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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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I have an 88 Cherokee that I'm working on I can get it 2 crank but it just won't fire its like its not getting gas plz help
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Have you checked to make sure fuel is getting to the fuel rail? That should be first, there's a little purge vavle at the end of the rail, get a screw driver and push the valve in to release the pressure, if gas comes out that's a good thing. Also do you hear the fuel pump turn on when you turn the key to the on position?
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Did all of that u can hear fuel being pumped but it just won't fire I just changed the fuel pump gettin ready 2 c if that fixed it if not I will b back on here lol I am wondering if I could have a short cuz I hear ticking from the lil blue box relays on passenger side under hood when I mess wit fuel pump
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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Interesting, did you check to see you're getting a spark? If you're getting fuel to the rail, your pump should be good.
Well, let us know what happens!

Good luck!
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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If all that is a go, I would check your Crankshaft Position Sensor, if that's not working properly, you'll never get it started
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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Yes gettin spark it sounds like everything is wanting 2 fire it just won't start still jacking with it u knw its not completely easy 4 a girl lmao I have broke 4 nails dang it lol j/k
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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Where would I look 4 crankshaft position sensor @ I have a book on looking now but I will take any advice I can get from anywhere
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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I'm so glad I have a parts jeeps cuz I have used a lot of them spare parts
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Nevermind bout crankshaft position sensor I found it and it is changed out already
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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I don't knw I still can't figure it out I have til Friday 2 get it figured out cuz I have off road invasion in Oklahoma this coming weekend I can't miss it dang it
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Jeep wont turn over? Weheheell......... Here's whatcha do. Spank him w a newspaper, tell him "bad jeep, bad". See what comes of it.

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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Lmao something so simple huh let me c what I get lol
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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Bad news the damn newspaper didnt work lol I still can't get it 2 fire over I am so pissed @ this point Idk what 2 try next anymore ideas fella's? damn jeeps anyway all this effort stress and bloody knuckles 2 go play n mud and trails and rocks oh man its so worth it
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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Get a can of starter fluid and spray a bit into the throttle body. See if you get any signs of life that way.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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Ur not trying 2 blow me up r u lol I will try anything just 2 get a freaking start if nothing happens there what could b the deal of it does something is it good or bad I'm telling u guys I'm learning as I go 1st 1 basically a rebuild by me (princess) and a couple folx and I got all the way here and stuck I don't want 2 just say f*ck it but I'm losing patients 2 freaking daz
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