Starts then dies
CF Veteran
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 2,139
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From: Syracuse, NY
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Did it start this after a recent dead battery, jump start, or battery replacement? If so, put the key in the driver side door and turn it back and forth 3 times. Then restart the vehicle.
Also, you may find more information in the Grand Cherokee specific forum (this is the XJ Cherokee forum):
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5
Also, you may find more information in the Grand Cherokee specific forum (this is the XJ Cherokee forum):
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 7
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Model: Cherokee
We went away for a week and returned to this. was running fine. I cleaned the thermals charged the battery. Did the key thing 3 times as you said. (hope your not laughing.) started right up. Thanks for the help.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Lost in the wilds of Virginia
Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0