XJ stalls and has trouble accelerating. No problem over 1000
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6 cyl HO
XJ stalls and has trouble accelerating. No problem over 1000
The Jeep
-1991 Jeep Cherokee w/ new distributor and spark plugs
The Problem
- Jeep will stall at red lights if left idling too long.
- After idling for longer than 20-30 seconds, acceleration is delayed and will often stall.
- Cranks for a few seconds before catches, then will stall unless I give it enough gas to get it to around 2,000 RPM's.
- Also idles very rough unless put in neutral and RPM's over 1000
What I've Tried
- I was told I had water in gas so I poured a bottle of HEET water remover yellow bottle in tank.
- I seafoamed the gas and straight into the throttle body.
- New distributor and spark plugs and fuel injectors were cleaned.
-1991 Jeep Cherokee w/ new distributor and spark plugs
The Problem
- Jeep will stall at red lights if left idling too long.
- After idling for longer than 20-30 seconds, acceleration is delayed and will often stall.
- Cranks for a few seconds before catches, then will stall unless I give it enough gas to get it to around 2,000 RPM's.
- Also idles very rough unless put in neutral and RPM's over 1000
What I've Tried
- I was told I had water in gas so I poured a bottle of HEET water remover yellow bottle in tank.
- I seafoamed the gas and straight into the throttle body.
- New distributor and spark plugs and fuel injectors were cleaned.
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