1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Crank After Flood

1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
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OFFLIMITS_2U
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My son took his jeep mudding and got stuck in water and mud over the hood. Since then it will not start or turn over. the radio and lights will work but when you try to start it, it does nothing at all. help ?
Jun 7, 2006 at 9:14 AM
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YAMAHAHOKKAIDO
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Change ALL the spark plugs. This happened to me last night.
Mar 27, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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remove the plugs and crank motor to get the water out of the cylinders. change all fluids as well.

hopefully you did not damage the motor from this

Roy
Apr 23, 2013 at 8:26 PM
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Suggested Repair

Remove the spark plugs and crank the engine to expel water from the cylinders, then change all fluids. Check whether the engine was damaged by water ingestion.

Conversation Summary

A 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not crank after being stuck in water and mud over the hood, although the radio and lights still work. An expert advised removing the spark plugs and cranking the engine to clear water from the cylinders, changing all fluids, and checking for possible engine damage.

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