Okay this is a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee, always well maintained. It starts up fine, then cuts out soundlessly--no warning. You can, however, drive it (in extreme anxiety) by holding down the gas at red lights and such and braking at the same time. If it were an old car I'd suspect the carburator or idle was set too low-- but my own car is practically an antique so I haven't a clue about newer vehicles. We have a very well respected mechanic who adjusted something, We drive around fine a couple days then it cuts out again. Mechanic then replaced a part for $65 and didn't charge any labor. Now he's on vacation for a week and my mate is stuck, Any help would be HUGELY appreciated.
2006-08-21 11:11:28 · 3 answers · asked by myrmidon 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If what you are trying to say is it will not idle, try cleaning throttle body with choke cleaner. spray it while running
2006-08-21 13:10:50 · answer #1 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound like one of the sensors on the timing, it sends a message to the brain of the vehicle to mix the fuel and air. Best thing is go to jeep, a diagnostic test is resonable and tells you exactly whats wrong!!!!, it's worth the money to save frustration!, hope this helps!!
2006-08-21 18:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by youngandfresh2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would check the distributor cap, rotor, wires and plugs. then go after the fuel injectors. when you say it cuts out it makes me think of a bad miss in the engine and this is where i would start. sounds like your mechanic changed the ignition module first which wasnt a bad idea to begine with
2006-08-21 18:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋