My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee always takes a good 5-10 seconds before it
starts after it has been sitting for a while; however, once it starts,
I can cut it off, and restart it at no problem. I took it to the
dealer, and they suspected that it might be a fuel problem however they
didn't perform a diagnostic test. I purchased the fuel pump module
repair kit. I installed the o ring and spacer on the fuel return
fitting that connects to the pressure regulator. I've had a battery
test and an alternator test. Both are good. Even after I installed the
o ring, I'm still having starting problems. Did I install the o ring
kit incorrectly? Could the spark plug be an issue? I'd like your
feedback. I'm a novice.

 

The check valve in the fuel regulator has probably failed.

Try turning on the key (ignition on position) and waiting 1-2 seconds before
cranking then let us know the result.

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"jnm007a" <jnm83@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee always takes a good 5-10 seconds before it
> starts after it has been sitting for a while; however, once it starts,
> I can cut it off, and restart it at no problem. I took it to the
> dealer, and they suspected that it might be a fuel problem however they
> didn't perform a diagnostic test. I purchased the fuel pump module
> repair kit. I installed the o ring and spacer on the fuel return
> fitting that connects to the pressure regulator. I've had a battery
> test and an alternator test. Both are good. Even after I installed the
> o ring, I'm still having starting problems. Did I install the o ring
> kit incorrectly? Could the spark plug be an issue? I'd like your
> feedback. I'm a novice.
>

 

The check valve in the fuel regulator has probably failed.

Try turning on the key (ignition on position) and waiting 1-2 seconds before
cranking then let us know the result.

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"jnm007a" <jnm83@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee always takes a good 5-10 seconds before it
> starts after it has been sitting for a while; however, once it starts,
> I can cut it off, and restart it at no problem. I took it to the
> dealer, and they suspected that it might be a fuel problem however they
> didn't perform a diagnostic test. I purchased the fuel pump module
> repair kit. I installed the o ring and spacer on the fuel return
> fitting that connects to the pressure regulator. I've had a battery
> test and an alternator test. Both are good. Even after I installed the
> o ring, I'm still having starting problems. Did I install the o ring
> kit incorrectly? Could the spark plug be an issue? I'd like your
> feedback. I'm a novice.
>

 

The check valve in the fuel regulator has probably failed.

Try turning on the key (ignition on position) and waiting 1-2 seconds before
cranking then let us know the result.

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"jnm007a" <jnm83@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee always takes a good 5-10 seconds before it
> starts after it has been sitting for a while; however, once it starts,
> I can cut it off, and restart it at no problem. I took it to the
> dealer, and they suspected that it might be a fuel problem however they
> didn't perform a diagnostic test. I purchased the fuel pump module
> repair kit. I installed the o ring and spacer on the fuel return
> fitting that connects to the pressure regulator. I've had a battery
> test and an alternator test. Both are good. Even after I installed the
> o ring, I'm still having starting problems. Did I install the o ring
> kit incorrectly? Could the spark plug be an issue? I'd like your
> feedback. I'm a novice.
>

 

When I turned the ignition in the on position a few times, then tried
to start it started immediately.

 

When I turned the ignition in the on position a few times, then tried
to start it started immediately.

 

When I turned the ignition in the on position a few times, then tried
to start it started immediately.

 

If you replace the regulator, which is in front of the fuel tank tucked up
near the floor, the problem will go away.

Or you can relearn your starting procedure to include a 1-2 second pause
between on and start.

The second choice is free and you won't have to lay in the snow to do it.


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"jnm007a" <jnm83@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> When I turned the ignition in the on position a few times, then tried
> to start it started immediately.
>

 

If you replace the regulator, which is in front of the fuel tank tucked up
near the floor, the problem will go away.

Or you can relearn your starting procedure to include a 1-2 second pause
between on and start.

The second choice is free and you won't have to lay in the snow to do it.


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"jnm007a" <jnm83@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1135107288.564235.323810@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> When I turned the ignition in the on position a few times, then tried
> to start it started immediately.
>

 

If you replace the regulator, which is in front of the fuel tank tucked up
near the floor, the problem will go away.

Or you can relearn your starting procedure to include a 1-2 second pause
between on and start.

The second choice is free and you won't have to lay in the snow to do it.


--
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"jnm007a" <jnm83@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> When I turned the ignition in the on position a few times, then tried
> to start it started immediately.
>