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1997 Jeep Cheerokee does not have fire to spark plugs

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Have you checked the injector harness for a proper injector pulse? The ECM pulses the ground circuit to fire these and if there is a short in that ground wire the injector will stay open all of the time, effectively flooding that cylinder.


If it has spark, fuel, and even compression, it has to have integrity with the valve train. If you can pull the valve cover off, turn the engine over by hand to make sure that the vales appear to fully open. You can compare them to the other cylinders. It could have a flat lobe on the cam. A compression test wouldn't necessarily pick that up because the cylinder would still compress whatever air is still in it.


Hope this helps.

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  • Posted on Mar 18, 2009

SOURCE: Where can I find a spark plug wiring diagram for 1997 3.1l engine

Normally the firing order will be stamped on the top of the intake manifold also the number one plug will be the front one on the drivers side of the car. On the top of the distributor cap you should see a number one that is where the number one plug wire goes follow the firing order on the manifold and go clock wise on the distributor cap

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  • Posted on Jun 25, 2009

SOURCE: my 1990 jeep cheerokee oil smells like theres gas in it

yes it could be but you should be getting oil in to the chamber also check your tail pipe if you have white smoke coming out that is oil if it is black that is to much fuel if you are getting alot of water then you definetlty have a bad head gasket you will get some water that is condensation built up in side the muffler but that should burn off quick have somebody hit the gas pedal while you watch the tail pipe if it starts blowing water then it is without doubt good luck hope for the best but prepare for the worst let me know if you need more help

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  • Posted on Jul 10, 2009

SOURCE: my 2000 jeep cheerokee keeps overheating

You may want to check first if you are loosing or have inadequate water or cooling fluids on your radiator. There may be a leak or the radiator cap may no longer prevent the steam from escaping. check the radiator fans if they are turning. You can check the fan if it is working by pulling out the temp sensor at the lower radiator hose near the engine. The fan should blow at full once you unplug it. Check also the water pump in the engine if there are leaks. You may have it replaced.

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2010

SOURCE: just put head gaskets on 2001 jeep grand

this is easy, it sounds like u need to replace the o2 sensor. write back if this helps you out.

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  • Posted on Apr 21, 2010

SOURCE: 1997 biuck regal firing order?

1-6-5-4-3-2 is for the 3.8 liter engine
1-2-3-4-5-6 is for 3.1 liter engine

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