2002 Jeep Cherokee Engine Cranks But Wont Start Unless Peda

2002 JEEP CHEROKEE
120,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SWEERES
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I have a 2002 Grand Cherokee, engine cranks but wont start when cold, but when the pedal is pushed to the floor, it starts. Any idea what the problem is?
Mar 17, 2009 at 10:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The coolant temperature sensor acts as a choke in a carbuerator to enrichen the A/F mix on a cold starts -Cold engine needs more fuel -check the sensor's resistances hot and cold if okay

Check the fuel pressure this will tell something about the fuel pump
Mar 17, 2009 at 11:09 PM
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