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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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1994 cherokee not throwing any codes other than one for my speedometer sensor .what that cause power loss? Full tune up done last week.help
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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It may sound silly but check your battery leads. I had my jeep down for 2 months chasing different dead-ends after I sank it, all because I had a faulty lead on my battery cable. Sometimes it gave power, sometimes it didn't.
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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The both new
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Any other ideas
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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Probably a bad Throttle Body Sensor, are you experiencing bucking,jerking or sputtering?
And when do you experience the loss of power?
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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Check the fuel pressure. Check for a clogged exhaust.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Exhaust seems ok other than its so hot u cant getnear the tailpipe while running
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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catalytic converter glowing red when it does that? time for a new cat
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Its not glowing red but it heats up the floor enough u dont wanna touch it...
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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What symptoms is it producing?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Check to see if any fault code in the ECU. Is there any backfired?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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No codes ...justhas no power when overdrive or 3rd
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Take it to the Chrysler/Jeep dealership!
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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What gears are you running and what size tires do you have? I think I know what the problem is.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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33s not sure on gears..was fine until a trip to the beach halfway home no power
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