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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 05:10 PM
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As of yesterday the jeep was starting and running fine. I came back to drive this morning and she will no longer start. She turns over fine but just will not catch to start. I've checked all the spark plug wires and even gone as far as to spray some starter fluid in. The battery isn't dead and is fully charged and like I said was running strong yesterday. This is my DD and need her to start. Is it something electrical? Any suggestions?? Please help!
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 05:13 PM
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I've got similar problem. Forum suggested to listen for fuel pump turning on at the last key position before it cranks. Also check the P codes.
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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P codes? And I'm listening but don't know what I am looking for.
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 06:26 PM
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Some info would be nice. Like the year, model, engine size would be most helpful. You say you sprayed starting fluid into the intake and nothing happened? You have a no spark condition. I suspect a bad crank sensor.
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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Sorry 97 4.0L I6. Could it be the starter maybe?
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ZSGroms
Sorry 97 4.0L I6. Could it be the starter maybe?
Does the engine turn over when you turn the key to the crank position?
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 07:08 PM
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Yes it does but it wont actually catch from there
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 07:21 PM
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What do mean by it won't catch?
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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It doesn't start. It doesn't even sound like it's trying to turn itself over
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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It turns over but won't start, right? You sprayed starting fluid into the throttle body and it still didn't start, right?
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Yes and it isn't the starter coil
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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I suspect it's a bad crank sensor or cam sensor.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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Apparently the only place that I can find the part is at the Jeep dealership? I've been to all the flippin stores and cannot find the part anywhere.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 04:19 PM
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Apparently the only place that I can find the part is at the Jeep dealership? I've been to all the flippin stores and cannot find the part anywhere.
They can't find a listing for a crank sensor? Or a cam sensor (aka pickup coil)? http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/get...%20primary.jpg http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/get...%20primary.jpg Www.rockauto.com will have it.

The cam sensor number is A Standard LX258
The crank sensor is a Standard PC176

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