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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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My grandcherokee 97 have problems of starting every time the car is left of for more than 3 hours. Please help me since I'm new with this car.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Does it crank and not start? does it try to start?Are there any codes?What engine?
My first guess is fuel P.S.I.Not getting rail pressure when you turn the key.No fuel to the injectors.
More info please.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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You will never get an answer with that vague of a question, we need more info in order to help you.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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The car cranks but won't start. The fuel gauge shows the fuel empty for awhile. when the fuel gauge goes up then the car can start.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Could be a bad fuel pump or sending unit.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 02:44 AM
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Is it? Thanks anyway. But theres another problem about my car, when I press the accelerator to the max from stop the car lacks power and coughs as if the engine is dying. Please help me
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:06 AM
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fuel pump
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Are u sure? Sometimes the car dies when I press the accelerator. Thanks. GC 1997 4.0l.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 08:01 AM
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Replace the fuel pump and the see if it still does it.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Laredo97
Are u sure? Sometimes the car dies when I press the accelerator. Thanks. GC 1997 4.0l.
Stop second guessing the advise you're getting, plus nobody can be sure what the problem is without being able to see the vehicle firsthand. Check the fuel pressure before replacing the pump, but judging by the vague info you provided, it could be a fuel pump. The engine will stall when you step on the gas if there is not enough fuel to keep the engine running.

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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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Okay. Thanks guys.
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