98 cherokee no start

chromerunner

chromerunner

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Jun 18, 2006
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Biscoe NC
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98 cherokee 4.0 auto

beens sitting without a gas tank

*Installed tank and pluged it all in.

*Turn key and all electronics work..lights etc...BUT no start. *No noise no anything.

*Turned motor and its not locked up.


Where do i start from here. Is there a shut off switch that trips maybe when tank is pulled? STarter? Relay?
 
So the starter doesn't click or anything? No noise from the solenoid?

Have you tried jumping the starter?

Maybe there is just a bad/corroded connection from sitting.
 
Auto shutdown relay perhaps? I believe they have one, but not sure where that might be...?

Check your fuses, the relay should be fused. Interwebz point to relay box under hood on passenger side. Should have diagram labeling each relay.
 
battery is good. Grounds look good. Cables look good.

New Duralast gold starter just intsalled and when i jump the starter it still just spins and dosnt engauge flywheel...

Still no noise or etc from turning the key...
 
Pull the starter and bench test it to be sure it's engaging. Starter solenoid may be the culprit.. Aren't they on the starter though??

edit: looks like they are sold separately, but that doesn't seem right to me.


I assume all the fuses were good? Might try swapping the fuel pump relay.
 
bendix????

All i know is i took it out the box and got it to pop out and go zoom. haha

Going to tinker on it in the am and update. thanks for the help.
 
Update...

After Trying this earlier today..(wiggling shifter for NSS)
I tried it one last time tonight before i left the shop...AND taaadaaa turned over and ran.

All is good. Thanks for all the quick help.
 
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