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Old 02-11-2012 | 09:26 PM
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So my 2000 Cherokee has not been starting on the first crank... second crank it starts right away. Now today I can't get it to start at all. This is what I get for ignoring a red flag for to long!

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Old 02-11-2012 | 09:53 PM
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got fuel? check it at fuel bar valve...would guess fuel pump/regulator
Old 02-12-2012 | 11:19 AM
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You'd have to give more info bc there are countless possibilities. However, easy thing to check: I've had my XJ turn over but not start bc it's been too low on coolant or too low on oil.
Old 02-12-2012 | 12:19 PM
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Check the fuel pump, listen to hear if it turns on when your ign is on.

Check to make sure you have spark.

Could be your crankshaft position sensor.
Old 02-12-2012 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyXJ
You'd have to give more info bc there are countless possibilities. However, easy thing to check: I've had my XJ turn over but not start bc it's been too low on coolant or too low on oil.
How would low coolant or low oil prevent it from starting?
Old 02-12-2012 | 02:08 PM
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I have absolutely no idea, but I have seen it first hand. Only in an XJ.
Old 02-12-2012 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyXJ
I have absolutely no idea, but I have seen it first hand. Only in an XJ.
I'll have to take your word for it then. Guess it was self aware and didn't want to destroy it'self, eh?
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