54bobby Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 asking for a friend. he has a 1996 4.0 cherokee and when cold out she has a no start condition. warms up, fires right up and runs great. tried either and the 1st time was no start but tried a second and she fired up and ran great. she does crank strong. this problem is only on cold weather days. wheele her in doors and a while later, bang, starts and purs. ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Check the battery. My 98 XJ used to do that. Would even die while driving it, tried another battery and it would start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenotenick Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Yeah, check those battery cables too... get 'em nice and shiny for a good contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Has it been checked for codes? Clean up battery connections and get it tested, sure. I'd be looking at regular hard starting culprits myself, like spark plugs and wires, cap/rotor, etc. I'd especially be looking at ignition issues if it's not keen to start on starting fluid. And just cause I'm curious, how cold is "when it's cold out"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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