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Engine dies while driving

Discussion in 'Cherokee' started by bobr, Mar 23, 2017.

  1. Mar 23, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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    bobr

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    1999 Grand Cherokee - 98,000 miles 4.0L
    3 times for the last month the engine will just cut out while driving then I can restart with no problem, there seem to be no unusual conditions for this to happen, check engine lite does not come on - my scanner does not show a code - anyone with similar problem?
     
  2. Mar 23, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome! Are you able to duplicate the issue, or is it just random?
     
  3. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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    bobr

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    random - no symptoms or indication of when it will happen
     
  4. Mar 23, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    chris4x4

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    I would check to make sure why and all vacuum lines are in good condition and not broken, disconnected, or cracked
     
  5. Mar 27, 2017 at 9:35 AM
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    Threerun

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    I had that ghost on an old Grand Cherokee. Happened all the time- especially when turning (odd). I replaced the fuel filter and the problem went away for a year or more.

    Then the ghost came back. Replaced the fuel filter again and it didn't help- at least not immediately. Then out of the blue the problem went away. It really irked me.
     
  6. Apr 16, 2017 at 1:29 PM
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    Shaw92

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    If you don't get a check light when it happens. I'd try changing the crank shaft position sensor. Mine did that and once I replace the fuel filter n fuel pump n the sensor it hasn't given me any problems since
     
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