I've got a friend that is having problems with an xj. When in reverse if you give it gas under a load like uphill it will die. If it is flat and the idle is enough to move it there is no problem. They are going to trace the wiring to see if anything is rubbing but is there any sensors or anything that would cause this to happen? I am told that they checked all the fuses and they are good. I did a search and didnt find a straight forward answer.

Thanks

 

What year is it. Some people have had loose engine to trans bolts cause this. Might be worth a gander.

 

Its a 98 its in the title lol.

 

Have to be sure. 98 in title, 96 in profile. Anyway.... Check the bolts.

 

may the full filter.

 

What's a full filter, and why would it cause problems in reverse?

 

Maybe you have to empty it once in a while.

 

Thanks for clarifying that for me. I'm probably way off base about the bolts anyway.....

 

Ya its a friends jeep ive heard about the loose bolts found that on one of my searches doesnt hurt to try.

 

Hopeully your filter isn't full. LOL.