When I first got the trooper it ran fine and then all of a sudden at times when I turned the key it would do absolutley nothing and I could wait awhile and then turn the key and it would start. Then it started loosing power and getting alot of hesitation. Now, I turn the key and it cranks but won't start up at all. I've replaced the spark plugs and air filter so far but the problem still exists (turns over but won't start). Any ideas? If there's something more I can check myself, I would rather do that instead of handing out lot's of $ that I don't really have. Thank You...
94 Trooper Cranks but won't start...
Mar 15, 2005
5 Replies
Check the distributor cap and rotor. Easy cheap items to replace along with the plug wires.
Also check the fuel filter.
check your fuel pressure and spark to. i had the same problem when i swapped motors in my isuzu.
As for the bucking, I replaced the Intake Air Temperature(IAT) sensor and that cleared it up for me. I've heard that if it is not too far gone that the metal element can be cleaned with solvent. It's screwed into the manifold ahead of the MAP sensor on the SOHC. Hope this helps.
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