1997 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) — Repair Solution

4.0L ERH 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol/Gas · Engine Not Starting · Engine

Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Jeep
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Year: 1997
Engine: 4.0L ERH 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol/Gas
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

Vehicle (4.0 ltr petrol/lpg) cranks but won't run.

Problem Summary

A fuse was blown, but there was no short with the ignition.

The blown fuse was a small 30 amp fuse located in the middle of the main fuse box, next to the battery.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeJEEXJ971198
Vehicle1997 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
Engine4.0L ERH 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol/Gas
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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