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2001 XJ won't run with out bogging down

Old Mar 31, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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I've spent a week looking for an answer so I hope you can help. 2001 Cherokee, replaced - coil rail, all injectors(4 hole), re flashed ecm $$$, new plugs, crank position sensor and shaft. I still get misfire codes and low pressure evap. leak codes. Starts good and idles good. When I accelerate hard engine starts missing and stumbling. Won't go past 2500 rpm until I turn the key off and back on. Then it runs great until I accelerate hard again(as in passing). restarting always corrects the problems. 195,000 mi. Uses no oil of radiator fluid. PLEASE HELP.


Codes:
P0305 #5 cyl misfire
P0302 #2 cyl misfire
P0303 #3 cyl misfire
P0300 random cyl misfire

Freeze Frame Data: (all 4 are the same)
Fuel sys 1 cl
Fuel sys 2 cl
Calc load(%) 59.61
ECT (F) 203
STFT B1(%) -0.78
LTFT B1(%) 4.69
STFT B2(%) -1.56
LTFT B2(%) 4.69
MAP(inHg) 0.00
ENG RPM 0
Veh Speed 35

Started eng cold and hooked up my scanner. I let the eng warm up to 210 deg F reving it up to 3000 rpm ocationaly to simulate excelleration. Codes did not appear untill I pushed on the gas peddle. when I turn off the key and then back on it runs smooth untill i excellerate.

I Originally posted this in the (Ask The Question Thread). Two weeks and no answers so I am trying here. I am a fair mechanic,but I am stumped.

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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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Fuel filter? 195,000 miles is a lot......
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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1. Verify fuel pressure. It's the first thing I do when I see the P0300 random misfire. For an 01, you should have 49 psi, plus or minus 5 psi.

2. If fuel pressure checks out, I'd try reindexing your camshaft position sensor.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/h...ensor-1145301/
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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fuel pressure at idle is one thing. Fuel pressure under a load is another. If it's an old filter, it needs to be changed anyway.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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I have a new fuel pump/filter to install. If it is the filter would it reset and run fine by turning the ignition off and then back on ?
Cam sensor checked and rechecked.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 07:05 AM
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You might want to check your catalytic converter, etc. You could have a clogged up exhaust.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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I think JS is on the ball there. I didn't think of that...isn't there a pre-cat also?
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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The 01 I just got had the same problem. Removed the rear catalytic converter and found it pretty much in pieces. My front cats are OK for now but those COULD come apart and clog up the rear cat(i've seen it in other brand vehicles with similar setups). Its fairly easy to remove the rear cat and check it as long as your exhaust bolts are rusted horribly. You can even drive it with it loose and see how she runs.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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Thank you for your suggestions. When it stops raining enough in WA. I'll replace my fuel pump and check the cat.
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