How long does it take for a Jeep XJ to start?
98 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), I6, 173k mi When trying to turn the cold engine over, I have to crank things for at least 3-5 seconds. In some cases it will not start on the first try.
Why does my Jeep not start on the first try?
In some cases it will not start on the first try. After starting it runs a bit rough for a few minutes. I’ve suspected the fuel check valve going bad and have turned the key to on for 2-3 seconds, off for 2-3 seconds, 3 times before trying some cold starts and this makes no difference.
What causes a hard cold start on a jeep?
This could be a case of an injector leaking into a cylinder, causing a flooded effect. You could leave the pressure gauge on it over night to check in the morning. The pressure should hold most if not all of the pressure, even for that amount of time.
When did the Jeep Cherokee XJ come out?
The Jeep Cherokee (XJ) is a compact SUV that was manufactured and marketed by Jeep from 1997 to 2001. Sharing the name of the original full-size SJ model, but without a traditional body-on-frame chassis, the XJ instead featured a light-weight unibody design.
98 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), I6, 173k mi When trying to turn the cold engine over, I have to crank things for at least 3-5 seconds. In some cases it will not start on the first try.
In some cases it will not start on the first try. After starting it runs a bit rough for a few minutes. I’ve suspected the fuel check valve going bad and have turned the key to on for 2-3 seconds, off for 2-3 seconds, 3 times before trying some cold starts and this makes no difference.
This could be a case of an injector leaking into a cylinder, causing a flooded effect. You could leave the pressure gauge on it over night to check in the morning. The pressure should hold most if not all of the pressure, even for that amount of time.
What was the problem with my Jeep Yesterday?
Yesterday was driving the jeep all day and no issues. Right before i got to work the Engine started to sputter and backfire through the exhaust and intake :brickwall::brick wall: Luckily I broke down about a mile away from my shop