Cherokee 2004 turns over but won't start
CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 12,367
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From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Check the battery voltage. You may have enough voltage to turn the engine over, but not enough to supply the fuel pump and ignition voltage to function.
CF Veteran
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 28,068
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From: Tenn. and Mich.
Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7L V8
Welcome to CF. X2 on what Bustedback stated above.
How old is your battery? They usually need replacing about every 4-5 years. Some only last 3 years before giving trouble.
Give your cables a good cleaning.
How old is your battery? They usually need replacing about every 4-5 years. Some only last 3 years before giving trouble.
Give your cables a good cleaning.
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 79
Likes: 1
From: connecticut
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2l v8
check the cam sensor and remove it check for metal around it this happensi just did one that died out of no where metal got on it cause they are magnetic so clean the sensor and if that does not work change the cam sensor is only like $24
Old fart with a wrench
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
You might want to check out the ASD relay and the security system. You may have fuel pressure in the rail, but no power to the injectors. Pull a plug and see if it's wet with fuel or pull an injector plug and check with a voltmeter while cranking.
Remember the Fire Triangle. Fuel, Air, and Spark.
Remember the Fire Triangle. Fuel, Air, and Spark.
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