danaten
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- Paso Robles, CA
i know that this is probably somewhere else on the forum but i have not figured out how to search the forum yet so i'll ask again.
I have a 89 cherokee 4.0L 4x4. when i go the start my jeep it tries to turn over but does not start. usually on the third try it turns over. once it is on it has no trouble running besides getting 3-4 mpg worst but that might be unrelated. i live at 7000 ft but it is usually around 80 degrees outside so i dont think it is the temperature. it does this at sea level also but usually it will start on the first try with some difficulty. so the elevation might be affecting the problem.
the starter, battery, alternator, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor are all under 2 years old. i have checked the fuel pressure at the fuel rail and is within the operating range but is on the low side. all the gages and lights work fine.
it seems that this is a common problem with jeeps but i have found a solid answer yet and was hoping that you guys could help.
if the suggested fix is expensive please suggest how to test it, so i can be sure
thanks
I have a 89 cherokee 4.0L 4x4. when i go the start my jeep it tries to turn over but does not start. usually on the third try it turns over. once it is on it has no trouble running besides getting 3-4 mpg worst but that might be unrelated. i live at 7000 ft but it is usually around 80 degrees outside so i dont think it is the temperature. it does this at sea level also but usually it will start on the first try with some difficulty. so the elevation might be affecting the problem.
the starter, battery, alternator, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor are all under 2 years old. i have checked the fuel pressure at the fuel rail and is within the operating range but is on the low side. all the gages and lights work fine.
it seems that this is a common problem with jeeps but i have found a solid answer yet and was hoping that you guys could help.
if the suggested fix is expensive please suggest how to test it, so i can be sure
thanks