Rough idle stall and no start
First time posting, I bought a 94 jeep Cherokee 4.0l that sat for 7 years. It was supposed to have been rebuilt and after it was put back together and they had no fire. I got it put a battery in it and noticed that the fuel pump wasn't coming on so I replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and blew out the lines. It started but had really rough idle and died after a few minutes and wouldn't start back till the next day. I replaced the crank sensor by transmission, and coil and it changed nothing. Still have a rough idle and died with no start till next day. I replaced MAP sensor and now it just cranks. NEED HELP PLEASE
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Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
I would check the IAC (idle air control valve), take it out and clean it. With a car that has sat for 7 years the IAC could need cleaning. Also any codes?
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Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
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Also the TPS. Test it, I mean. Don't just buy parts and hope they fix the problem. Test your way to a diagnosis. It's a lot cheaper and a lot less frustrating.
First thing to test is whether you have spark or fuel. Also test fuel pressure. TEST, as in, with a guage. Check your local parts store to see if they can rent one to you. Many will rent tools for free.
By the way, was that crank sensor a Mopar? Or aftermarket? These things are pretty sensitive about their sensors, especially that one. To have a failure out of the box or within minutes is actually pretty common.
First thing to test is whether you have spark or fuel. Also test fuel pressure. TEST, as in, with a guage. Check your local parts store to see if they can rent one to you. Many will rent tools for free.
By the way, was that crank sensor a Mopar? Or aftermarket? These things are pretty sensitive about their sensors, especially that one. To have a failure out of the box or within minutes is actually pretty common.
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