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1999 Jeep Cherokee won't fire after overheatingwyomcgee 07-09-2008, 06:08 PM I let my teenage son drive my jeep and it overheated. It was at night so the temp was cooler-as soon as he noticed smoke he pulled over and shut the vehicle off. There is no oil in anti-freeze and no anti-freeze in the oil. I have normaal oil pressure. I replaced the battery because it was on it's last leg anyway. We also changed the spark plugs. I do not know what else to check-and being a single mom I cannot really afford to take it anywhere....I would appreciate any suggestions. It will turn over-but will not fire. Bob D. 07-09-2008, 11:11 PM Where was the smoke coming from? The first thing to do is retrieve any fault codes: Put the key in the ignition, turn the ignition to the on position (not start) three times in succession, (On/Off, On/Off, On) at the last "On", leave the key in the On position. Now look at the odometer, the mileage will be replaced by a fault code/s. If no codes are present it will say "done" Post any codes here and we will try to get you pointed in the right direction. wyomcgee 07-21-2008, 09:47 PM I followed your directions. The code I got is P0118........I called the Jeep Dealer and they said it was the ETTC Sensor-other than that they were not much help. Bob D. 07-21-2008, 10:16 PM P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input. Engine coolant temperature sensor input above the maximum acceptable voltage. Probably a code from the over heating incident. wyomcgee 07-21-2008, 11:46 PM What do you think I should do next? reekor 07-22-2008, 01:58 AM A cylinder compression test is a good place to get started. What do you think I should do next? vBulletin®, Copyright ©2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
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