Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee stall at stop lights?
Its been hesitating at stop lights n pulling out from somewhere. After it idles a while it will cut off. Also smells like something burn in ng under the hood. Engine stalls while driving highways speeds for 5-15 seconds then kicks back in. Very Dangerous!
What are the warning lights on a jeep?
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Jeep. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are nearly 80 of them so be patient!
Why does my Jeep Wrangler keep stalling?
Most stalling problems can be narrowed down to these two areas. Now those are two very wide-ranging categories so we’ll break down the usual suspects that could cause your Jeep Wrangler to stall.
What causes a car to stall at a stop light?
An engine that stalls when you reach a stop light or while idling may point to a faulty idle air control solenoid (IAC). The computer uses the IAC solenoid to bypass the throttle valve and inject more air, depending on engine operating conditions.
Its been hesitating at stop lights n pulling out from somewhere. After it idles a while it will cut off. Also smells like something burn in ng under the hood. Engine stalls while driving highways speeds for 5-15 seconds then kicks back in. Very Dangerous!
One of the most common issues your Jeep Wrangler is likely to develop is a stalling problem. The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place. Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen.
When did the Jeep Grand Cherokee start stalling?
Consider Jaime of Long Branch, N.J. He bought a new Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2008. After about 76,000 miles, the car began stalling at highway speeds, he said. “The engine failing while driving 70 miles/hour is scary – I lose power steering, along with control of the car,” Jaime said in a posting to ConsumerAffairs.
An engine that stalls when you reach a stop light or while idling may point to a faulty idle air control solenoid (IAC). The computer uses the IAC solenoid to bypass the throttle valve and inject more air, depending on engine operating conditions.
Why does my Jeep Cherokee turn off while driving?
IF it just quits while going down the road, or if it starts running rough while at an idle then quits it could be this problem. It will also crank right back up sometimes or it may take 10 minutes or longer. To correct the problem remove the reservoir on the passenger side. The computer mounts to the firewall directly behind the reservoir.
Can a Jeep Grand Cherokee go over 50 mph?
Just had tuneup at jeep dealership Starts up fine. Must drive slow of the line (say off a traffic light) in order for the car to move up into gears. Can’t drive over 50mph.
Is there a recall on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
4.7 cu in. Engine shuts off at low or idle rpms. Starts right back up as if nothing was wrong. Ignition switch replaced under recall but problem continues. m
What to do if your Jeep Grand Cherokee is stalling?
On a CNET forum, a consumer who identified himself as an aircraft mechanic and Jeep Grand Cherokee owner said he traced his Jeep’s stalling problem and found that “the outboard PCM cover screw was shorting out the circuit board.” He recommends backing out the screws about a quarter of a turn but cautions it may not be the one-size-fits-all fix.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Cherokee?
Although it is one of the most recognizable models on the SUV landscape, the Jeep Cherokee has been plagued through the years by driver complaints about chronic stalling. There are countless instances of Jeep Cherokees stalling while traveling at low speeds or high speeds, driving straight or losing power in the midst of a turn.
Why does my Jeep stall at highway speeds?
After about 76,000 miles, the car began stalling at highway speeds, he said. “The engine failing while driving 70 miles/hour is scary – I lose power steering, along with control of the car,” Jaime said in a posting to ConsumerAffairs. The only way to get the engine started again is to get off the road and shift into “Park,” he said.