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Old 02-27-2009 | 10:44 PM
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I just picked up a 93 xj with 245k on it. Up until today it started fine but now it wont start. I've got spark but its very weak. I tried starting fluid and that didn't work. Could the crank sensor be the issue.Thanks in advance for any insite.
Old 02-27-2009 | 10:47 PM
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Usually when the CPS is bad it is a no spark situation. Any codes thrown? Weak spark could be a carboned up dizzy cap. Check that and the rotor.
Old 03-01-2009 | 07:12 PM
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Thank you I played with the cps wires and cleaned the cap and rotor and it fired right up.
Old 03-01-2009 | 07:35 PM
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Time for a full tune up.
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