What to do if your Jeep Cherokee stops running?
What to do if your Jeep Cherokee stops running?
If the Jeep Cherokee has stopped running or will not start and you feel that the fuel pump has failed, then this is the proper way of diagnosing the problem before replacing an item that may not be needed. Starting from the basics, take off the fuel cap and listen closely for the fuel pump to come on as a helper turns on the ignition key.
What happens when a fuel pump goes bad?
The engine turns off if the combustion chamber’s fuel is inadequate or doesn’t have the proper pressure. The part that ensures none of this happens is the fuel pump, and it cannot work perfectly if the fuel pump relay develops any issues. A faulty fuel pump relay can also cause the engine not to start at all and be completely dead.
How to test fuel pump in Jeep Cherokee?
Use a circuit tester and test the harness side for power as your helper turns the key on and off. Remember that there will be power for only 2 seconds, so have your helper cycle the key on and off as you check the terminals, allowing 5 seconds between cycling for the computer to reset.
Why are my fuel injectors not working on my Jeep?
Deposits build up on the injectors and disrupt the flow of fuel. That can cause rough idling, misfires, or engine “stumbling.” Many Jeepers swear by various fuel additives that clean the injectors as you run the engine. If you try one of these and it doesn’t help, then you may need to replace the injectors.
If the Jeep Cherokee has stopped running or will not start and you feel that the fuel pump has failed, then this is the proper way of diagnosing the problem before replacing an item that may not be needed. Starting from the basics, take off the fuel cap and listen closely for the fuel pump to come on as a helper turns on the ignition key.
Use a circuit tester and test the harness side for power as your helper turns the key on and off. Remember that there will be power for only 2 seconds, so have your helper cycle the key on and off as you check the terminals, allowing 5 seconds between cycling for the computer to reset.
The engine turns off if the combustion chamber’s fuel is inadequate or doesn’t have the proper pressure. The part that ensures none of this happens is the fuel pump, and it cannot work perfectly if the fuel pump relay develops any issues. A faulty fuel pump relay can also cause the engine not to start at all and be completely dead.
Deposits build up on the injectors and disrupt the flow of fuel. That can cause rough idling, misfires, or engine “stumbling.” Many Jeepers swear by various fuel additives that clean the injectors as you run the engine. If you try one of these and it doesn’t help, then you may need to replace the injectors.
