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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 10:36 AM
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I have a 1991 Cherokee Laredo and I just rebuilt the 4.0 engine and put it back in. I replaced all the spark wires and cap and rotor and now it has spark but to fuel. The fuel injectors work because i tested them and all of the wires going to and from the injectors are good. I took off the rail and tried starting it to see if fuel would come out and they aren’t even clicking. Anything I’m missing?
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 11:46 AM
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Did you check fuses?
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 01:06 PM
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So no fuel?

I would check the fuel pressure in the rail.

Do you hear the fuel pump turning on when you turn the key?
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 02:32 PM
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Check to see if your camshaft position sensor (CMP) got hooked up.
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 03:14 PM
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There is fuel pressure all the way to the injectors and the fuses are good
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 03:18 PM
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Could it be the computer? Ecm/ecu
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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Trevsm01
Could it be the computer? Ecm/ecu
Doubtful. Look and see if you accidentally unplugged the fuel pump ballast resistor in your procedure.


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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 08:50 AM
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Your going to need to test the pressure, with a pressure gauge.

Have you ever thought about ever changing your fuel filter?

The computer/ecm should be the last thing on your mind to replace. When you have exhausted all other resources.
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