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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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Unhappy 96 cherokee sport 4x4
We have a 96 Jeep Cherokee that we bought this year.It ran fine then all of sudden it started to back fire and getting hot.We have changed the fuel filter.Anymore suggestions?
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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All it does is back fire and run hot? Got a check Engine light? 96 is OBDII so the auto store can check it for you.

Sounds like its running rich, probably an o2 sensor or MAP sensor
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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yes we have a check engine light and it is on.tks
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Could be running lean. It will cause a backfire and running lean; not rich can also cause it to run hot
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dadeoicu812
yes we have a check engine light and it is on.tks
well check the CEL
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