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.

No start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 6, 2011 | 06:29 PM
  #1  
OOdynamite's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,412
Likes: 2
From: York PA/State College PA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Default No start

I disconnected my vacuum line from the vacuum reservoir when removing my front bumper today. When I bolted the bumper back up and reconnected the vacuum system I went to start it up and no joy. I was playing music during the long process and thought my battery was dead, tried to jump it but it still didn't work. We did notice that it was really really close to starting when we were jumping it, but when we weren't jumping it, the engine wasn't even close to turning over. So is it a vacuum problem, or a battery/alternator problem? Thanks
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2011 | 06:34 PM
  #2  
macgyver's Avatar
Junior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 69
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L V6
Default

Sounds like a battery to me if it was trying to fire up when jumping it. Just had the same problem on my buddy's Jeep last night ironically.
However an open in the vacuum lines I do believe would cause it not to start too. Might want to make sure they are all nice and snug on!
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2011 | 07:23 PM
  #3  
OOdynamite's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,412
Likes: 2
From: York PA/State College PA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Default

Originally Posted by macgyver
Sounds like a battery to me if it was trying to fire up when jumping it. Just had the same problem on my buddy's Jeep last night ironically.
However an open in the vacuum lines I do believe would cause it not to start too. Might want to make sure they are all nice and snug on!
Yea, that's what i was thinking. I'm gonna take it in to advanced auto and have them charge it full tomorrow. I also already check all the vacuum connections too.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2011 | 07:31 PM
  #4  
macgyver's Avatar
Junior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 69
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L V6
Default

If you've a multimeter, you can always shoot the battery as well to do alittle DIY troubleshooting. Check the fluid levels too. Good luck!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
frantic29
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
16
Sep 26, 2015 04:30 PM
Ashs1714
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
8
Sep 4, 2015 10:14 PM
north0house
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
1
Aug 31, 2015 09:08 PM
03cheroke
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
2
Aug 27, 2015 06:07 AM
Gtrsrlly
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
5
Aug 25, 2015 11:50 AM

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



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:06 AM.