How do you fix the long cranking problem on a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo?

Answer 1

I had this problem with my 95 Jeep Wrangler. When I had to replace the starter I happened to have to replace the battery at the same time and it starts a lot faster. Of course it could be dirty injectors or something like that but that is what took care of mine. Apparently my starter was "tired" and finally went out. Having a good battery will deliver more juice to the starter also. Hope this helps. Apparently it is a older Jeep problem. The newer ones don't seem to have such a problem. ********************* Well I have a pretty new battery (Less than a year old) in the Jeep. I will try fuel injector cleaners in the next few days. When I turn the key to the ON position for a few seconds, and then back to OFF, and then start, it will start almost instantly. Eventually I might get a new starter. Thank you for your response!