Engine stalls only at high altitude...suggestions needed
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Engine stalls only at high altitude...suggestions needed
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I have a 98 Sport, 137K...the engine will stall at high altitude only. Like around 4kfeet or so. Everywhere else it is fine.
I just changed the Plugs/wires/cap/rotor and went back up the mountain with same results. Actually, it happend just a little lower in elevation.
But still, everywhere else it is fine.
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I have a 98 Sport, 137K...the engine will stall at high altitude only. Like around 4kfeet or so. Everywhere else it is fine.
I just changed the Plugs/wires/cap/rotor and went back up the mountain with same results. Actually, it happend just a little lower in elevation.
But still, everywhere else it is fine.
Suggestions?
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Are you driving from low altitudes then without stopping till you get to the high places it stalls?
If so, it my be normal.
The MAP sensor doubles as the altitude sensor. When you first turn the key on, the computer "notes" the MAP reading, then uses that as the altitude reading. As you go up it has no way to know you changed your altitude. Part way up, or where it seems to be losing power, simply shut it off and restart it. It gets a new reading. It'll run better and get better mileage too.
If so, it my be normal.
The MAP sensor doubles as the altitude sensor. When you first turn the key on, the computer "notes" the MAP reading, then uses that as the altitude reading. As you go up it has no way to know you changed your altitude. Part way up, or where it seems to be losing power, simply shut it off and restart it. It gets a new reading. It'll run better and get better mileage too.
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sounds like the MAP sensor may be malfunctioning. Do a search on here for the testing procedure.
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Ok, so I replaced the MAP sensor and still have the same basic issues. Seems to be getting worse as I dont have to go as "high" up in altitude.
Today I was crusing along testing the new MAP when I saw a deer cross the trail, I came to a stop and the engine cut out...as before.
I restarted and in cut out again, restarted and turned around and went home.
Any new ideas?? Fuel pump maybe? Fuel fiter? (1998 Cherokee Sport)
Help please.
Note: This does NOT happen in town. LV is around 2100' in altitude.
Today I was crusing along testing the new MAP when I saw a deer cross the trail, I came to a stop and the engine cut out...as before.
I restarted and in cut out again, restarted and turned around and went home.
Any new ideas?? Fuel pump maybe? Fuel fiter? (1998 Cherokee Sport)
Help please.
Note: This does NOT happen in town. LV is around 2100' in altitude.
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I dont mean to sound like a jackass but you said "trail". You going up steep inclines? Or flatter roads? Dont get pissed but if its a steep hill and you dont have a full tank of fuel it'll stall. Just a simple idea... Not calling you an idiot but sometimes we overlook simple things...
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I dont mean to sound like a jackass but you said "trail". You going up steep inclines? Or flatter roads? Dont get pissed but if its a steep hill and you dont have a full tank of fuel it'll stall. Just a simple idea... Not calling you an idiot but sometimes we overlook simple things...
No, totally cool man.
Not really a trail per se, but more of a dirt road. And not that steep plus over 1/2 tank of gas.
Thanks for the comments!
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Dirty paper filter? Lol it happened to me swear to god. It wasn't getting.g enough air and high altitude=less atmospheric pressure. Just my. 02
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What is a CPS?
Also, it shut off once I came to a complete stop.
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There is a high altitude crank sensor available, but I think it might be just for the 87-90 models. So there might be a relationship. I think the "spacing" of this sensor is a smidgen different with the high altitude application, but the crank sensor itself is the same. Not 100% positive on that though.
The fact that it is stalling though is a common symptom of a marginal crank sensor.
The fact that it is stalling though is a common symptom of a marginal crank sensor.
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