Jeep cranks but won't start
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Asked by Momofthree13 Sep 07, 2018 at 10:36 PM about the 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4-Door 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport and it
won't crank. The starter works but the
engine won't turn over. I have replaced the
Crankshaft Position Sensor, Ignition Coil,
and Distributor. Have checked all fuses. Any
ideas?

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brotherben answered 6 years ago

It could possibly be a faulty new part, ECM, or the security system.

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Momofthree13 answered 6 years ago

Still no spark. Traced down all grounds, replaced the new Crankshaft Position Sensor. Found the ECM, but haven't replaced it yet.

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GuruXTS77 answered 6 years ago

Take off distributior cap see if it's turning if no sorry but big job replace timing chain or belt or if lucky it just came off LOL

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GuruCRX23 answered 5 years ago

Try to start in neatral , or power on take of pos cable, wait 1 minute tap 3 times re connect, it resets ecm !

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GuruCRX23 answered 5 years ago

Also ideal air control value , notorious for jeep problem

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GuruSX5LR answered 5 years ago

Hi i have a 2001 grand chearicee has fuel and turns over but wont start But when it dose it runs for bit then dies any ideas an what wrong

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