1994 Jeep Cherokee My Car wont Start

1994 JEEP CHEROKEE
260,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JENDANYK
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I pulled over one night, turned off my vehicle, and when i returned a minute or two later my engine would not start. The electronics were still functional, but my car would not start. I have tried to jump star the car, (not sure if ive done it right). The P (!) sign lights up as well as the check engine sign. When i turn the key to start there is a faint woooouuuuuunn like its trying o get power or something. I know nothing about cars, any suggestions?
Feb 22, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it cranking over and refuses to start? if so do below

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Feb 22, 2009 at 6:48 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check battery and battery terminals
try and get a jump
and or change the battery
Feb 22, 2009 at 6:52 PM
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