Jeep xj long crank fix!

[@lol123321123321]

My old Jeep had this same problem. Drove it for years like that and the pump never failed. Just cycled the key 3-6 times on cold starts to build pressure

[@slyjeeper]

Long crank fix in the title, im not gonna fix it cuz i dont mind it till the pump goes out.. well, thanks

[@mack2771]

Hours does that. Sometimes it'll start up right away and then you can turn it off and start the car again and it'll take forever to crank up which it does most of the time. Ours has a straight pipe and it's an awesome vehicle.

[@officialWWM]

Just install a 1 way in-line check valve in the fuel line back near the tank. It will stop the fuel from running out of the fuel line. Problem solved.

[@rawdata7569]

I'd hesitate before changing stock fuel line parts, it's under pressure. You could start a fire if not done properly

[@officialWWM]

@@rawdata7569 the return line isn’t under pressure.

[@rawdata7569]

I'd love to try this, just afraid I'll end up having to pull the tank. @@officialWWM

[@officialWWM]

@@rawdata7569 all that’s happening is that the fuel is draining back to the fuel tank while the car is sitting because the factory check valve in the fuel pump has failed. It’s a lot easier to add one to the fuel line than dropping the tank and replacing the entire fuel pump assembly!

[@rawdata7569]

Where do you put the check valve, at the carb or the tank?@@officialWWM

[@jcxj]

I cleaned my idle sensor by air intake and issue fixed also cleaned inside throttling intake valve was full of nasty black stuff I used cheap throttle c carburetor cleaner from walmarr

[@mattheweburns]

These trucks are great, but mine has an intermittent, no spark no fuel issue on cold mornings when I need it the most… I noticed that the check engine light does not cycle on when it is doing this. I have never had any major check engine codes anyway, but I know the truck will start if I turn the key and see the check engine light flash for a second. I tried crank position sensor, but it wouldn’t run at all with the new crank position sensor so we put the old one on it and it ran just fine until next winter New fuel pump, new ignition, coil, distributor, cap, wires plugs, capacitor/ignition coil all sorts of things. At one point I was convinced that the fuel rail was frozen so I would put a hot towel on the fuel rail, and for some reason it would start up, but I was also bumping the truck as well as attempting to start it multiple times, so I don’t think this was a fix. Just a coincidence. All the fuses and relays seem to be good as well The only thing I could think of is if there is some sort of electronic circuit with the ignition that since it’s a rollover, perhaps? If there is something that controls both fuel and spark at the same time to stop ignition altogether, I think that is what the problem is, the ignition switch seems fine, and the ignition switch on the steering column. If something was wrong with it, the truck would not crank at all as I understand it. These trucks are great when they are running, but they are electrical nightmares when they’re not. Thank God for AAA, but damn, it has ruined several work days. I’ve taken it to several shops, and they cannot reproduce the issue, so maybe I should just start parking in the mechanics parking lot that way I won’t have a problem again it really is like that gremlins

[@jaywalking17]

If it will not start on super cold mornings, it could be that the capacitors inside the CPU circuit board are old and need new ones. It's inside the box under the hood on driver side inner fender apron. If you heat up that box using a hair dryer or heat gun and it starts, that's your problem. Replace those capacitors, 3 of them.

[@8avexp]

A collapsed or detached hose from the fuel pump inside the tank can cause this, too.

[@thesoftgoat1398]

Had the same problem, decided to put a new pump in since my XJ had over 200k miles on it and on my last XJ the pump failed at 190k. The key key cycle trick is a good one, I did use that trick and drove it for a few weeks until I got the time to replace the pump.

[@MC-eh2ot]

Did the new pump solve the long start?

[@DennisWHJr]

Most likely alternator whine.. or any one of the other pully bearings singing thier last song lol

[@foxmulder7616]

What does he mean cycle thru the keys? What is the key cycle trick?

[@thesoftgoat1398]

turn the key on but not start a couple of times this forces the fuel pump to run a few seconds and add pressure to the system, usually it will start right up after that@@foxmulder7616

[@nathanmccumber8965]

​@@foxmulder7616turn let ding dings stop do it 4 5 times in a row.

[@koolmofuka]

On my 2000 xj , I changed head gasket and replaced intake manifold. At first in reved high at start, so tighted up manifold. Now wont start at all. Except for a little back fire but never cranked.

[@dadirtydawg7789]

How did that go? I’m about to put my head gasket in.

[@nyleluke]

dont need to pull the tank, the tank is on a angle towards the front where the pump is, so easy to change

[@kevina-azbackcountryexplor1413]

You can add an inline check valve in the fuel hose outside of the fuel pump

[@rachealrock3638]

So he's giving examples. Good video

[@legendarycat2457]

I'm starting to tend to have this problem with my 2014 cherokee. But it only gives me this long crank start when I fill it with gas. I never have this problem any other time. Normally I'd get 87 gas and starting things up every time I fill the tank it starts normally. But I started getting more the E85 gas that suggest to use for the 2014 cherokee. And every time I fill the tank it always has a long crank and won't start, then I to start it again it'll do the same thing but will start a second time. I don't know, might just go back to 87 gas so I don't always have this problem every time I fill the tank.

[@brycerussell6661]

It’s a purge valve causing that.

[@witnesszer0]

not good practice you should change it out soon if it has not done it yet it will start stalling at red lights and when ever you go to hit the gas hard you'll get backfire and a stall and might leave you stranded on the side of the road its not hard just jack the rear end up choke a wheel and put some jack stands its a 14 mm deep socket you can put the entire socket into the tank strap bolt the square drive where an extension would go will be hanging half off but it works just several turns (7-10 turns) and put a jack under the tank and jack up the tank with a piece of wood to not hurt the plastic tank full of gas and you can remove the tank strap bolt has a circle pad that goes into the frame without taking the nut of the long bolt remember to remove the 2 hose the filler neck , breather tube fish it through the frame and down goes the whole tank when you release the jack remove the fuel line (depress the tabs and pull to remove )and the electric connector (try not to brake the red locking tab) and thoroughly blow or brush off all the dirt and rocks and sand and salt from the top of the tank before you go to remove the fuel pump assembly check your tank contents with a flashlight if you see metal slivers you need to drain and clean out the tank to ensure fuel pump longevity even a new filter will be best (use the gas for something else) like bbq starting or something get entirely new gas when i did mine it looked like pee weird cloudy the fresh gas was clear slight yellow and a slight green tint to it pump on ebay for 35$ i put a bit of silicone lube on the seal to make sure it went in easy and silicone greased the plastic locking ring to make sure it went all the way on and was seated right and tight

[@MC-eh2ot]

Hey Ronnie. So a few months ago my 98 jeep xj started to do the long start so zi started to prime it turning to the on position and has been fine. Then last week the fuel level sensor started to go haywire and then a few days ago I started driving the jeep and when I go accelerate, the jeep doesn't respond and is really sluggish and then all of a sudden its starts to drive fine. It does this maybe 2 times and then it's fine. I just bought a new pump and regulator (bosch) and plan on doing a pressure test but wanted to ask your opinion. Thanks!

[@jeremiahd8321]

Same problem here just today my 96 DJ. Daily driver.

[@danielmunoz128]

Hey Ronnie just bought a Jeep xj 93 5 speed and it’s basically consumed my life with chasing noises and hearing new things of concerned every day I drive it. I’ve done a couple of things including tune up new SP rotor coils etc. I noticed I have a long crank if I let Jeep sit overnight or more then 10 hours. After that it turns over pretty quick. Is that a cause for concern? Thanks man

[@kennethlindahl9206]

I have heard that people have herd thuds creeks and bumps while their XJs ...I dont have any ...is there something wrong with my 94 cherokee that was owned by 2 old ladys one of witch never drove it outside the city limits of spokane now I own it and love it sorry for not answering your question

[@witnesszer0]

sounds like your fuel pump

[@MattyWearsAblazer]

Change your fuel injector o-rings. Had the same issue a while back with the fuel rail not holding a prime. it wasnt the fuel pump, so I did injector o-rings and it solved the issue.

[@marcoflores6325]

@@MattyWearsAblazer so you must of had some fuel leaking out the injectors right

[@mvhunter98]

Wear did you get your rims?

[@jamesjr3802]

You are the man, if I lived by ya I would buy you a beer or two.. best videos on the xj jk and other stuff..

[@wesker7650]

lately mine has started to long crank on a cold start but as soon as the engine is warm, it'll start right up everytime. Not sure what the deal is though

[@witnesszer0]

fuel pump signs of going out like he did from one day to the next go to the schrader valve and check if you got nothing you will know what it is could be check valve or pressure regulator change it before it starts stalling and leaves you on side of road

[@AlejandroMartinez-lo3kw]

Did you ever figure it out i have the same problem

[@witnesszer0]

@@AlejandroMartinez-lo3kw i changed out the pcm and the crank position sensor its been working ever since no trouble check your distributor cap and rotor any build-up you wanna get a new one

[@jmjdeist]

Does the car need to have been running prior to this test? If my car sat overnight, should it still squirt fuel?

[@mikeo8790]

Yes it should maintain pressure in the rail at all times.

[@dakidd5413]

Hey man just a heads up you dont need to drop the tank to do a fuel pump on those cherokees

[@terranovnicek1567]

That’s true for 84-96. 97-01 has a plastic tank with a top mounted fuel pump. This one is definitely an 84-96 though

[@dakidd5413]

@@terranovnicek1567 97-01 was a trash gen

[@terranovnicek1567]

@@dakidd541300-01 are total garbage. That’s when they changed everything that gave them problems. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to themselves. 97-99 are mechanically almost identical to a 91-96. They’re still pretty good jeeps if you like the facelift

[@SketchyGeko]

Did you ever figure out the cause of that high pitched whine when you started it? Mine does the same and I was thinking water pump. Also good vid 👍

[@cherokeeronnie]

It’s normal it has something to do with the fan when it’s cold

[@christopherkanuk2546]

It’s the alternator charging the battery after start up

[@dakotaotte8952]

​@Cherokee Ronnie wen you push the valve in should the vehicle be running??

[@BUKWulfSh0t]

Where can I get the fuel pressure hose that connects to the fuel rail? I got a 5/16 nylon fuel hose from Autozone but my mechanic said it won't withstand the pressure.

[@jeremylyons6252]

Get a fuel pressure kit from harbor freight. Works great

[@BUKWulfSh0t]

@@jeremylyons6252 really? I'll go check it out. Im not doing anything lol Thank you for the info. Really appreciate it

[@jeremylyons6252]

@@BUKWulfSh0t yea i just used mine today and had low pressure at idle. They come with multiple attachments and is pretty decent quality

[@BUKWulfSh0t]

@@jeremylyons6252 I'm here now looking for it. Thanks

[@BUKWulfSh0t]

@@jeremylyons6252 do you know exactly which one it is? There's Engine& Transmission Oil Pressure Test Kit And Then There's Engineer Pressure Test Kit And Deluxe Compression Test Kit

[@fernandoalexander4771]

Fuel pressure regulator is what im doing i got a 2dr 95 and bought a 4dr sport ... Guy said didnt start took it over to the shop and took out the fuel pump relay and cranked up and put in the relay.. Died out after going back and fourth finally got it to Run but after trying to accelerate on the road it dies . so ima change the regulator and post another comment on here

[@dustincmills]

Did it fix it?

[@boiboi2491]

Did it fix it?

[@PhysifistEngineering]

Shut the fuck up. You never came back and commented. Useless.

[@TikeWates]

It could be a fuel pump relay

[@nolesy51]

Had long cranks with old fuel pump until that one left me stranded, replaced it and still long cranks

[@michaelleon395]

sam what was it

[@mccartneystuart]

Regulator?

[@bigbang7897]

You just listed everything why not just replace the engine.

[@Kieryboo]

He listed a few possible causes for long starting, that is not near everything. There is a lot more to these engines than a distributor/coil pack, fuel rail, sensors and fuel pump.

[@chriscole1726]

No need to pull tank it's on front side of the tank

[@timothyallen2605]

Your poor alternator Sounds like its ate mud. Get the reno kit move it up top from ebay. Remove ac pump

[@jonredcorn862]

lol fuck that.

[@mattpalumbo275]

so my 96 xj kinda does the same thing but it takes about 3-5 cranks to get it started i did tune up and fuel filter and still does the same exact thing could use some help from anybody please and thanks

[@kylemcgeever]

Check the map sensor, test the fuel pressure, do a tune up.

[@mikemorales4830]

Where is located that valve?

[@kowalski363]

Great video

[@elevated2552]

Could be "(list of every fuel injection and ignition component) but in my case it was check valve"...nearly useless video IMHO

[@thatlocalricer9263]

Elevated where’s the check valve located ?

[@randyanderson6110]

He dont know.

[@jaredf5000]

think about it, there are so many factors that can caused this issue, hes letting us know what they are, and hes showing you what it was for his jeep. think about how ignorant you sound lol

[@witnesszer0]

@@thatlocalricer9263 depends some in the tank(return less) some pressure regulator one with return fuel lines

[@Dibbs.]

Great video, could be this, this, that, this or that, not worried about those, this could be it, that this or that. Yep now I know what my problem is!!!

[@dustincmills]

Could be this, could be that, could be this, or could be that

[@michaelleon395]

Dustin C Mills lmfao 😭😭😭😭

[@jaredf5000]

thats the point though! think about it, there are so many factors that can caused this issue, hes letting us know what they are, and hes showing you what it was for his jeep. think about how ignorant you sound lol

[@michaelleon395]

jared f it’s funny so what haha 😂

[@TheMaddog809]

video not very helpful