Why does my Jeep Cherokee not start in the winter?

In the winter, the vehicle won’t start when it is cold. There are a few different reasons that can cause this, but it’s usually your Cherokee’s battery that can’t handle turning the engine when it’s cold.

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.

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.

When to check fuel pressure in a jeep?

Check the fuel pressure after several hours of sitting, like in the morning before you start it or turn the key over. 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.

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee not start in the Cold?

Far and away the number one reason that your Grand Cherokee won’t start in the cold is the battery. A battery has two different ratings, cranking amps and cold cranking amps. Cold cranking amps are the batteries ability to start turn the engine over when it is cold. Battery capacity diminishes with time and use.

How often does my Jeep Grand Cherokee not start?

I own a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I have had intermittent starting problems for the past several years. Every once in a while, I get in my car and it just doesn’t start. It was very infrequent for 2-3 years, but recently it’s been happening a few times per month.

Is there a problem with my Jeep Grand Cherokee?

I own a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I have had intermittent starting problems for the past several years. Every once in a while, I get in my car and it just doesn’t start.

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee start stall idle?

Is this the IAC or possibly the fuel filter.. Its driving me crazy. I have a 1997 Grand Cherokee 5.2L V8. It has a problem running. You can be driving down the road and let your foot off the game and the jeep will just shut right off. If you say pull into a parking spot and let your foot off the gas it will shut off.