Common questions

What causes a hard cold start on a jeep?

What causes a hard cold start on a jeep?

This could be a case of an injector leaking into a cylinder, causing a flooded effect. You could leave the pressure gauge on it over night to check in the morning. The pressure should hold most if not all of the pressure, even for that amount of time.

Why does my Jeep not start on the first try?

In some cases it will not start on the first try. After starting it runs a bit rough for a few minutes. I’ve suspected the fuel check valve going bad and have turned the key to on for 2-3 seconds, off for 2-3 seconds, 3 times before trying some cold starts and this makes no difference.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD difficult to start?

Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD P0671 to P0676, difficult to start from cold. Fault finding and repair. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.

Can a hard cold start make a car run better?

After starting it runs a bit rough for a few minutes. I’ve suspected the fuel check valve going bad and have turned the key to on for 2-3 seconds, off for 2-3 seconds, 3 times before trying some cold starts and this makes no difference.

Why does my Jeep Wrangler not start in the Cold?

Mine has begun getting a little harder to start as well…could be a mixture of things though. If you can, put a scanner on it first thing in the morning and turn the key to run, see if you can read what the coolant temp is coming in at- if the computer isn’t seeing it is cold enough, it won’t provide enough fuel in the cold to fire the vehicle up.

Why does my Jeep Cherokee Run rough and hesitate?

The running rough and hesitation come after the jeep is warmed up, not immediately after starting when cold. So this indicates a potential o2 or other computer related issue? The o2 sensors are original I believe, so they’re probably due to be changed.

After starting it runs a bit rough for a few minutes. I’ve suspected the fuel check valve going bad and have turned the key to on for 2-3 seconds, off for 2-3 seconds, 3 times before trying some cold starts and this makes no difference.

How long does it take for a Jeep XJ to start?

98 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), I6, 173k mi When trying to turn the cold engine over, I have to crank things for at least 3-5 seconds. In some cases it will not start on the first try.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 with no start?

Come along with Eric O. at SMA as he has a look at this 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the I6 4.0 that was towed in with a crank, no start condition. It didn’t take long to figure out this common problem and solve the infamous P0320 crank sensor code.

98 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), I6, 173k mi When trying to turn the cold engine over, I have to crank things for at least 3-5 seconds. In some cases it will not start on the first try.

How long does it take to crank a jeep?

Cranked for about 5-15 seconds then stopped. Hit the button again and engine started no issues. This morning, hit the button again, cranked for about 5-15 seconds, no start. Hit the button again, started. Same thing this evening after work.

Why does my Jeep start on a cold start?

From what you’ve said, it appears to happen on cold starts. Once it finally starts are there any driveability issues? One thing you could try as a troubleshooting experiment if it has a key type ignition switch along with the button is to turn the ignition on ‘without starting’ wait about 5 to 10 seconds then start.

When do you hit the start button on a jeep?

Last Thursday hit the start button after lunch, engine started but shut off after a few seconds. Last friday after work I hit the start button. Cranked for about 5-15 seconds then stopped. Hit the button again and engine started no issues.

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Ruth Doyle