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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has trouble starting.

13 messages,  Last post on Apr 12, 2011 at 5:25 PM

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#4 of 13 2001 jeep limited v-8 hard starting by floridadog

Jul 08, 2009 (5:47 am)

this problem just started a week ago,i tryed to start it and it cranked very well but starts after i try several times and when it does start it sputters for about 15 sec's then runs well after that. i had the codes checked and no codes but with further checks found out carbon buildup!!! a mechanic friend suggested seafoam in carb. and gas tank. this did not cure the problem, could it be the fuel filter? thanks for any help with this problem,when it starts everything runs fine.

#5 of 13 jeep limited 2001 hard starting by floridadog

Jul 09, 2009 (1:56 pm)

my jeep limited just started acting up since it was new! when i start the engine it takes several times 3-4 and then slowly starts up and after 15 secs starts running normal. i added some seafoam to gas and oil but it made no impact.
i was wandering if anyone with this engine type v-8 has experienced this.
its been acting like this for about a week. could it be the gas filter clogged?
thanks for any replys on this.

#6 of 13 2001 hard to start by debramcgee

Aug 17, 2009 (11:11 am)

I have the same issue. Have you found an answer yet????

#7 of 13 Re: 2001 hard to start [debramcgee] by tdale1

Aug 17, 2009 (11:19 am)

Replying to: debramcgee (Aug 17, 2009 11:11 am)
I actually just changed all my spark plugs and spark plug wires and the problem went away.

#8 of 13 Re: 2001 hard to start [tdale1] by jsen

Nov 16, 2009 (11:01 am)

Replying to: tdale1 (Aug 17, 2009 11:19 am)
I have had the same problem for about a year now (starts the second or third time every time and once it is running no problems). I did my plugs, but not my ignition coils. It seemed to help, but it did not fix it completely. Did you change your ignition coils or the spark plug wires?
 
I have also read a lot of suggestions for replacing the crank position sensor for the same problem as well. Has anyone tried that?

#9 of 13 Re: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has trouble starting. [tdale1] by aneke007

Nov 16, 2009 (4:22 pm)

Replying to: tdale1 (Jun 29, 2009 2:39 pm)
Sounds like your temperature sensor. Just had mine replaced for $ 158.00. They are easy to put in if you know anybody that can do it. You can buy the part at autozone. Good LUck

#10 of 13 a/c clutch by floridadog

Sep 04, 2010 (7:26 pm)

a/c clutch is making noise and smells like rubber burning and air is not cold.
is it simple to replace this part and do i need to take belt off before removing bolt

#12 of 13 Re: 2001 hard to start [jsen] by 01jeepgrandc

Apr 12, 2011 (5:25 pm)

Replying to: jsen (Nov 16, 2009 11:01 am)
I had the same problem for about 1.5yrs. It started out as cranking after turning over about 5-7 times the first time but if I shut it down and crank it up again, it would fire right up.
 
In the beginning I could let it sit (after shutting down) for about 30min and it would still crank right up. However over time, I couldn't shut it down and run in the store for 5 min without it having trouble cranking. I took it to a mechanic and as I've read in all the forums, he suggested it was the fuel pump. $550 later it was not the pump. He cleaned the injectors cause he said they were clogged and that didn't solve the issue. I finally just took the jeep since he didn't have a clue of what the issue was. I replaced the fuel filter, crank shaft position sensor, temp sensor, plugs, and nothing worked. Finally I read an article that mentioned leaky injectors. I did the poor man's test but didn't have a leak. I did however think it was an injector issue, maybe clogged or failed. So I purchased on injector from O'Reilly's for about $40, took the injectors out and noticed all were shiny except #6, it was a dull color. I replaced that this weekend and the jeep cranks every single time just like new.
 
I have seen so many articles with people having the same issue but the thread would die off with no solution noted. I hope this fix will be able to help you guys and hopefully save you some money and offer a solution that doesn't take 1.5 yrs to come by.

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