auto repair

Asked by lovely_pearl Dec 28, 2009 at 06:43 PM about the 1987 Jeep Cherokee

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

it won't start. it doesn't turn over and pumping the gas doesn't make any difference. the more i try, the more it wears down the battery. fuel injection problem?

9 Answers

115

Can you tell us anything else about what its doing. I mean does the engine not at crank over or does it crank over but doesn't ignite (run). Well if its not turning over then it shouldn't be a fuel problem, sounds like you have a electric issue. Check your battery, maybe it doenst have enough juice to start it. If the battery is fine check your starter connections and wiring for lose ends or for a short in the wiring. Do the same with sensors, make sure all are connected. You may want the check your grounds too.

25

Fuel pump. Its an in-tank fuel pump too which means you have to drop the tank in order to replace it. Good luck.

115

Well you may not have to drop the tank. I know some years require you too, but on my 90 I didn't have to drop the tank when I replaced mine. It was located on the front of the gas tank.

185

Sounds more like a crank position sensor to me, thats more likely then the fuel pump to be honest with you. Especially if it just all the sudden up and died. If the crank sensor isnt working you usually will get no spark. If you get a spark using the screwdriver test then its most likely the fuel pump or possibly a TPS sensor!

i have a cherockee sports 1998 and my cable for mt hood broke ! what a do to open it ?

19,835

these vehicals this year had a problem with the connector at the firewall just above the valve cover. Jeep makes a repair kit to bypass connector. It will come w/harness and new crank position sensor. But before you condem the connector, unhook the crank sensor wire from the holders on the eng. one on head bolt and the other on bell housing bolt if I remember correctly. and give te wire a firm tug and try to restart. if it starts, you need crank sensor. they are also notorios for blowing the hose off the fuel pump inside the tank. ck for fuel press. at the fuel rail. there is a port to hook up gauge. press shradder valve and see if gas squirts out. Hope this info. helps.......

Your Answer:

Cherokee

Looking for a Used Cherokee in your area?

CarGurus has 17,329 nationwide Cherokee listings starting at $4,900.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1987 Jeep Cherokee

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    swtcat13
    Reputation
    4,070
  • #2
    JimRoy
    Reputation
    3,730
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,700
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Jeep Wrangler
3,225 Great Deals out of 58,177 listings starting at $3,000
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,090 Great Deals out of 19,141 listings starting at $2,000
Used Ford F-150
6,060 Great Deals out of 130,219 listings starting at $1,500
Used Dodge Charger
740 Great Deals out of 29,818 listings starting at $1,900

Used Cars for Sale

2023 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
41 Great Deals out of 1,328 listings starting at $22,999
2022 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
82 Great Deals out of 968 listings starting at $19,695
2021 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
333 Great Deals out of 3,908 listings starting at $12,997
2020 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
195 Great Deals out of 2,408 listings starting at $6,995
2019 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
292 Great Deals out of 3,440 listings starting at $7,990

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.