2k long starts

alrighty i searched but didn't find anythign too specific to my prob. My father just purchased a 2k cherokee auto with 88k on it. it runs perfect, sometimes when starting it will seem to crank for what seems like and eturnity before it fires up. if i crank it a little and it dosn't seem like it's gonna start i stop and immediatly try again and it will fire right up. other times it starts perfect. i was thinking the cps but i always thought that was a start or no start situation.

The CPS can affect crank times - can't hurt to try unplugging it and plugging it back in (cleaning the contacts).

Rob

thanx i'll try that any others have simmilar problems

There is a TSB out there that a seal for the fuel pump is defective. Thus causing the fuel line pressure to bleed off. If you find that after the XJ has sat for a period of time and it starts hard it could be that. Just turn the key to the on position allowing the fuel pump to turn on for 1-3 seconds then start the vehicle. That atleast is my problem...It gets worse when it is cold outside..

The bleeding off of fuel pressure is a common problem on the older ones. I've learned to live with it, just waiting a moment before I start to crank. But if there's actually a sevice bulletin on the later ones, there might be a hidden warrantee, so it would be worth pursuing.

mine does that too. sometimes it contributes to a rough start and fires off engine codes (cold mornings). now i just wait a few and then crank it. it seems to work...
seems like to 2K xjs are adding up items on the POS list...
still wheels great though...

biscuitboy87 said:

mine does that too. sometimes it contributes to a rough start and fires off engine codes (cold mornings). now i just wait a few and then crank it. it seems to work...
seems like to 2K xjs are adding up items on the POS list...
still wheels great though...

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While mine does also have the rough-start problem (I may have to play with the delayed-start idea)... I can say that, without argument, my 2000 XJ has been the most-bulletproof vehicle I have owned.

It leaked a bit of Tcase fluid when new (dealer fixed), I put a steering stabilizer on it during the summer, and I just did my first brakes (front rotors and pads!) at 54k this week...

Den