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

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LAWLJEFF
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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.
Aug 12, 2009 at 1:45 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)
Aug 12, 2009 at 1:49 PM
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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.
Aug 15, 2009 at 5:27 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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when it wont start you will have to check the fuel pressure, injection pulse and spark, and go get a scan done as well, do this next.

mark
Aug 15, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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