Jeep Grand Cherokee Starting problems

pat6969

Hi I have a jeep 2001 4ltr straight 6 I've changed the fuel sender in tank all fusee have been checked it happerns as soon as I take the key out doesn't matter if the car has been driving all day get out put the key in turn over 5/6 times starts and smell of fuel help

stever

Jeep Grand Cherokee?

pat6969

Hi Stever is the problem the moderator

stever

It sometimes helps people to know the model since a Wrangler may be known for an issue that a JGC may not have.

pat6969

Jeep grand Cherokee

stever

The gas smell is a concern. There was a TSB out on some older ones for fuel pressure issues, but who knows. Injectors? Changed the fuel filter lately?

pat6969

Which one I havernt a clue on cars mate

stever

That's always the issue; could be an injector, or a fuel pressure issue "at the rail" or a worn sealing ring in the fuel module. It's almost always cheaper (and faster) in the long run to track down a good mechanic who can give you a diagnosis than to replace stuff without knowing the underlying problem.

Meanwhile, it may help to turn the key to ON but not crank it until you count to five or ten. If it's a fuel pressure issue, that may get the system back up to snuff and let you crank the Jeep on the first try. Often you can hear the fuel pump working when you do this.

pat6969

Ok I will try thank you

pat6969

You can hear the fuel pump working but the problem is still there mate

Mr_Shiftright

I think I would have a leak test/smoke test done on the EVAP system.

See more here: http://www.aa1car.com/library/evap_system.htm

pat6969

Ok I try at my local garage thank you for your advice