Q: Jeep cranking, but not starting.
My jeep was fine, but after letting it sit for three days it wouldn't turn over. All it would do is make a clicking sound, so I assumed it was the battery. I tried starting it again the next day, and while it cranks, it does not turn over. I can apply the gas, and it will start then. But as soon as I take my foot off of the gas it dies. Once it does shut off, the battery and engine light come on.
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