Stalling while engaging the clutch

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*xj-man*

NAXJA Forum User

Location

bel air maryland

• Apr 19, 2009

• #1

Well I have had this problem while offroading (in 4wd), but now its really bad. Whenever I push in the clutch to stop (stop sign, stop light etc.) the engine dies. I recently replaced the clutch, but I don't think that has much to do with it because it happened before the clutch replacement. The check engine light also came on. Any ideas??
1998 4.0 5spd

 

88 Wagonman

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Boise, ID

• Apr 19, 2009

• #2

Check the codes and report back.

 

joe_peters

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Grants Pass, OryGun

• Apr 19, 2009

• #3

*xj-man* said:

Well I have had this problem while offroading (in 4wd), but now its really bad. Whenever I push in the clutch to stop (stop sign, stop light etc.) the engine dies. I recently replaced the clutch, but I don't think that has much to do with it because it happened before the clutch replacement. The check engine light also came on. Any ideas??
1998 4.0 5spd

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Just one question: Was the flywheel resurfaced?

 

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*xj-man*

NAXJA Forum User

Location

bel air maryland

• Apr 19, 2009

• #4

No, I didn't resurface the flywheel because it has a unique contour. At least thats what I read when people replace their clutch.

 

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winterbeater

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Royal Oak, Michigan

• Apr 19, 2009

• #5

If you are sitting with the motor running in neutral, does it run good or stall too? Then you push in the clutch and it dies?

 

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*xj-man*

NAXJA Forum User

Location

bel air maryland

• Apr 19, 2009

• #6

When I'm sitting with the motor running, and push in the clutch it does not die. Only when I'm in motion, I guess anytime I need to stop and I push in the clutch it dies.

 

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*xj-man*

NAXJA Forum User

Location

bel air maryland

• Apr 19, 2009

• #7

88 Wagonman said:

Check the codes and report back.

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I don't have a OBD2 scanner tool, and I don't think I can make it to Autozone for a free scan. Are there any other alternatives? Or do I have to break down and buy one.

 

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winterbeater

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Royal Oak, Michigan

• Apr 19, 2009

• #8

Is it possible the clutch is not completely releasing? When you are sitting in neutral and idleing, then push in the clutch and put it into first gear, does it want to stall and is it harder to put into gear with the motor running than it is with the motor turned off?

 

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Lodi Jim

NAXJA Member # 1537

Location

Lodi, Ca.

• Apr 19, 2009

• #9

Helped troubleshoot something similar a couple of years ago.
His XJ would vibrate and want to stall when the clutch pedal was depressed while in gear.
Turned out it was an oil-soaked CPS connector, from leaking power steering.
Cleaned connector and replaced the CPS, worked for this situation.