jeepster_259
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- West Palm Beach, FL
Alright, so I've searched and everything, just looking for some quick input.
So, I have 98 xj, auto, 6" lift. It's been having a voltage issue for the past week or so where the voltmeter will drop to 0. I'm pretty sure it's just a bad battery cable as when I wiggle it around and tightened the clamps, it seemed to be ok.
So, took it out Sunday wheeling in deep water. Most of it was 2-3' deep. Several spots over 4', so water over the hood for short periods. Jeep ran perfect through everything. I shut it down after prob. 1-2 hrs of wheeling. Started back up, but running very rough and loss of power unless you're really on the throttle. I figured somethings wet, been there before, it'll dry out.
Next, the voltmeter goes out again. Ok, mess with the cables, still nothing. We're leaving for the day anyway, I'll figure it out when I get home. So, I'm driving (still running rough) and then the jeep just dies. No fuel pressure at the rail, fuel pump isn't priming when you turn the key. I check the cps connection, fuel pump connection, relay, etc. Everything is dry and clean. Hit the gas tank a bit, still nothing. Spray some starter fluid into the intake and it'll fire up (still running rough). I figure I'll let it sit for a few days and let things dry out. Tried messing with things last night, still nothing. It'll still run with starting fluid, but still runs rough on that. Still no fuel pump.
So, before I drop the gas tank and go through that PITA of testing the fuel pump itself, any suggestions?
So, I have 98 xj, auto, 6" lift. It's been having a voltage issue for the past week or so where the voltmeter will drop to 0. I'm pretty sure it's just a bad battery cable as when I wiggle it around and tightened the clamps, it seemed to be ok.
So, took it out Sunday wheeling in deep water. Most of it was 2-3' deep. Several spots over 4', so water over the hood for short periods. Jeep ran perfect through everything. I shut it down after prob. 1-2 hrs of wheeling. Started back up, but running very rough and loss of power unless you're really on the throttle. I figured somethings wet, been there before, it'll dry out.
Next, the voltmeter goes out again. Ok, mess with the cables, still nothing. We're leaving for the day anyway, I'll figure it out when I get home. So, I'm driving (still running rough) and then the jeep just dies. No fuel pressure at the rail, fuel pump isn't priming when you turn the key. I check the cps connection, fuel pump connection, relay, etc. Everything is dry and clean. Hit the gas tank a bit, still nothing. Spray some starter fluid into the intake and it'll fire up (still running rough). I figure I'll let it sit for a few days and let things dry out. Tried messing with things last night, still nothing. It'll still run with starting fluid, but still runs rough on that. Still no fuel pump.
So, before I drop the gas tank and go through that PITA of testing the fuel pump itself, any suggestions?