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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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please help my brothers 1987 cherokee stalled the other day now it wont start havent don much yet. I have cheked for spark and fuel both are good. 4.0l buy the way
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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Going to need a little more info than that, will it still crank over? Or is it not even cranking?
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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it cranks but it dosent even sputter are nothing
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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cranks but wont sputter are nothing
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Crankshaft sensor, ASD relay and 30 amp fuse (small and big). Check all those first. Probably a bad sensor somewhere.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Exactly how did you verify fuel and spark? The devil is in the details. It's important that you have a strong spark and that your fuel system can get up to a spec. fuel pressure for the engine to fire....

1. Check for QUALITY spark. You need a strong, blue, snapping spark. Yellow/orange/white indicates a weak spark which may not be strong enough to start the engine. A weak spark may be related to a failing ignition coil.

2. If spark checks out, (and only if) try a small splash of gas into the intake or a shot of starting fluid. If the engine starts and runs for a few seconds using this strategy, you have clearly identified a "fuel delivery" problem. For an 87, you need approximately 31 psi of fuel pressure at the fuel rail for the engine to start. Verify with a fuel pressure gauge, which can be rented from many big box parts stores.

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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ok thanks I have tested the spark and it is blue and snappy the fuel preasur is in specs I dont know much so please work with me guys I dont have much money so I have to try to fix it my self is there a way to test relays
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Most relays in your box are universal. Swap the Aux fan relay with your ASD relay. Then check all your fueses (repalce if needed) and fire her up.
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