Random loss of power and engine dyeing while driving.

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Dec 14, 2017 | 12:14 AM

Seth Robbins

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Model: Cherokee(SJ)

Random loss of power and engine dyeing while driving.

My 1990 Cherokee has started to randomly die while I'll be driving it. The RPMs take a dive then the engine dies and when I try to crank it over nothing. I then have to proceed to get out pop the hood and mess with the battery terminals. Do I need to just clip back the wires and reattach them to the terminals or do I have a bigger problem on my hands?

Dec 14, 2017 | 08:07 AM

72gs455

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From: Roseville, Minnesota

Year: 1999 & 2000

Model: Cherokee

I had a similar issue, I cut open my battery cables to find them full of green corrosion. I replaced both cables and cleaned up grounds (at battery and engine). . I'm not saying this is your problem, but its a good 1st start.

Dec 14, 2017 | 12:04 PM

tjwalker

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From: In the middle of Minnesota!

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Welcome to the forum. You have a Renix vintage XJ and below is a website you are going to want to bookmark and reference for lots of tips and a wealth of knowledge.

http://cruiser54.com/

Good luck and enjoy your XJ!

Last edited by tjwalker; Dec 14, 2017 at 12:09 PM.