i have the timing marks right and moved the distributor to point at num 1

1994 JEEP CHEROKEE
90,000 MILES
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JEREMY76
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but it only starts for a sec and stops firing,i cant get it to keep running,again i set the timing marks at 6 and 12 like ur diagram and set distributor to num 1 fire plsss provide me with any information and pics that may help me.thank u very much jeremy
Mar 24, 2012 at 10:24 PM
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CARADIODOC
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If it runs for one second, the timing is correct. Sounds like it's in theft mode. Use the key to unlock the front doors to turn the theft system off.
Mar 24, 2012 at 11:09 PM
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