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Old Mar 8, 2024 | 05:26 PM
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Full tune up has been done within the last 5000-10000 miles. I haven’t checked the filter yet it will be the next thing i do. How do i tell if the brakes are sticking. i’m going check my toe as well
1 Is there some reason you are ignoring the O2 sensor codes?

2) where did you get the injectors that lasted 2weeks?

3) What does the long term fuel trim look like?
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[QUOTE=exasemech;3713915]1 Is there some reason you are ignoring the O2 sensor codes?

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yes wtf ?

if ts a downstream code it could be a blocked cat, if upstream could be several things, which are outlined when you look up the code on Google, gives a generic descriptor and a list of suggested faults and fixes.

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come on, put us out of our misery and post this secret code (with descriptor please)
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in a previous thread it seems your fuel pressure is way low, did you ever fix that? What is the fuel pressure now?

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/mis...2000-a-271808/
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in a previous thread it seems your fuel pressure is way low, did you ever fix that? What is the fuel pressure now?

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/mis...2000-a-271808/
After I changed the injector the fuel pressure went back up for 45ish
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1 Is there some reason you are ignoring the O2 sensor codes?

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yes wtf ?

if ts a downstream code it could be a blocked cat, if upstream could be several things, which are outlined when you look up the code on Google, gives a generic descriptor and a list of suggested faults and fixes.

All free.

come on, put us out of our misery and post this secret code (with descriptor please)
There is no cat to clog. I have it removed
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Originally Posted by exasemech
1 Is there some reason you are ignoring the O2 sensor codes?

2) where did you get the injectors that lasted 2weeks?

3) What does the long term fuel trim look like?
I just haven’t got to the o2 sensors. I’m in high school and have to spend over $400 a month just in fuel
Im not to sure where the injectors are from. We both them a few years ago and never used them until now
Im not sure what the long term fuel trim looks like
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Originally Posted by tlc1976
Fuel filter been changed in awhile or at all? Could still have good fuel pressure but insufficient flow.

Also, did this problem happen suddenly? Or has it been slowly getting worse over time?
No separate fuel filter on the 97+
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Originally Posted by Green99XJCherokee
I just haven’t got to the o2 sensors. I’m in high school and have to spend over $400 a month just in fuel
Im not to sure where the injectors are from. We both them a few years ago and never used them until now
Im not sure what the long term fuel trim looks like
400/month in fuel? As a high school student? Seems kinda up there. Maybe cut back on driving the jeep if you can and save some of that money to sort out this issue if possible. I'd start checking what things the others here have stated, starting with the easy bits, making sure floor mat isn't rolled under the pedal, clean your T-body, check the fuel filter to be safe. Stuff like that. Part of this sort of vehicle ownership on old jeeps is a process of elimination.
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Originally Posted by KoboldKrawler
400/month in fuel? As a high school student? Seems kinda up there. Maybe cut back on driving the jeep if you can and save some of that money to sort out this issue if possible. I'd start checking what things the others here have stated, starting with the easy bits, making sure floor mat isn't rolled under the pedal, clean your T-body, check the fuel filter to be safe. Stuff like that. Part of this sort of vehicle ownership on old jeeps is a process of elimination.
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"Check the fuel filter to be safe"

What is it with the fuel filter? As pointed out in the immediately preceding post 99 doesn't have a "fuel filter", they have a strainer in the tank on the pump. Good luck with that.
The OP has enough problems without being told repeatedly to maintain a part that doesn't exist.
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Originally Posted by KoboldKrawler
400/month in fuel? As a high school student? Seems kinda up there. Maybe cut back on driving the jeep if you can and save some of that money to sort out this issue if possible. I'd start checking what things the others here have stated, starting with the easy bits, making sure floor mat isn't rolled under the pedal, clean your T-body, check the fuel filter to be safe. Stuff like that. Part of this sort of vehicle ownership on old jeeps is a process of elimination.
I have to drive 40 miles a day just to school and back. Full tank with California prices is almost $100 and it only last about a week if that. I’ll start the process of elimination
Thank you
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No front O2 sensor ?

unknown injectors ?

This is not a good recipe for fuel consumption or performance

I hardly know what to say,

get a used front O2 sensor and injectors from the same year wreck and put them in
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Originally Posted by awg
No front O2 sensor ?

unknown injectors ?

This is not a good recipe for fuel consumption or performance

I hardly know what to say,

get a used front O2 sensor and injectors from the same year wreck and put them in
The injectors are 4 hole injectors. I’m pretty sure we got them off ebay. I know I need o2 sensors. I’m not worried so much about the fuel mileage. The Jeep used to be able to cruise at 80 mph no problem at all. Now it barely cruises at 60. The o2 sensors have needed to be replace for a while. Way before the jeep started felling like it’s low on power

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"new" injectors off ebay?

Likely cheap chinese junk knock-off pieces of crap then.
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Originally Posted by Green99XJCherokee
The injectors are 4 hole injectors. I’m pretty sure we got them off ebay. I know I need o2 sensors. I’m not worried so much about the fuel mileage. The Jeep used to be able to cruise at 80 mph no problem at all. Now it barely cruises at 60. The o2 sensors have needed to be replace for a while. Way before the jeep started felling like it’s low on power
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Probably a silly question but have you measured the compression on this thing?
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