No start, No Spark...Ad Nauseum
Add some Lucas. Your spark is leaking out because the distributor fluid is too thin.
If that doesn't work, replace everything. Don't do any troubleshooting, just get out the VISA and have at it. Make sure to use the cheapest Chinese parts available so if you do happen to change the actual failed part you've also created a couple new problems. But do the Lucas first. My uncle's second wife's father put it in his Studebaker once and that thing always started.
If that doesn't work, replace everything. Don't do any troubleshooting, just get out the VISA and have at it. Make sure to use the cheapest Chinese parts available so if you do happen to change the actual failed part you've also created a couple new problems. But do the Lucas first. My uncle's second wife's father put it in his Studebaker once and that thing always started.
Last edited by Radi; Jul 5, 2013 at 10:51 PM.
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Oh and don't forget to change the most costly part first. Because spending a massive amount of moneys sure to fix it.The pizza delivery gold told me that fixed his Honda he works at autozone part time. Still don't run but wiper arm open gas cap door now when holding my head out window ...HELP...
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Yes. Avoid any diagnostics at all costs. Don't spend $12 on a multimeter and don't touch anyone else's meter or you'll get cooties on you. Spend the bulk of your time posting on a forum versus looking at things on your Jeep. And when someone gives you a suggestion to try, don't try it right away. Instead, ask what you should do NEXT if that doesn't fix it. If someone with less than 10 posts makes a suggestion in your thread, if you didn't hijack someone else's, and tells you a new part fixed his second cousin's Jeep that acted kinda like yours, follow his instructions. Completely disregard those old farts who offer their help with those troublesome diagnostics and logic.
Add some Lucas. Your spark is leaking out because the distributor fluid is too thin.
If that doesn't work, replace everything. Don't do any troubleshooting, just get out the VISA and have at it. Make sure to use the cheapest Chinese parts available so if you do happen to change the actual failed part you've also created a couple new problems. But do the Lucas first. My uncle's second wife's father put it in his Studebaker once and that thing always started.
If that doesn't work, replace everything. Don't do any troubleshooting, just get out the VISA and have at it. Make sure to use the cheapest Chinese parts available so if you do happen to change the actual failed part you've also created a couple new problems. But do the Lucas first. My uncle's second wife's father put it in his Studebaker once and that thing always started.
I hear the cheapest Chinese parts are made in Mexico now...
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From: Canton, MI
Year: 1999
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I'm all set; I got a Haynes manual, a case of seafoam, some restore, several tubes of anti-seize for my lug nuts, and some dielectric grease to pack inside all my electrical connectors.
Why do they call seafoam seapuke?
Why do they call seafoam seapuke?
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Did you try putting the correct key in the ignition? You'll also need to turn the key in the ignition and hold it there for a second or two. That usually resolves most no start no spark conditions. Good luck and let us know how you make out.
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Just talked to guy that changes tires at pep boys he said theres a hidden switch to release hatch.Ive searched and cant find it maybe a radiator flush is necessary?
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Update..radiator flushed rotated air in tires now no start and still stuck in cargo area being towed to pep boys to get a tow hitch installed so my friends cousin can pull me around to save on tow bills .Might have to junk it with all the money im spending to fix stuck hatch.


