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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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#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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