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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 05:51 AM
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I have to turn my key of and on about seven times. Then crank it over and repeat this process twice sometimes three times. I have to do this every time I go to start my xj
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 07:15 AM
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Does it run okay after that?
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 08:09 AM
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Other then then the miss from my bad cap n rotor
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 02:28 PM
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When is the last time it got plugs, wires, cap and rotor?
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 02:31 PM
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I just got it two weeks ago i cleaned all my plugs an cap n rotor but I knw it need a tune up
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Sam Wilson
I just got it two weeks ago i cleaned all my plugs an cap n rotor but I knw it need a tune up
Begin there.

Also, give it a good inspection underneath. Check all driveline fluid levels and condition.
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 03:43 PM
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Also today I noticed if she sits and runs at idle for a long period and I take of it sputters till I git the rims up but I believe that's the cap and rotor n plugs
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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What's your fuel pressure like?
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 07:56 PM
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I'm going to get it checked tomorrow
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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You can check it. Rent a gauge from a part store. Simple stuff. We're here to help and save you money!
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 09:44 PM
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Sounds like leaky fuel injectors or a bad fuel pump.
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