HELP!! the XJ might be dead

LoungeLizard · 10-22-2004, 08:28 PM

I was offroading with a friend and we come across this big mud hole that we have to cross to compleate the trail. He goes through first and comes out with quite a bit of struggle. I go next. The muddy water goes about to the fenders and I stop. Water starts coming in, and before I know it, its full of mud. Great. He pulls me out and we pop the hood. We take off the intake cover and the bottom of the box has a little water in it, the filter is pretty wet, and there is a little water in the intake pipe. We feel the throttle body and it seems mostly dry, so hopefully too much water didnt get in. We go to start it and get ::click::., try again ::click::. We hook up the jumper cabels and still get ::click::. Is it just the alternator? Do I just need to dry it out, or am I screwed? HELP!!

**balloo93** · 10-22-2004, 08:45 PM

So the engine won't turn over even with jumper cables on it? Make sure to PULL THE PLUGS and turn the engine over to force out any water in the cylinders.

Check and make sure the alt isn't caked with mud.

Let the starter dry out a little and try it then.

gumby · 10-22-2004, 08:57 PM

ck the tire pressure in the left rear tire. It is possable that the conuxer valve is stuck. if not it might be the warp core so jettesion it before the core explodes

write a check to the "I drive jeeps offroad club" and get er done

cazs_98 · 10-22-2004, 08:58 PM

Same thing happened to me. I let it sit for about an hour and a half and it started up. My lights still worked but just didnt' have enough "juice" to turn over. I ended up having to replace the TPS but she runs fine now.

Good luck.

LoungeLizard · 10-22-2004, 09:05 PM

Well, I am letting her sit overnight, so we will see what happens.

xjj33p3r · 10-22-2004, 11:50 PM

word of advice, muddin will screw up your jeep. it's not worth the pain/suffering/money

**Blake** · 10-23-2004, 01:13 AM

Wont start? There is water in your distributor. Happened to me a few times. Just pull the cap off, clean it out, shoot some WD-40 in it, wait a few minutes, and you are good to go.

helix · 10-23-2004, 10:05 AM

i had the SAME problem. what you need to do is replace the starter. Somtimes water can get into it and it -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=s it up bad.

10-22-2004, 08:57 PM	#3
gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I am at your girlfriends house Posts: 469 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	answer ck the tire pressure in the left rear tire. It is possable that the conuxer valve is stuck. if not it might be the warp core so jettesion it before the core explodes write a check to the "I drive jeeps offroad club" and get er done __________________ 1984 CJ-7 offroad special loves to get dirty and play rough. unlike the girls I meet 258 rebuilt with torquer cam/ weber 32/36 carb, HEI ignition ,headers 4 in lift AMC 20 detroit rear locked and trussed / tru trax front 4:56 Gears ,solid axles on 35's "Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."- Robert Frost

10-22-2004, 08:58 PM	#4
cazs_98 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 231 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	been there Same thing happened to me. I let it sit for about an hour and a half and it started up. My lights still worked but just didnt' have enough "juice" to turn over. I ended up having to replace the TPS but she runs fine now. Good luck. __________________ #@!#@!#@!#@!#@!#@!#@!#@!#@!#! '00 XJ Sport --One ton on 39's -- "Haven't heard that noise before! Time to upgrade the stereo!!"

10-22-2004, 09:05 PM	#5
LoungeLizard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 113 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well, I am letting her sit overnight, so we will see what happens. __________________ 98 Cherokee Sport- RE 3.5" Lift, Trac-Lock LSD, Mopar front skid, Mopar T-Case skid, C4x4 Hooks, 31x10.5R15 Firestone MT's, AR 767 wheels

10-23-2004, 10:05 AM	#8
helix Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Natick, MA Posts: 354 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i had the SAME problem. what you need to do is replace the starter. Somtimes water can get into it and it -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=s it up bad. __________________ [COLOR=Red]Red[/COLOR] 1996 XJ Sport 4 Door, 4x4, 4.0 HO, Automatic Transmission CD/MP3 Player - Sony Xplod 5.25" speakers Rusty's 3" Full springs kit - 5" actual lift JKS Quicker Disconnects CB Radio + 4' Whip mag mount + Fully functional PA system Yakima Load Warrior Safari Rack 30x9.5 kuhmo MT on 15x8 Soft8s with 4.75" backspacing Rustys adjustable lowers.

10-22-2004, 11:50 PM	#6
xjj33p3r Web Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,121 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	word of advice, muddin will screw up your jeep. it's not worth the pain/suffering/money