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Wanted to say thanks guys! I replaced the crank position sensor after a quick bike ride to Napa (boy do I need to do more of that type thing) and she fired right up! Sorry for the delays in getting back to everyone thanks so much for the help! You guys are awesome!

Hi Sidewinder - I did check for water - none there. Also checked all the fuses in the PDC - they looked clean - with no burns or burn throughs so I think they're ok. Also replaced the coil this morning - no dice! On the the sensor next! Wouldn't the spark should still happen whether or not...

Ah makes sense - had that happen once. Will get the sensor and coil pack tomorrow morning and report back! Thanks for all the help guys!

Thanks Sidewinder! I did try and switch the Auto shutdown relay with another one for the fuel pump and when I did the fuel pump still buzzed like it usually does when I turn the ignition into the 'run' position (not turned to crank but just turned on) so I guessed the relay was probably okay...

Well it's dusk here in super hot DFW and I did a few tests that I think made sense: 1. Stuck long handled screwdriver into cylinder #1 plug boot - laid it close to a ground, looked through hood, crankity crank crank - NO SPARK. 2. Stuck long handled screwdriver into cable coming off of coil...

Sounds good - will have to wait til dark though - nobody around to help me crank while I watch - will have to use a longhandle screwdriver in the boot and let it arc and look through the hood while I crank! Thanks for the help!

Well in the 17th consecutive day of 100+ heat here in DFW, I decided to hose down my a/c coil outside my radiator with a pressure nozzle to help the little fella cool a bit better - I thought I was careful enough to only hit the coils but - she cranks all day long but won't start! After looking...

Hey hupo, I went through what you did in a way but the starter switch was ok - it was my starter! Also I've got a slow drip under my tranny - about 1/2 qt per tank of gas, she starts to slip when the level's low. Not good for my tranny I know - time to get the rear trans seal fixed (not the...

Hey there - here are a few things I've been through on my '96 (4.0L, 157k) 1. New Battery she left me stranded down in Austin 2. New Alternator (Gaugue consistently read 13v and would dip below 12V when all accessories were on even on the hwy) 3. She left me stranded out at the lake one...

I realize my post may be too late as you probably have already bought an xj and put on new tires, but this may help somebody else - anyway I installed 235/75/15s (Hankook Offroad rated) and have been pretty happy with them - from Discount Tire - about $400 all in all... Got about 12k on them...

Hello, One other thing you might consider (especially because you're running @180k miles) is to put a can of seafoam into the tank every so often.... Hope that helps, Walter