It's a 93 Jeep Cherokee. One day while sitting at the bank I turned it off and when I turned it back on the A/C, the radio, the wipers, and the turn signals didn't work. That was about a month ago. Then it had hessatation in starting and now it will not start at all. Please someone help... my hubby is destin to fix it, but we need to know what is wrong with it first. Thank you so much.
2006-07-07 07:08:05 · 9 answers · asked by larac 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
Well besides the Alternator it Also seems you may have a problem with your Ignition Switch. If it's the original switch it's probably getting very old. when they go bad a lot of things won't work.
2006-07-08 22:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by MARLON SEPPALA 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the advice others have offered on checking your fuel system, you should also take a look at the distributor cap and rotor. Look for stress fractures on the cap, usually dusting the cap with graphite powder while the engine is running will show cracks unseen by the eye. The electrical field inside the cap will cause the graphite to gather along any cracks. When the engine is off, pull the cap and look for carbon build up on the points of the cap. Build up impedes the electrical flow to the plugs, hampering the ability to deliver enough electricity to allow the engine to increase its rpms smoothly. Pull your plugs and check their condition and gap. As a plug ages, it's gap will change gradually. IF plugs were recently installed, one or more may need to be regapped. IF you have carbon build up it must be cleaned or the plugs replaced. Look for oil fouling. Though you may not see any tell tale smoke at the moment from the exhaust, the engine could only now be showing early signs of internal wear. Inside or on the rear cover of many Chilton's manuals is a complete listing of spark plug conditions from fully funtional to problematic. The listing includes color photos and descriptions of the conditions that cause the plugs to look one way or another. Check your plug wires. Cracks and burn throughs may allow the wires to arc and substancially rob power. Check the resistance on the wires. If you are not familiar with the resistance for the set of wires on your vehicle, contact the manufacturer, local parts stores or the dealership if they are o.e.m. Take a really close look at each of the vaccuum lines. Replace any cracked or dry rotten lines. Any leakage will adversely affect engine performance, especially under heavy loads. Check your exhaust. Is the back pressure correct? You have a lot of miles for any catalytic converter. A cracked element make cause a blockage and or a backflow problem, which is more noticeable when trying to accelerate. The EGR valve could be faulty, causing the same problem. IF you have had rain recently in your area, the gas may have water in it, which will rob power. A gas dryer is always a good maintainance tool. If you are looking to use a fuel system cleaner, I suggest Chevron's Techron. It is the strongest fuel system cleaner you can buy. I hope this helps.
2016-03-27 08:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could be totally wrong here but I,m gonna go with it anyway LOL. Does the ignition switch feel odd as you try and start the vehicle. As a long time Chrysler mechanic I have replaced a lot of ignition switches and they can cause a lot of the symptoms you describe here. Again I may be wrong but it kind of sounds like what you describe but then it,s a lot easier if I could see the vehicle. Good luck.
2006-07-07 10:40:55 · answer #3 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the alternater went out on you. it'll cost about 300 bucks to get it fixed by an autoshop. if you do it yourself, you can save a lot of money. it's not a tough job to take care of if you know your way around a garage and toolbox. if not, ask a guy friend that's good with fixing stuff. it can save you time and money.
it's not the battery like others have suggested. if that was the case, the car wouldn't have started after the first set of problems you had.
2006-07-07 07:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with fuses. They are cheap.
Then see of the battery is dying. Happens alot.
Finally the alternator.
2006-07-07 07:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by mykidsRmylife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the back of the fuse box for corrosion.Sometime this causes problems.
2006-07-07 07:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just take it to autozone for a free check or pepboys will inspect the start/charge system for around 15 bucks. good luck.
2006-07-07 08:30:27 · answer #7 · answered by james_e_purdy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like the battery is gone dead, either that or the alternator is busted, i would try the battery first,
2006-07-07 07:13:12 · answer #8 · answered by dreyfuss k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT COULD BE YOUR ALTERNATOR OR COULD BE YOUR BA TERRY OR YOUR IGNITION DOES IT MAKE ANY KIND OF NOISE WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY
2006-07-07 07:13:19 · answer #9 · answered by darkpony6262 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋