cool. Because battery problems can look like so many other issues, its always the first thing I check. Glad you got it fixed.
Old 10-30-2010, 03:03 PM
  #7  
Member
 
A_Jeepr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

If your head lights dim when turning over, battery problem. if they don't, starter problem. enough said
Old 10-30-2010, 03:04 PM
  #8  
Member
 
A_Jeepr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

sounds like a fuel filter to me in a way
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
zumer715
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
18
07-08-2022 05:17 PM
hpwrestler220
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
5
03-03-2017 01:13 AM
Ashs1714
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
8
09-04-2015 10:14 PM
Cane
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
40
08-26-2015 12:08 AM
Gtrsrlly
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
5
08-25-2015 11:50 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: my jeep wont start all of a sudden



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:12 PM.