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Sent to Car Experts September 20 2005 at 1:08 PM
   

I have a 1990 Jeep Cherokee that will crank over, but will not stay running, any suggestions?

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September 20 2005 at 1:59 PM (51 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
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I am assuming that you have a fuel injection engine, if this is the case, I would take a look at the Idle Air Control motor. In the picture below it points out the Throttle position sensor,it is right next to it on the left side picture. Remove the valve and try cleaning it off and the throttle bore with some carburetor cleaner and see if it improves.

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September 21 2005 at 7:43 AM (17 hours and 43 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gene's Post: Nothing seems to work that you have mentioned, or I have tried. Yes, this Jeep has a fuel injection engine, I have sprayed starter/carburetor fluid into the carburetor, which after a while it will crank over, but will not continue to run.

Furthermore, I have replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and spark plugs, and now feel I have spent big $$$ on above items, when they were not needed.

PLEASE NOTE: The title on this vehicle says it is a 1991 JEEP - FODOR, 6 Cyl, 36 HP. However, on the edge of the door, it says August 1990.

When I purchased new plugs, I took an old plug with me, and they confirmed it was for a 1990 Jeep, as plugs for a 1991 Jeep were longer in length.
Anything you can further suggest that will fix the problem, will be greatly appreciated.
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September 21 2005 at 1:15 PM (5 hours and 31 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark

Ok, here is what you need to do, since you have a new fuel pump and the vehicle does run when you spray carbuertor clean in it. It is time to check and see if the injectors are getting a signal to fire. You can use a test light, but a noid lamp works best. It is a special test light that plugs into the fuel injector harness connector and indicates if the vehicle's processor is telling it to fire the injector.

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If the light flashes rapidly while cranking, then the injectors are getting a signal to fire the injector. If the injectors are firing and you have a good blue spark,which you should since the vehicle starts when sprayed, then the injectors may be plugged up. Sounds more like the injectors are not getting a signal to fire/pulse on and off.

If it is not getting a pulse signal, the injectors wont fire and the truck wont run. Further diagnosis, of the injector circuit will be required. Check this first and if I can be of more help let me know.




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September 21 2005 at 2:11 PM (56 minutes and 19 seconds later)
         
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