yossarian19
NAXJA Forum User
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- Grass Valley, CA
Greetings.
Problem is my 98 cherokee 4.0 has an intermittent gremlin with it...
The gremlin causes the idle to (randomly, as far as I can tell) drop and almost stall. Once or twice it has even done so. Engine temp seems to make no difference.
It also staggers while driving. RPM range makes no sure difference BUT I've never had it happen cruising at 3k in third. That is no proof though, as I've been sure I fixed it several times only to see this gremlin pop up again. Not sure about RPM but it has happened at 2600 and below for sure.
I've tried using better gas. I've checked all the ignition connections. I cleaned up the cap & rotor. Plug wires all seem to be in good condition - checked connectors and they are clean. Ignition timing is not adjustable, fuel filter shouldn't be bad on a post-97 with 80K, right? Engine is plenty powerfull - just stutters at times...
What else should I check or do? Anyone had similar problems?
Help!
Problem is my 98 cherokee 4.0 has an intermittent gremlin with it...
The gremlin causes the idle to (randomly, as far as I can tell) drop and almost stall. Once or twice it has even done so. Engine temp seems to make no difference.
It also staggers while driving. RPM range makes no sure difference BUT I've never had it happen cruising at 3k in third. That is no proof though, as I've been sure I fixed it several times only to see this gremlin pop up again. Not sure about RPM but it has happened at 2600 and below for sure.
I've tried using better gas. I've checked all the ignition connections. I cleaned up the cap & rotor. Plug wires all seem to be in good condition - checked connectors and they are clean. Ignition timing is not adjustable, fuel filter shouldn't be bad on a post-97 with 80K, right? Engine is plenty powerfull - just stutters at times...
What else should I check or do? Anyone had similar problems?
Help!