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Sep 3, 2011 | 01:23 PM

PurpleKrawler

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From: Somerset,Ky

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Does not start up instantly

Hello guys, My jeep seems to be acting a bit weird. Lately it seems when i turn the key over it will just sit their and turn over and not start up instantly like it usaully does why is this? it seems to be getting worse. Sometimes i have to stop and turn it over again and then it will start up instantly

Sep 3, 2011 | 01:26 PM

AoA

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From: Brookfield, WI

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.2L bored out 4.0L I6

the Fuel Pressure regulator is going bad in your fuel pump, its either put in an inline FPR or replacing the fuel pump its self... or you can just cycle the key twice before starting it up everyday...

Sep 3, 2011 | 01:27 PM

PurpleKrawler

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From: Somerset,Ky

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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how much does a fuel pump cost?

Sep 3, 2011 | 01:32 PM

AoA

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From: Brookfield, WI

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.2L bored out 4.0L I6

anywhere from $120 to $200 depending on brand and from where... the IFPR is usually only around 20 bucks..

Sep 3, 2011 | 06:17 PM

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

More info about the IFPR? I laugh at the looks I get when it turn over for 10-15 seconds before it starts. Or if I'm in a hurry, I just turn the key twice. On the other hand, I'd feel more dignified with a lady in the Jeep if it did what I asked the first time...