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Fuel issues #812713 05/18/07 05:19 AM

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sportakee

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93 cherokee. Had problems with it sputtering when it's cold and hot, at low and high speeds and when cornering and on straight-aways. It died on me a couple times while I was driving , but managed to restart. This last time however it wouldn't. When turning ignition on, I don't here the fuel pump prime. I took hose off at filter and no gas is pumped. Engine turns over fine, there is just no fuel getting to the engine. Ideas? As well, how do you pull a pump out. Is it necessary to drop the tank? Thanks to all who may reply.

Re: Fuel issues [Re: sportakee] #812714 05/18/07 05:39 PM

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The majority of older vehicles require dropping the tank to access the fuel pump. Not too many, that I know of at least, have an access hole to get to the pump without dropping the tank.

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Re: Fuel issues [Re: sportakee] #812715 05/20/07 04:34 PM

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The Cherokee fuel pump is located near the center-front of the tank on top. I know the 89 version fuel pump can be removed without dropping the tank.

Replacement pumps are expensive. Check for loose or broken connections.

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Re: Fuel issues [Re: 4x4Wire] #812716 05/21/07 08:41 AM

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Deep South Texas

BlueXJ

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Also check that the pump has a good ground. Yes, as has been mentioned you can access the pump w/o lowering the tank. Much easier to do on a lift or if you have a lift on your XJ. One other thing to check is the fail-safe switch. I do NOT know exactly where yours is located but it may be going bad. Is was intended by the factory to cut power to the fuel pump in the event of a rollover and when(rarely) they go out they exibit the same symptoms as you described. Find a FSM and look up where yours is located.

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