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OttawaXJ 08-06-2011 08:34 AM


Originally Posted by robscherokee (Post 1119223)
Ok, so I replaced the fuel pump with a new Bosch Fuel pump and it cured the random stuttering of power problem! I drove my jeep about 100 miles already and no problems at all! Thanks a lot for your help!

I've been chasing this down for a while now, incredibly annoying.

I'm going to test all my electrical and pressure test my fuel but from this and others I'd say its probably fuel pump too.

robscherokee 08-07-2011 12:22 AM

Just an Update! I've driven my jeep a little over 1,000 miles and no problems what so ever after replacing the fuel pump.

wiggles 08-07-2011 12:48 AM

I think I need to bite the bullet and just get a new pump

CoffeeCommando 08-07-2011 09:58 AM


Originally Posted by wiggles (Post 1130937)
I think I need to bite the bullet and just get a new pump

:sorcerer:

stilbill52 06-08-2013 01:30 PM

The problem is I lose speed when running my air conditioner.When it's of my car runs fine. Can you help.

94sport 06-13-2015 08:35 AM

I had a similar problem, thought it was the shift and torque converter solenods. I drained what trans fluid that was in the pan, put about 4 quarts of new in and some Trans-x addative. Drove it like that for a day and then drained what was in the pan and replaced with new. Overall I drained and replaced about 2 gallons of Dex/Merc which allowed the trans and torque converter to function properly. The old dirty fluid seemed to be my issue.

Cheddarnut 06-13-2015 09:15 AM


Originally Posted by 94sport (Post 3100515)
I had a similar problem, thought it was the shift and torque converter solenods. I drained what trans fluid that was in the pan, put about 4 quarts of new in and some Trans-x addative. Drove it like that for a day and then drained what was in the pan and replaced with new. Overall I drained and replaced about 2 gallons of Dex/Merc which allowed the trans and torque converter to function properly. The old dirty fluid seemed to be my issue.

That post was from two years ago!

94sport 06-14-2015 08:32 PM


Originally Posted by Cheddarnut (Post 3100536)
That post was from two years ago!

Yes I know however during my Google search to try and help me figure out my similar issue this OLD thread came up. My post was meant to help others that found this OLD thread while searching as I did for things to try to fix the issues they are having.

Cheddarnut 06-15-2015 11:17 AM


Originally Posted by 94sport (Post 3101042)
Yes I know however during my Google search to try and help me figure out my similar issue this OLD thread came up. My post was meant to help others that found this OLD thread while searching as I did for things to try to fix the issues they are having.

Yeah, I was just giving you a little ribbing:innocent: , not flaming you. Lol.

It's a 4 page post from 2011 about fuel pumps and the associated wiring that was resolved with a new pump. Then another guy revived it in 2013 with an AC issue and you again in 2015 for a trans issue. Again NOT flaming you, just gentle ribbing.

Don Miller 08-26-2015 09:58 PM

Intermittent Power Loss -- What I had wrong.
 
Hi --

My 99 Xj/4.0 L acted 'funny' a few times, under load usually, where it was running fine then just real quick like stumbled then caught, stumbled then caught but then ran fine. It would happen at random times, but usually just happened a few times over a few days.

Until I replaced my muffler and tailpipe.

I jumped in to hear my sweet new muffler, and nothing. It cranked but no start. What tha? I pulled a plug wire .. no spark. Huh?

Then I noticed that my fuel and volts gauge were not working with the key on. AHA! Computer is 'asleep' -- meaning no spark. Asleep why? This is usually a problem on the 5 volt power bus to the sensors. I started pulling sensors one by one while monitoring the 5 volt line (you could simply have someone watch your fuel/volt gauges with key on) -- and when I pulled the CPS (crank position sensor) plug out .. BAM! Computer came back to life by supplying 5 volts to the bus. Plugged CPS plug back in. BAM! No more 5 volt line.

Checked the CPS for shorts. It was shorted. Replaced it (nasty/stupid place to get at) and the Jeep fired up instantly. The intermittent stumble is also gone, and has stayed gone.

So it appears to me the CPS was going bad intermittently, and momentarily, until it decided to short out permanently. Cheap little Hall Effect Sensor had warned me it was going to fail first, and had the courtesy of failing while it was parked in my garage ... rather than out in the boonies.

So if you can't find your momentary loss of power problem, swap out that CPS. My momentary stumble is gone now, after I changed the CPS. Just sayin' ... :guns:

4WD4EVER 08-26-2015 10:41 PM

Wow! Lazarus would be envious of this thread. Seriously, it's good to know you fixed the issue though. :thumbup1:

Carolyn Azalee Minge 03-29-2017 02:15 PM

I have a '99 Jeep Cherokee Classic. It has problems mostly when it warms up because in the morning when it is cool there are no problems but as the day progresses and I drive it longer it begins to momentarily stall and the check engine light flashes on and then off. The car never completely cuts off it just stutters and drops the mph gauge and then picks back up. I am debating whether it is a lost cause now or not. If you have any insight on this problem it would be a big help. Thanks in advance!

William Zucchelli 11-17-2018 05:26 AM

Fuel filter
 

Originally Posted by ooteedee (Post 1095731)
While driving at speed... my 4.0L Cherokee hesitates for a split second. On and off, erratically. Not predictable.

Fuel pump?

Ground fault?

Throttle body computer control failure?

At first I though, since the previous owner had let the car had sit for a year in the garage, that the fuel filter in the tank was clogged. I have not replaced that yet.

The engine may not be a 1998 4.0L. I bought the car from a skilled mechanic who I trust... who replaced the motor with less miles. Based on the engine code... its a '99. (At this point I don't want to bug him with the problem. It's my car now... you know?)

It has lots of new parts on the motor.
Alternator... AC compressor... water pump... distributer.... spark wires....

Any guesses?
Thank you.

Fuel filter

Shooter McGavin 09-05-2021 09:08 AM

PROBLEM SOLVED
 

Originally Posted by ooteedee (Post 1095731)
While driving at speed... my 4.0L Cherokee hesitates for a split second. On and off, erratically. Not predictable.

Fuel pump?

Ground fault?

Throttle body computer control failure?

At first I though, since the previous owner had let the car had sit for a year in the garage, that the fuel filter in the tank was clogged. I have not replaced that yet.

The engine may not be a 1998 4.0L. I bought the car from a skilled mechanic who I trust... who replaced the motor with less miles. Based on the engine code... its a '99. (At this point I don't want to bug him with the problem. It's my car now... you know?)

It has lots of new parts on the motor.
Alternator... AC compressor... water pump... distributer.... spark wires....

Any guesses?
Thank you.






I had the exact same problem.
I had the spark plugs changed out, that didn’t help.

then I put an Injector Cleaner in (bought it from Chevron store)put it in my tank and filled up with 91 Octane from Chevron.
I had just over a quarter tank when I did this. I usually use 87 (regular) fuel.

I didn’t think it would work at all but was worth a try.
at first it was still doing it.
then after a few miles it started to get better.
then after 20 miles, it was gone.

Your welcome!!


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