Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Diagnosis and testing

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Starting system DESCRIPTION An electrically operated engine starting system is standard factory-installed equipment on this model. The starting system is designed to provide the vehicle operator ...

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DIAGNOSIS The battery, starting system and charging system in the vehicle operate with one another, and must be tested as a complete system. In order for the engine to start and the battery to cha ...

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Gearshift cable Check adjustment by starting the engine in Park and Neutral. Adjustment is OK if the engine starts only in these positions. Adjustment is incorrect if the engine starts in one but not both positions. If the engine starts in any position other than Park or Neutral, or if the engi ...