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1993 Jeep Cherokee Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Ignition coil, Ignition switch.
Mileage: 208,051 miles.

Asked on February 5, 2013

Jeep Cherokee Engine Problem

Ichanged out my worn 4.0 in my cherokee for a new one of same size also changed out ignition coil for a sceamin demon coil set . could only get engine to crank but not start tried to check for power to coil with testlight but couldnt find nothing not sure if i doing something wrong or am i missing something


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Replied on February 5, 2013

You have to test for voltage to the coil while cranking the engine, otherwise it will only be there for one second after turning on the ignition switch.

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