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Jan 16, 2013 | 10:08 PM

#20701

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

Tried k 5 blazer forum? When I ha mine those guys were very helpful. Tim may know a little something about it though.

Ya got me. I know suspension, but I'm still learning 242s. SBCs are foreign to me despite owning one. I'm happy as long as it runs.

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:10 PM

#20702

zombie jeep101

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From: Summerville, South Carolina

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

Tried k 5 blazer forum? When I ha mine those guys were very helpful. Tim may know a little something about it though.

Im on my iPod because my pc broke today. Trying to get on my browser on this thing is impossible

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:13 PM

#20703

ehracing67

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From: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 stroked to 4.6, Thanks to Teasdale'sMachine!

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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

Alright this isn't an XJ question but I tried other forums and couldn't get help. If yall know anything about this please help-

I have a 1990 K5 Blazer with a 350 V8.
It was running great all day and I went to lowes to grab something and when I came out it cranked up and immediately shut down. I attempted to start it but it just turns over and over and over but doesnt actually start.
I checked and I'm getting fuel, changed brand new plugs and wires in the parking lot and I'm getting good spark, and tapped the starter but it won't turn over. What could it be? Please help and thank you

You said it was turning over, but then you said it won't turn over. Check the ground from the battery to the block, and also check the + battery cable to starter, make sure it's not shorting out. Then check your fuses and the wiring harness on pass side front of engine for any broken wires.

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:13 PM

#20704

armymedic120

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From: Wilmington, nc

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6

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Originally Posted by my89xj

I gots no message

Yours won't start right

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:14 PM

#20705

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by armymedic120

Yours won't start right

Nope, Gary does it have proper amount of oil? Cant the oil sensor thing a mah Bob cause the fuel pump to shut off?

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:15 PM

#20706

zombie jeep101

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From: Summerville, South Carolina

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by ehracing67

I ment it's not starting, it's turning over. How do I know if it's shorting out?

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:16 PM

#20707

2jeepsdeep

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Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by my89xj

I asked a question

take your head light switch out and clean with contact cleaner maybe find some at advance or go to salvage yard and pull you a new switch

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:17 PM

#20708

zombie jeep101

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From: Summerville, South Carolina

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Nope, Gary does it have proper amount of oil? Cant the oil sensor thing a mah Bob cause the fuel pump to shut off?

It's devinitly low on oil, lil below the add mark on the dip stick, but fuel pump is still pumping gas

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:17 PM

#20709

xj_maniac_newb

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From: Summerville, Ga

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

I ment it's not starting, it's turning over. How do I know if it's shorting out?

You should see a blackened spot probably. But you should just see it touching.

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:17 PM

#20710

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 2jeepsdeep

take your head light switch out and clean with contact cleaner maybe find some at advance or go to salvage yard and pull you a new switch

Don't go to a junk yard to get a part that commonly wears out. That is ****ing retarded. And don't take advice from this guy.

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:19 PM

#20711

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

It's devinitly low on oil, lil below the add mark on the dip stick, but fuel pump is still pumping gas

Yea, so the the computer tells it to shut off, I don't know how, but you could bypass it, just to rule it out.

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:21 PM

#20712

ehracing67

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From: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 stroked to 4.6, Thanks to Teasdale'sMachine!

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

I ment it's not starting, it's turning over. How do I know if it's shorting out?

It's not if its turning over. Check the harnesses and fuses. Not sure exact circuit or what it's called since I left by blazer at home tonight, but I had a problem with a broken wire shorting out one of the ignition fuses. you've got fuel and spark right? Check the cap and rotor for cracks or moisture.

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:24 PM

#20713

zombie jeep101

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From: Summerville, South Carolina

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehracing67

I'll check the fuses when I go back tomorrow. I heard like a "poof" as soon as it started then it died. Got fuel and spark and already checked cap and rotor. They were good

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:24 PM

#20714

ehracing67

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From: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 stroked to 4.6, Thanks to Teasdale'sMachine!

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

I ment it's not starting, it's turning over. How do I know if it's shorting out?

At least the starters not. While its dark have someone try to start it and look for any electrical arc. Check the ground.

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:24 PM

#20715

1976Mustang

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From: Colorado

Year: 1992 Cherokee Sport

Engine: Bone-Stock 242

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

I'll check the fuses when I go back tomorrow. I heard like a "poof" as soon as it started then it died. Got fuel and spark and already checked cap and rotor. They were good

Yep, you got a short somewhere. That's usually what has happened when you hear a poof.