1996 keep will only start if I leave it sit for a hour or so

Asked by GuruNFJH Apr 26, 2017 at 07:40 AM about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

If I go into a store for 10 or 15 minutes it won't start
I have to leave it sit and then once I do get it started
it spits and puts then once it comes out of that it
runs fine . I have did a tune up on it and it did not
help

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sometimes you starter or starter relay will over heat and needs to cool down, check these items and also check you coil pack

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