'04 Wrangler

[Wayne Keller]

Can anyone help me - my '04 Jeep frequently cranks for a few seconds before it fires up (some times I have to try several times) - it used to always fire instantly. The dealer tells me the throttle body needs cleaning and wants to charge me a large $ amount to do this. I am able to do most auto related things myself. Has anyone experienced a similar problem
Thanks

[Jeri Lyn]

Hmmm. How many miles on it? Is your battery fully charged/in good shape? Original starter? I don't trust dealer's diagnosis'.

[D4x4Fish]

Check your fuel pressure. when you turn the key on the pump runs for a short time to charge the line. If your psi is low this could be the cause. Have you had your fuel filter changed?

[Jeri Lyn]

'04 Wranglers have the fuel pump and filter combined. Is it running rough?

[Jeri Lyn]

'04 Wranglers have the fuel pump and filter combined. If it runs ok after it starts, you either have a battery/starter problem or a fuel problem. Does it idle in gear fine?