i have a 93' stick shift jeep cherokee. 3-4 months whenever i drive and the jeeps in 5th gear it felt like the car is not getting enough gas. it would pull back/slow down like the gas didn't go through or no power is getting in even even though my foot is in the gas then it would move forward again after many attempts of pumping the gas. i then followed the advice of the people here in "yahoo answers" by cleaning out the fuel injector. it worked and the problem went away. i then went in a vacation for about a month and half and that meant not using the jeep the whole time i was out. the thing is that the problem came back two days ago and has been acting up again everytime i drive in the freeway. do i have to clean the fuel injector again? if its not the fuel injector, what do you think is wrong with my jeep? btw, the problem only comes up when im in 5th gear driving in the freeway. it also cant be my clutch because it works out just fine. thank you
2007-02-22 13:09:45 · 8 answers · asked by mrgudboy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Try replacing the fuel filter this time. And make sure you use an additive like fuel injection cleaner in the tank every few tankfulls.
When you leave a car sit for long periods, the gas breaks down, leaving a lacquer on all the internals...
Then, don't forget...a plugged catalytic converter can cause loss of power too. If it continues on a more frequent basis, look into that too!
2007-02-22 13:20:20 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if this Jeep has some kind of ignition spark retarding smog feature when you put this in fifth gear. Try this:
Park in your drive way with the parking brake on securely and block the wheels so the vehicle can't move. Start the engine and push the clutch all the way in and hold it down for the whole procedure so that the clutch will never engage. Put the vehicle into first, second , third and fourth gears and when you get to fifth see if the engine tries to stall, miss or engine RPM slows down. If it stalls in fifth or sputters etc., there must be a spark limiting switch that is blocking ignition timing/spark advance or fuel flow etc. which could be causing the power loss in fifth gear only.
2007-02-22 13:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by Timer2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could also be a weak fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator.... if you have cleaned the fuel injectors and changed the fuel filter, then it is something else.... I had a chevy do what you described, I changed the fuel pump and it was fixed.
2007-02-22 13:40:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You fuel filter is probably plugged up, most likely with water. To fix it properly have your fuel tank drained and new filters installed. There is usually one on the tank and one in the line, sometimes there is another in the carb or throttle body if it's injected.
2007-02-22 13:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by Gordon B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuel filter
2007-02-22 13:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the hydralic clutch cyilinder for leaks or the pressure plates .there should be an acess plate on bottom of tranny so you can look up inside.look for lots of black dust or the smell of burning asbestos after driving. thats all i can suggets .
2007-02-22 14:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by CHRIS E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change your feul filter or the screens in your fuel pump also check your exaust converter
2007-02-22 13:23:35 · answer #7 · answered by slp9209 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly... it may well be distinctive issues. Clogged air clear out or air grant, wiped out spark plugs, clogged gas clear out, or a vacuum line disconnected some the position. It would not smoke does it?
2016-10-17 08:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋