Won't fire up!!

XJZ · Dec 14, 2003

I had my Jeep sitting in the garage for a while, so I decided to start it up and let it get warm, it started fine. Upon going back out to the garage 15 mins later, it wasn't running. I didn't think the gas was that low, but figure it ran out.

So I put a couple gallons in it, now it won't start. Turns over fine, just doesn't start.

What gives? Any suggestions? TIA

sidriptide · Dec 14, 2003

i'd look at the fuel filter first.. basics like spark, fuel pressure, etc..
mike

Hawaiian Style · Dec 14, 2003

Yep, need more info. Need to know if you're getting spark and gas. Have you had any trouble with it lately being hard to start, stalling, or not wanting to idle at the right speed?

XJZ · Dec 14, 2003

Hawaiian Style said:
Yep, need more info. Need to know if you're getting spark and gas. Have you had any trouble with it lately being hard to start, stalling, or not wanting to idle at the right speed?

Haven't had any problems to this point.

I'll have to check the above, haven't checked gas or spark yet.

Can it damage the fuel pump when stalling and there's no gas?

I'm a dunce when it comes to this stuff :dunce:

Thanks guys!

Hawaiian Style · Dec 15, 2003

Nah, I don't think running it out of gas would hurt the pump much. Check for those things and let us know... Might be as simple as a new CPS.

HossHoffer · Dec 15, 2003

Yes, you can ruin a fuel pump by running it out of gas. However it might be just cavitated. Undo the line to your fuel rail (or open the bleed port whichever applies) and run the fuel pump until the air is out of it. Hook the line back up and try to start it again.

XJZ · Dec 15, 2003

I'll try these things tomorrow and let you know what happens.

Thanks for the help.

Won't fire up!!

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