1993 Jeep Laredo

1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
113,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SMALLPINT
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i have replaced the distrutor, ignition coil, spark plugs and throttle position sensor and still has a hard start problem. i turn the key to on wait then start and takes a few trys before start. now the jeep overheats. i replaced the twice and change the thermostat. im stuck here
Jul 2, 2009 at 10:36 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Three things. First, check fuel pump pressure and drop off. Here is a how to:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Next, make sure the catylatic converter isn't plugging. If all checkes out ok, check engine compression to make sure it doesn't have a bad head gasket.

Let me know what you find.
Aug 26, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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