I have a 1990 Jeep Cherokee. It has a starting problem that seems to be fuel related and also directley related to the temperature of how cold it is outside. (The colder it gets the harder it is to turn over.) Already replaced the fuel pump, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributer cap, and rotor. Nothing has helped. Any knowledgeable advice would be appreciated. If there is any JEEP guys out there who know a lot about fixing Jeep's: PLEASE HELP. Thanks, Evan.
2007-02-11 07:17:16 · 15 answers · asked by evan22323 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Hey people, he said it is hard to turn over. Pumps, filters, plugs, caps and rotors have nothing to do with it turning over.
Your problem is either battery, starter or connections.
2007-02-11 08:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fuel pump, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributer cap, and rotor.... very nice, youve just given it a nice tune-up. but you havent solved the cranking/starting problem.
Replace the starter. it is what physically turns the motor untill the distributor sparks it electrically. if the brushes are worn in the Bendix housing, then you wont get the starter to turn very much if at all and you certainly wont get enough cold cranking power to turn it over. thats where i would have gone first since its a major component involved with the issue you describe.
2007-02-18 17:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by JBC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a fuel filter, but this usually comes up after it's running for a few seconds (then it will shut off). If it's a slow cranking problem you may want to look into investing in a better battery. Optimas are know for their quality and you should be able to find one with a higher "cold cranking amps" output. Good luck.
2007-02-11 13:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by J E B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not cranking @ at least 130 RPM, it won't start. What you are describing is definitely related to the battery - it looses charge when it gets cold. Also, it takes more current to turn a cold engine over. Replace the battery and check alternator operation.
2007-02-17 10:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long since you changed your oil, what SAE grade is it. Problem gets worse with colder climate most probably battrey related but could be as simple as dirty thick oil. Change to a full synthetic like Mobil 1 with a SAE 5/30.
2007-02-15 16:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by lucky0017 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 96 Jeep Cherokee, I just take it to the mechanic and have them run a diagnostic test to find the problem, then fix it myself,...which ever is cheaper.
2007-02-11 07:25:39 · answer #6 · answered by Hi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From experience, I'd check the wires that go from the battery to the starter. They coating could have gotten melted by the exhaust and be sparking out. Or a bad alternator. Good Luck
2016-05-23 22:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's hard turning over , Check battery , Amps drop off in cold weather.
If it turns over OK but won't start check for water in fuel cell also check fuel pressure.
2007-02-18 12:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by FRANKLIN J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and have you tried replacing the fuel filter on it ,this will cause it to be hard to start,and worse in cold weather also,also you may need to set the timing on it im sure through the years it may need to be re-set a little,this will make them start bad also,all you can do is start trying things ,and rule one out at a time as you go,this is how we mechanics do it,one thing at a time,until we find the cause of it,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2007-02-11 07:28:00 · answer #9 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Coil, Or Sensors Need To Be Replaced.
2007-02-12 03:03:43 · answer #10 · answered by John Rybarczyk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋