multiple issues on my 98 xj
07-22-2016, 09:30 AM
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multiple issues on my 98 xj
In the past 2 months i had to replace the cat and it was clogged beyond belief i then took the muffler off and put a straight pipe on as of lately ive been smelling fireworks every so often while im diving second issue is i keep getting check engine lights on for cylinder 1 and 2 missfires i have replaced all plugs and wires cap and rotor issue 3 is the other code it throws is for MAF sensor correct me if im wrong but i believe i do not have a mass air flow sensor on my 4.0 my jeep runs fine other then lately ive been having issues with it starting i have to crank it longer now but only the first time i start it after a few hours of sitting ive been told that the misfire could be the head gasket or since the cat was clogged so bad that it sent exhaust back into the motor and i have two cylinders that are pretty much done and should start looking for a new motor any other suggestions please let me know
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Originally Posted by jeeper8563
In the past 2 months i had to replace the cat and it was clogged beyond belief i then took the muffler off and put a straight pipe on as of lately ive been smelling fireworks every so often while im diving second issue is i keep getting check engine lights on for cylinder 1 and 2 missfires i have replaced all plugs and wires cap and rotor issue 3 is the other code it throws is for MAF sensor correct me if im wrong but i believe i do not have a mass air flow sensor on my 4.0 my jeep runs fine other then lately ive been having issues with it starting i have to crank it longer now but only the first time i start it after a few hours of sitting ive been told that the misfire could be the head gasket or since the cat was clogged so bad that it sent exhaust back into the motor and i have two cylinders that are pretty much done and should start looking for a new motor any other suggestions please let me know
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