I have a 1990 XJ 4.0 AW4. It consistently takes between 1 and 3 seconds of cranking. Sometimes it'll crank for a couple seconds, and not "catch". I'll let off the ignition and try cranking again, and then it'll fire right up, almost instantly.
Lots of newer (and many older) vehicles start right up with just a small turn of the key. Why does my XJ not?
I've upgraded the battery cables, has a new starter, alternator, CPS, ignition switch, key cylinder, fuel pump, and battery. Yet it still takes a couple seconds of cranking to fire up. What's the problem? Well I wouldn't call it a problem, but more of an annoyance.
Basically I would like to have the Jeep start on the first try, every time, and with minimal cranking time.
Would a Mean Green starter and an Optima red top battery improve my situation? Would they get me to where I want to be?
What other possibilities should I look at? Or am I just asking too much?
Thanks
Lots of newer (and many older) vehicles start right up with just a small turn of the key. Why does my XJ not?
I've upgraded the battery cables, has a new starter, alternator, CPS, ignition switch, key cylinder, fuel pump, and battery. Yet it still takes a couple seconds of cranking to fire up. What's the problem? Well I wouldn't call it a problem, but more of an annoyance.
Basically I would like to have the Jeep start on the first try, every time, and with minimal cranking time.
Would a Mean Green starter and an Optima red top battery improve my situation? Would they get me to where I want to be?
What other possibilities should I look at? Or am I just asking too much?
Thanks