Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Died on highway

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 05:14 AM
  #1  
raminboy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
From: Houston, tx
Year: 1999 sport
Engine: 4.0 6I
Default Died on highway

It died on the highway. All electronics were still on. What could it be besides the crank pos sensor
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 06:06 AM
  #2  
tjwalker's Avatar
CF Veteran
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 5,841
Likes: 117
From: In the middle of Minnesota!
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Could be a lot of things to be honest with you, and the crank sensor is high on the suspect list.

But to narrow it down, the first thing you need to do is to check for spark.

If you HAVE spark, then the problem is most likely fuel related. If it has a strong, blue, snapping spark (not yellow/orange/white which indicates a weak coil), then try a shot of starting fluid into the intake. If it starts and runs for a moment with that strategy, you have confirmed the fuel delivery problem.
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 07:38 AM
  #3  
raminboy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
From: Houston, tx
Year: 1999 sport
Engine: 4.0 6I
Default

It started right back up after I pulled over
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 07:44 AM
  #4  
Lowrange2's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 15,016
Likes: 11
From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
Default

Do you have any more details. That's about as vague as it get's.


That's about like asking, "Why does it burn when I pee?"
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 10:59 AM
  #5  
raminboy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
From: Houston, tx
Year: 1999 sport
Engine: 4.0 6I
Default

Its the first time its done it, everything stopped working except lights and radio ect. I pulled over and started it, it cranked right up. I was going about 60mph,when it happened. I was on,the way to work when it happened
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
4WD4EVER
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
28
Jul 28, 2023 07:12 PM
407rotorhead
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
3
Jun 7, 2023 02:44 AM
SergeK
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
8
Feb 27, 2023 03:38 PM
Lightning_19k
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
14
Oct 3, 2015 09:52 PM
pantallica20@aol.com
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
3
Sep 26, 2015 07:05 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:46 PM.