Jeep wouldn't start, now quit while driving it

[FishNovice101]

I have a 1995 Jeep Cherokee. I had an issue with the battery going dead this past winter (it was old), so put a new one in it. This past weekend the battery was dead (hadn't been driven in a few months). Charged it up, drove it from Walker to Mille Lacs and then 2 hrs home with no issues at all.

Yesterday, my sister couldn't get it to start, but the battery was cranking over. Later in the day, it did start without any other assistance, and they drove it a few miles and it died on them.

Does anyone have any suggestions? It has never done this before. Thanks!!

[Jeremy airjer W]

Does it crank over or is it completely dead? Will it start with a jump? how many volts at the battery with it running?

If it cranks over check the basics first. Does it have spark or fuel pressure?

[FishNovice101]

Thanks for the tips on where to start. I am going today to try and fix it. We'll see.

[FishNovice101]

Well, it started right up for me. And ran for about 10 minutes and quit. Now it cranks but will not start.

Plugged fuel filter maybe?

[Jeremy airjer W]

Nope!

Does it have spark?

[Macgyver55]

Does it have spark?

Are you thinking crank sensor too?

[Jeremy airjer W]

Yup!

[FishNovice101]

Guys, there is no spark to the distributor at all. Can you tell me what a crank sensor is?

[Jeremy airjer W]

4.0 liter

The crank sensor harness/connector will be on the intake manifold closest to the firewall. Follow the wiring to the top of the bell housing on the transmission. Use a 10mm socket to remove the mounting bolt.