1996 Jeep Cherokee Fuel filter replaced, now my engine won'

LAWLJEFF

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1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

I replaced the fuel filter on my jeep today, and after I replaced it and everything was reconnected I started it up to see if I had done it correctly, and my jeep started fine. I turned it off and let it sit for about 30 mins while I replaced a headlight wiring harness, and whenever I tried to start it again it wouldn't turn over. It sounds like its out of gas. Any suggestions/questions? I need help, please.

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 AT 8:45 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

best to test for fuel flow, undo the filter and see if you have pump pressure, hook up a hose and place it in a container turn on ignition and see if you get the pump to cycle.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 AT 8:49 PM

LAWLJEFF

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The pump is working fine.

Okay, I thought the fuel filter I put in might have got clogged or something, so I replaced the fuel line that goes from the gas tank to the fuel filter, and I put another fuel filter on. The same thing happened. It ran just fine for an hour or so, and I drove it to work, and then when I came out to start it a couple hours later it wouldn't start and it sounds like there is no gas.

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Saturday, August 15th, 2009 AT 12:27 PM

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