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My 98 Trooper stopped in traffic, now won't start, it cranks till the battery dies. There is a check light blinking below the 4 wheel drive area on the left of the dash
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model with coil fitted check this as when they over heat they stop sparking. also the spark plugs and leads, up graded model with electronic timing check the dis pack and then the spark plugs and the leads, leads can check with meter, if hard or stiff leads replace them as this can mean they will crack with engine movement. check spark plug gap to your recommended speck for your engine code. coil should be replaced every 5 years or depending on your driving times these can very depending on coil fitted. dispak type if it has any cracks in the casing replace as water could of damage the internal coil.
it could be the alternator . measure the output voltage across the battery with the engine running and car in neutral with hand brake on. It should at least 13.4 volts.
If it does then I would get the battery checked at a car battery place.
A car battery place could also check your alternator.
If you are stranded at the lights suggest calling a mobile car battery replacement person or a road assist company if you are a member of one.
They can jumper a temporary mobile battery across your battery to get car out of traffic stream !
I belive that it should stay constentley light. Try to put it into 4 wheel drive. Put it in reverse back up about 10' Put it back in drive and see if it works...Best of luck
i had the same problem on my 98 sonoma. for some reason your passlock system did not recognise your key and went into security. you have to take it to a dealer or a shop with a computer and have them reset your passlock. if you have a buddy or know someone with a scan tool they may be able to do it to. i think the shop here charged $35. but there is no other way to fix it.
are you setting still or driving when ingaugeing the 4 wheel drive if you are setting still try putting it in with vehicle moving if it does not light up steady in 4wd then it is not going in 4wd
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