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Ok so I have had a few problems with this Jeep but this site has helped me a lot. Recently My 88 cherokee 4.0 has had a hard time getting started and I have been getting it jumped. Everthing runs fine afterwards. Now today I put a brand new battery in and the engine just turns endlessly! I can smell fuel so I know its getting that. I have also put in a new starter and alternator withen a years time, plus a new MAP sensonr, o2 sensor, and all plugs plus wires... even the distributor. Not sure what it could be. I noticed the negative batter cable was hot when I was checking things. Any ideas?...
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Verify spark with a plug out and grounded while cranking. If you keep the starter going it will heat up your battery because it has a significant draw.
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where is the ground for the block?
Good advice about the newer Jeeps. I am not sure either. the Jeep was runnig perfect and being drive all over a few days ago.
Good advice about the newer Jeeps. I am not sure either. the Jeep was runnig perfect and being drive all over a few days ago.
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No it has never died on me. It only has or had a problem starting if it sat for more than a day. once running it ran like a champ.
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Ok, I checked the block ground and it's fine. I just went outside and poked around and still found nothing. I purposely flooded the engine and bam it started.... turned it off and on sevral times and it strats up likes it new, but I still concerned. Think maybe it is the fuel pump or maybe filter? As it idels there are slight surges... very slight of maybe 100rpm.
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I have never had to trouble shoot a fuel pump but if you can hear it spin up when you turn the key to the on position then I think your good on that (dont take my word on cause I'm not 100%). I know mine had a hard time starting when I first got it and I did a full tune up (oil, oil filter, spark plugs, wires, cap/rotor, fuel filter, and injector cleaner) and it helped it start faster and fuel economy.
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