New engine light loss of power? Stick shift 1999 xj

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May 13, 2024 | 04:02 PM

XJ destroyer

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Can’t get past 2000rpm 4th gear loss of power? Stick shift 1999 xj

I just recently got back from a 2.5-3 hour road trip lots of hills on the way my check engine light came on. Didn’t think much of it no visible or noticeable issues figured once we get to campsite I can let it sit and cool down after a long drive. But when we were leaving the site high idle for few seconds wasn’t that cold just in general has a crappy idle again didn’t look to much into but driving back home on those hills if I went above 2000 rpm in 4 gear feels like lugging like I was losing power I’m just super confused lol
I HAVE DONE A CODE SCANNER. Got nothing from it

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May 13, 2024 | 04:33 PM

exasemech

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From: North East USA

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by XJ destroyer

I just recently got back from a 2.5-3 hour road trip lots of hills on the way my check engine light came on. Didn’t think much of it no visible or noticeable issues figured once we get to campsite I can let it sit and cool down after a long drive. But when we were leaving the site high idle for few seconds wasn’t that cold just in general has a crappy idle again didn’t look to much into but driving back home on those hills if I went above 2000 rpm in my engine would lug felt like I was losing power I’m just super confused lol I love er but don’t know much about mechanics my xj is meant to be what I use to learn

So when you hook up your scan tool what code (s) are shown?