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Is there any way to get my cherokee to start better/quicker?

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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 09:34 PM
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Is there any way to get my cherokee to start better/quicker?
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 11:35 PM
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Methamphetimines in the gas tank?
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 11:44 PM
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No i dont think i want to do that becuase i would like to shut it off at some point lol
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 11:49 PM
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Talk dirty to her?
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Old Nov 1, 2014 | 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DakWill91
Is there any way to get my cherokee to start better/quicker?
Last good tune up ? Ugradeing cables will help it turn over faster.
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Old Nov 1, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DakWill91
Is there any way to get my cherokee to start better/quicker?
What's wrong with it now? Its such a vague question that its impossible to say one way or another. Is it turning over abnormally slow? Or do you just want it to start in less than a second for some other reason? I had problems with mine not catching when I tunes then engine over. It ended up being the fuel pump or the ball check valve causing fuel pressure to back bleed. Try cycling your ignition a few times before turning it over. Also check that your battery is fully charged and is able to stay charged.
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Old Nov 1, 2014 | 10:04 AM
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On my 1996 XJ I did not have a starting issue. However, after replacing the injectors with upgraded, I noticed a difference. It starts almost instantly.
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Old Nov 1, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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What's wrong with it now? Its such a vague question that its impossible to say one way or another. Is it turning over abnormally slow? Or do you just want it to start in less than a second for some other reason? I had problems with mine not catching when I tunes then engine over. It ended up being the fuel pump or the ball check valve causing fuel pressure to back bleed. Try cycling your ignition a few times before turning it over. Also check that your battery is fully charged and is able to stay charged.
Ill try that and it is just starting abronormally slow and when we are weehling it takes forever for it to start
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Old Nov 1, 2014 | 05:59 PM
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My 98 was slow to start. I put in a new optima red top battery, brand new starter, and new cables. None of that made a significant difference. Then I did a coolant flush and found out that my heater hoses were approx 80% clogged with sludge. After getting my coolant system straightened out it now fires up much quicker. Just something you might wanna check
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