For a 2003 jeep TJ 4.O litre
Accidentally left the head lights on one day... got a boost... and found out, to keep it going, had to keep the foot on the gas... at a stop sign, the lights, the minute the foots off the gas its stopped running...
Irony is that I have juiced out the battery on my jeep before, and I've gotten a boost, and everything worked fine.....help
2007-03-28 15:10:05 · 6 answers · asked by tsone 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It maybe the (T.P.S) Throttle Positioning Sensor.
2007-03-28 15:47:29 · answer #1 · answered by T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where to start...
If you've never changed the battery, your battery could be bad and won't hold a charge. Take it to Autozone, NAPA, etc and they can check it for you and even help you put a new one in. Your alternator is probably powering the vehicle because your battery can't hold a charge. I'd also have them check the alternator b/c it should charge without holding the gas pedal. Might not be the alternator, could be a loose belt that is the culprit of the alternator not keeping the vehicle going.
2007-03-28 22:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by Jmasters 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the problem (though I'm not saying it is) is that there isn't enough spark, perhaps it would help to replace the spark plugs and plug wires. A few years ago, one might also replace the rotor (not related to the brakes) and the distributor cap, but I honestly don't know whether modern vehicles have these latter parts.
It probably wouldn't hurt to visit http://www.cartalk.com/ to see if there are similar anecdotes posted there, and if solutions were posted. I listen to the show but I rarely use the website.
Good luck.
2007-03-28 22:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by night_train_to_memphis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem but my car was a 1992 dodge shadow.We change the gaskets and the plugs and then the pistons.It would run fine and then start the same thing over,I got a new car a few months ago thanks heavens,I got a 2007 for focus and I love it and no more embarrassing moments!
2007-03-28 22:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's either the starter, or the carburetor. Once the battery is recharged it shouldn't be responsible for this problem.
2007-03-28 22:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by Pinkprincess5455 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when was the last time it had a good tune up?
replace the fuel filter to
might need a O2 Sensor
2007-03-28 22:18:53 · answer #6 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋