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Old 09-20-2012, 11:48 PM
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The other day while sitting at a light my engine just shut off and now repeatedly my jeep will lose power and i can barely steer to where I have to shut it off and restart it.Any ideas what this could be?
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Define lose power... Like lose electrical power? Or power from the motor like runs like crap?
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So this only happens when idling? Any check engine light (if so, read codes)? Like cmartin said, need more specific info.
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Originally Posted by cmartin2112
Define lose power... Like lose electrical power? Or power from the motor like runs like crap?
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Shot in the dark is the Idle Air Controller and Throtle Position Sensor. Disassemble your throttle body and clean everything with TB cleaner.

Really though thats just a guess without any details or clarification...
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K so thought I had fixed my problems when i fixed my battery terminals they were both loose but then coming home tonight all the sudden the wheel wouldnt turn left i could only turn right so i just turned off my engine and cranked it back up, it took several tries to finally get it to crank...
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