I replaced the rotor Cap wires and plugs got fuel and spark won't fire

Asked by Josh Feb 14, 2017 at 02:36 PM about the 1992 Jeep Cherokee 4-Door 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

92 Jeep Cherokee I replaced the
wires the plugs the distributor cap
and rotor I have spark and I have
fuel but it won't start what do I do

6 Answers

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You need a timing light to do that. To get it started, mark where your distributor currently is so you can put it back if needed. Rotate clockwise all the way until it bottoms out, then back off ~ 1/4 turn, then see if it starts. If it does, drive it. If the motor pings or has no power, adjust and drive again.

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i have a 1989 jeep cherokee limited 4x4 4.0 6 cylinder before i replaced the distributer it ran fine and started no problem then i put the new one it and wouldnt start then i swapped it back to the old one it turns over and everything sounds good but wont start up what could it be

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I have a 1994 Cherokee all I did was replace distributor cap and rotor and it won't start .... I'm going to drive it off a cliff ... I'm done!

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