quick help! died on side of highway
07-13-2013, 04:18 PM
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quick help! died on side of highway
Ok so lately my 99 has been acting up. It'll die with no warning while driving. complete power loss sometimes iI I give it gas it'll start up right away while coasting other times it'll take a few minutes to start back up. Just died on the highway and I've cranked it a dozen times with no luck. Sounds like it wants to turn over but doesn't. By myself so I can't check for spark. Anything I can do or test with no tools right now? Can't afford to get a tow please help quickly guys
07-13-2013, 04:51 PM
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wiggle battery terminals. sometimes they don't make proper contact and a little friction will be enough to get it going until you clean them
07-13-2013, 05:10 PM
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good on battery power but I'll try anyway. Forgot I have roadside assistance with att so I'm getting it towed back to work
07-13-2013, 05:22 PM
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oh well. I hope you find what's wrong with it...
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07-13-2013, 05:51 PM
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oh no sorry it sounds like it's gonna fire up but never does. I've got basic tools now if anyone has any suggestions.. My guess is it's not getting fuel but I've never worked on any of it so I'm not sure what to check
07-13-2013, 06:04 PM
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sorry for the ignorant post I know I could search (and I've tried) but on mobile I know the cps is on the bellhousing but where exactly and what's my best way to reach it
07-13-2013, 07:13 PM
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Here's the factory manual for your jeep. get a few basic tools, a cheep voltmeter and lean about your jeep. there's a good fault finding section for everything.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0cztwywshk..._1997-1999.pdf
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0cztwywshk..._1997-1999.pdf
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thank you for that. No luck for me right now and I don't want to keep rolling around under there in my dress clothes so I've got some help on the way so I'll update this when I make some progress. Thanks for your help guys
07-13-2013, 07:35 PM
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You don't have to go under it to unplug it. The plug is on the drivers side just above the bell housing. The only thing that you might get dirty will be your hands. Good Luck!
07-13-2013, 07:39 PM
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I must be blind or overlooking it then. Is it the long covered set of wires with an obvious plug in the middle leading up near the manifold?
I was under the impression I had to unplug it at the bellhousing
I was under the impression I had to unplug it at the bellhousing
07-13-2013, 07:55 PM
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That's The one. Just unplug it and plug it back in. Some times it will get her going again. The bad thing it doesn't always work.
07-13-2013, 08:14 PM
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cool I'll give that a try. Gotta wait a little bit though, killed the battery cranking it and my dad won't be here for about two hours