Won't fire

Tiny
SMARINID2
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  • 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 225,000 MILES
2000 Jeep Cherokee classic. Turns over but won't fire. No check engine light and no issues prior to running it 2 miles then parking it. Ideas?
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 AT 7:52 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Start with the basics, and work your way up, Last tune up was? Wires plugs ALL filters? If all that is ok, check for a stuck EGR, then test fuel pump pressure, If it won't restart, determine what's missing, the engine needs three things to run, Spark at all plugs, gas to all cylinders, and compression in all cylinders, tho an engine may run lacking one in one cylinder, it won't run very well!
https://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_video/test_fuel_injection_pressure.htm
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https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/car_cranks_but_wont_start.htm
https://www.2carpros.com/dia/how_to_check_compression.htm
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If you smell gas, check your oil level too, gas can be washing the cylider walls and filling up the crankcase...not good, this can and will damage the engine!
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 AT 7:55 PM

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