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89 xj runs rough

Old 02-17-2009, 11:59 PM
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At low speeds or when I'm not on the throttle my jeep hesitates and the eghaust pops. Kinds like it's not getting fuel. I've tried injector cleaner o2 censor and fuel regulator valve still no luck. Any ideas? Thanks
Old 02-18-2009, 12:02 AM
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Sounds like it may have jumped time, IDK...HTH!!
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maybe run some seafoam through. could be a clogged cat.
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Could be plugs, also check fuel pressure at fuel rail. Also rotor, cap and wires.. I am also with COS as if you get that pop it could mean it's backfiring which tends to lead to a timing issue.
Old 02-19-2009, 12:42 AM
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Ill try all the above. When its runing right ill let you know what it was thanx again.
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If it is out of timeing then the computer would not let it start. It could be a bad injector so the seafom suggestion would be my first choice followed by some serious cleanig of the TB and IAC.
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