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Old 04-18-2008, 04:47 PM
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97 cherokee will not start

97 Cherokee 4liter stalled shortly after starting, and will not re start. I am getting gas to the rack and i am getting a spark. It turns over good. Can anyone tell me where to start looking. thank you!
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Old 04-22-2008, 12:36 AM
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Re: 97 cherokee will not start

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97 Cherokee 4liter stalled shortly after starting, and will not re start. I am getting gas to the rack and i am getting a spark. It turns over good. Can anyone tell me where to start looking. thank you!
It may be flooded now, try turning it over with the pedal all the way to the floor, full throttle during start deactivates the injectors on most models and you only pump air. Turn it over just until it pops.
Then try starting it with about 1/8 or 1/4 pedal.
The IAC sometimes sticks shut and can make starting iffy. A partially open the throttle plate will sometimes get you started.
It may be something a bit more exotic, but this is someplace to start.
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