Why is my Jeep Wrangler TJ not starting?

Why is my Jeep Wrangler TJ not starting?

My jeep wrangler finally quit starting, just cranked no start, same symptoms so I could diag it now. What I eventually traced it to was the switched 12v feed wire for the ECM runs in the harness from the underhood fuse block past the battery to the ECM.

How to troubleshoot a no start Jeep 4.0L?

Go to: No Start 2: Checking Fuel. CASE 2: Spark was NOT present in all of the cylinders (DISTRIBUTOR TYPE): This test result tells you without a doubt that the no start condition of your 4.0L equipped Jeep is due to a malfunction in the ignition system. Now, with no spark in any of the engine cylinders, this what I would suggest:

How to test a no start Chrysler 3.9L?

You can find the ignition coil and ignition control module test here: How To Test The Ignition Coil -No Start Tests (Chrysler 3.9L, 5.2L, 5.9L). If the fuel does not reach the fuel injectors or if the injectors do not spray the fuel into the engine cylinders, for whatever reason, you’ll get a ‘no fuel no start condition’.

How to test the ignition coil-no start test?

How To Test The Ignition Coil -No Start Tests (Chrysler 3.9L, 5.2L, 5.9L). If the fuel does not reach the fuel injectors or if the injectors do not spray the fuel into the engine cylinders, for whatever reason, you’ll get a ‘no fuel no start condition’. The usual suspect behind a ‘lack of fuel keeping the engine from starting’ is the fuel pump.

Why does my Jeep Wrangler only get 9 volts?

What I eventually traced it to was the switched 12v feed wire for the ECM runs in the harness from the underhood fuse block past the battery to the ECM. It had a small pinhole in it and was corroding from the inside, which is why I was only getting 9 volts it was hard to see but the wire had begun to swell a bit from the corrosion inside.

Can a bad ignition pickup cause an engine to stall?

One of the first symptoms of a bad ignition pickup is an engine that stalls and eventually will not restart. Consequently, An old or failing ignition pickup may cut out signal intermittently, which may cause the engine to stall. The engine may suddenly just shut off, almost as if the key had been turned off.

Why is there no spark in my ignition?

An ignition module requires some type of external input in order to activate. If your vehicle stalls unexpectedly during operation and will not start again, it is likely because of loose or corroded electrical connections in the ignition module. In this case, check the switch, clean oxidized terminals, and replace broken wires if necessary.

What happens when you turn off ignition coil in Jeep?

Here are some more specific symptoms your Jeep will experience: You won’t see spark firing from all of the spark plug wires. The fuel injectors will still work and spray fuel into the cylinders. The PCM will still activate the ignition coil. Crank sensor is good.

How to know if ignition coil is working?

1 You won’t see spark firing from all of the spark plug wires. 2 The fuel injectors will still work and spray fuel into the cylinders. 3 The PCM will still activate the ignition coil. This means that the ignition coil does receive the switching signal but fails to fire spark. 4 Crank sensor is good.

Can a PCM still activate the ignition coil?

Here are some more specific symptoms your Jeep will experience: You won’t see spark firing from all of the spark plug wires. The fuel injectors will still work and spray fuel into the cylinders. The PCM will still activate the ignition coil.

How can I tell if my Jeep Wrangler battery is dead?

Well, the most effective is to hook up a voltmeter and take a reading under the load setting. The first starting point when diagnosing a dead battery is to verify your battery has the correct voltage. Incorrect or low power to the starter will not start your Jeep. Batteries use CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) to measure starting power.

When to replace ignition switch on Jeep Wrangler?

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH A REDESIGNED SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Where to send a jeep TJ ignition actuator replacement?

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What to do if your Jeep won’t start?

With the key in the “start” position, if the starter motor is getting power but the starter doesn’t work, then the starter is condemned and replaced. Note that starters can and do sometimes develop intermittent faults due to bad spots on the armature.

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee intermittently start?

Intermittent starting, sometimes takes 20-100 (+) tries to turn key and get it to crank. If I was in a hurry or had a passenger, it seemed to know and would take 5+ minutes turning key before it would crank and start! I joked it gave me ‘car-ple tunnel!’

What causes a Jeep Wrangler to not turn over?

1 Dead or Low Voltage battery 2 A bad Starter 3 Loose Earth Cable 4 Faulty Ignition Switch 5 Battery Terminal Corrosion 6 A faulty Solenoid 7 Bad Starter Relay 8 Faulty Park Neutral Safety Switch 9 Fuel

What happens when the starter doesn’t work?

Basically, with a fully charged battery, and with the key held in the “start” position, the starter is either getting power or it isn’t. With the key in the “start” position, if the starter motor is getting power but the starter doesn’t work, then the starter is condemned and replaced.

More specifically, this means that troubleshooting the problem requires that you check and confirm that: All 6 cylinders are getting spark (with a spark tester). That the fuel pump is creating enough fuel pressure. And if necessary, check the engine’s health with a compression test. I’ll go into more specific details in the following headings: 1.)

What is the ignition system on a jeep?

The ignition system is the one tasked with creating and delivering spark to each of the 6 cylinders. Without spark, the engine will crank but Not Start. The ignition system of the Jeep vehicles covered by this tutorial use either a distributor type system or a COP (Coil-on-Plug) ignition coil system.