Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee stop running?

When driving on the freeway and regular street, and going uphill, my Jeep’s engine will stop running, the “d” on the dashboard blinks and the center of the dashboard says “shift to park”. To get the Jeep’s engine to start up again, I have to put it in park and restart it.

What causes Jeep Renegade engine to shut off without warning?

See all problems of the 2016 Jeep Renegade . Vehicle shuts off while driving as well as taking turns. Just shuts off with no warning. After it shuts off the lightning bolt in parentheses (electronic throttle control system) comes on, then goes away.

Can a Jeep Grand Cherokee shut off while driving?

Engine shutdown while driving. Has shut down multiple times while moving down the road. Engine shuts off, pressing gas will rev the engine but there will be no transmission power even though the vehicle is still in drive. Have to pull over and shift into park and restart. This is extremely dangerous!.

What happens when your car stops moving but is still running?

Q: In the middle of driving my car stops moving but is still running. I was at a traffic stop and when the light turned green I put my foot on the gas but the car would not move it just revved up. I got the car towed home, because it wouldn’t go into gear.

Why does my Jeep Wrangler engine shut off without warning?

Driving at freeway speeds some bumps or uneven surface cause car to lurch. Engine shuts down to no throttle; this is very disconcerting for driver. Happens 2-3 times a month on such roads. I suspect the skid control. When that is turned off it does not do it.

What to do if your Jeep won’t start?

With the key in the “start” position, if the starter motor is getting power but the starter doesn’t work, then the starter is condemned and replaced. Note that starters can and do sometimes develop intermittent faults due to bad spots on the armature.

What to do if your Jeep Cherokee turns off while driving?

Try changing the throttle position sensor located on the throttle body. Pull throttle body off 4 bolts disconnect the 3 wires clean throttle body with throttle body spray or carb spray. Spray the other sensor clean to a shine. My jeep was doing same thing no more problems.

What happens when there is no power in a jeep?

If there is no power, then the electrical circuit supplying the motor has a fault. That circuit begins at the battery and includes grounds, wiring (some of which is very heavy cabling), fuses, relays, the ignition switch and terminations.

My Jeep will run fine for a week or two, then starts acting up, will not run right, skips and cuts off. It will start back but it takes about 15 to 20 minutes of cranking and waiting before it will start. I have replaced the computer 2 times.

When did my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee start stalling?

So i bought this care a little under 2 years ago. ran like a friggin champ for a year. then the elusive stalling started. its a 97 jeep gc laredo v6. when the problem started it had around 170000 miles on it.

Why does my Jeep Cherokee start then die?

The fuel pressure would shoot to ~31 psi and then as the engine ran for its 20-30 seconds the fuel pressure slowly dropped to 0psi First thought was fuel pump. At this point since I’ve owned my jeep never have done a fuel pump (bought the jeep in 06-07).

How many miles does a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

Well lets start with I have owned two 97 Jeep Grand Cherokees. They both have about 260,000 miles. I changed one motor wrist pin. My girl friend over heated it twice, then froze it once. It still ran great for three or four more years, then new motor came in to play.

What was the problem with my 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

See all problems of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee . Service shifter light came on while driving, had it towed to the dealership, 5 days later they said nothing is wrong with it so I took it home.

Why are the brakes not working on my Jeep Grand Cherokee?

After investigating, i have learned that this was a common problem on the 2000 model grand cherokee. It is caused by a circuit on the abs system and the pump actually applies the brakes without you touching the brake pedal. Mine only has 81,000 miles but is not worth the price to fix it. Hope this information helps.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee a rough idle?

I have a 1988 jeep cherokee n it has a rough idle n a miss. It starts up fine n sometimes the rpms well stay at 3000 rpms. I sometimes have to turn the engine off n back on for the rpms to drop down to abt 1000.

Why does my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee stall?

My 2011 Jeep Cherokee stared running with a rough idle and it started to die on me stopping at red lights and stop signs had coils and harness changed out, but now it is will still die, with no control of steering or brakes. Not for sure what to think, very dangerest I don’t feel comfortable driving it any more.

How many miles does a Jeep Cherokee take to stall?

Jeep Cherokee XJ’s and Cherokee KJ’s with less than 25,000 miles have experienced stalling problems, but most cases seem to involve vehicles with 75,000 miles or more on them, and it is with particular reference to these older vehicles that the PCM is most relevant.

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.

Can a Jeep Grand Cherokee stall while driving?

I can be driving and all the sudden, the Jeep starts to stall by shaking so I need to pull over before the car stalls and no power to the steering wheel… it usually takes about 3 tries to turn over the engine to make it go…

How long has my Jeep Grand Cherokee been having issues?

Anyone who knows me knows I’ve had problems with my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 6-cyl for what seems like ages. It’s been having issues (well, one issue in particular) since at least fall of last year. I’ve only owned the car for 5 years now, and I didn’t want to give up on it just yet–most of the time it ran great.

What’s the problem with my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

No one has added a helpful site for this 1997 Grand Cherokee problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: My Jeep wants to shut down when you let off the gas, hit the brakes, and make a right turn.

It has a problem running. You can be driving down the road and let your foot off the game and the jeep will just shut right off. If you say pull into a parking spot and let your foot off the gas it will shut off. Sometimes you can’t even go out there and turn it on and have it stay running unless you keep your foot on the gas.

Why does my Jeep not start when I take my foot off?

Ok, that means your battery is weak. When you have a weak battery it allows the computers to loose there memory it also can inhibit the ignition system from creating a good enough voltage spike to cause the spark plugs to fire. You need to get a new battery then try to start it.

You need to get a new battery then try to start it. If it still acts the same hold the gas pedal to the floor, once it starts then start to back the gas pedal off until it will finally keep running on its own. Dave Ask Your Own Jeep Question Customerreply replied 11 years ago

Why is my Jeep Cherokee not getting enough air?

If very slight pressure on the gas pedal when stopped smooths things out, you may not be getting enough air. Check the PCV orifice to make sure it is clear and you can also adjust the throttle body plate to stay open a little more when your foot is off the gas. I am having a similar problem, 96 Grand Cherokee, 6cyl, idles slow, and lopes.

What to do if your Jeep Won’t Keep Running?

If it still acts the same hold the gas pedal to the floor, once it starts then start to back the gas pedal off until it will finally keep running on its own. Dave Ask Your Own Jeep Question

Why does my Jeep Wrangler not start on its own?

But she’ll crank and crank but won’t start unless I have the throttle wide open. Once she starts, she won’t idle on her own..I have to keep my foot on the gas. But this doesn’t happen every time, only when cold.

Why does my Jeep Cherokee stall while driving?

A significant number of drivers have reported that not only did their Jeep Cherokees lose engine power while driving, but in nearly all cases, stalling occurred without any warning and with no indicator lights on the instrument panel.

How can I tell if my Jeep Grand Cherokee is shifting?

Turn ignition key ON and OFF three times, finally leaving the key in the ON position. Leave the Overdrive Off Switch in the normal overdrive (ON) position. Immediately begin counting the number of flashes displayed by the Overdrive Off Switch indicator lamp. There will be two sets of flashes, separated by a pause.

What should I do if my Jeep Grand Cherokee engine stalls?

Several things to add to John’s repair below: shortening the screws doesn’t appear to achieve anything.

What is the VIN on a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, vin 1j4gz58s1vc548872, shuts down randomly in two sec. Give it a few minutes, it starts. Well lets start with I have owned two 97 Jeep Grand Cherokees. They both have about 260,000 miles.

Jeep Cherokee owners have reported 140 problems related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the Cherokee.

How often does Jeep Cherokee engine shut down while driving?

Now it’s been about five months and this week the car has decided to stop running while in motion. It has happened four times, this happens on turns or while accelerating/decelerating at stops and freeways. 50% of the time the check engine light comes on, only to turn off once back in motion. It’s becoming dangerous.

When does the engine shut off while driving?

My 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee in July of 2014, apx 60,000 miles, engine started to shut off while the vehicle is in drive and driving. Typically this would happen while breaking or making left hand turns. The only way I knew that the engine was off is that the breaks do not work. Nor does the emergency break or power steering.

Why does my Jeep Cherokee engine shut off?

When driving and making a right or left turn, an error message pops up on the screen stating can not switch gears while in drive, then the engine shuts off, it has happened to me 6+ times in the last month, it has happened in the middle of a left turn in a busy intersection 3 times and almost caused an accident.

What causes a jeep to have a no start condition?

The usual suspects, that can cause this type of problem, are a bad fuel pump, bad crank sensor, bad ignition coil (if your Jeep is distributor equipped), etc. Does Not Crank Condition: Means that the engine is not cranking when you turn the key to crank the engine.

How often does my Jeep Grand Cherokee stall?

Sometimes, the vehicle won’t start after sitting all night….sometimes it will stall when backing out of the driveway….sometimes after 10 minutes of driving….sometimes not at all for a trip to the store, but then stall several times coming home from the store. One thing is for sure….It gets worse and worse as time goes on.

How often does my Jeep Grand Cherokee not start?

I own a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I have had intermittent starting problems for the past several years. Every once in a while, I get in my car and it just doesn’t start. It was very infrequent for 2-3 years, but recently it’s been happening a few times per month.

See all problems of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee . Service shifter light came on while driving, had it towed to the dealership, 5 days later they said nothing is wrong with it so I took it home.

Why does my Jeep stall when I start the engine?

If it starts, the fuel pump is the problem. If not, the engine should be checked for spark. It could be a sensor or computer-related problem. To be absolutely sure, raise and support the back of the Jeep on jack stands, unless the height allows you to crawl under the back without raising it.

Why do I need to disable Auto start on my Jeep?

Auto Start-Stop is ‘designed’ to save us some gas money, it might save us a few dollars per year, but that’s actually not the goal of the manufacturer. This guide will show you how to disable this annoying feature on Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler & Compass.

Why does my Jeep turn off while driving?

57 people found this helpful. Several things can cause this but if your jeep has 100,000 miles or more there is a good chance that it is being cause by the screw in the front plate of the computer. 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.

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee shut down?

Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: My Jeep wants to shut down when you let off the gas, hit the brakes, and make a right turn. Strange as it may sound every time it has stalled it was in this exact same scenario. When it does this the fuse to the auto shutdown relay blows.

Can a Jeep Cherokee turn off while driving?

I’m having the same thing happen! 1994 Jeep Cherokee, 255,??? miles on it! few days ago sat in a -drive through- idling, (It got up to about 210) Jeep shut off. It started back up -got food- & headed home. It shut off 4 more times on my way home! I made it home! Changed out the fuel filter! It was clogged big time!

What was the last thing I replaced in my Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The auto shutdown relay was the last thing I replaced and drove it several hundred miles, thought I had it fixed and all of the sudden I was driving it the other day, went to make a right hand turn and guess what, it quits.Coincidence or whatever it is strange that it only does it on a right hand turn.

When did my Jeep Grand Cherokee engine stall?

Now I had just put on a new catalytic converter and muffler not two months ago and last Saturday, March 7th 2015 at 60 mph it stalled backed fired and blew a hole or something loose in something. That did it two hours later I was done farting around, no more zip ties, no more money to mechanics for parts I DON’T NEED.

How can I Turn Off my Jeep Cherokee?

Remove the screw on outboard side directly below the left wiring harness connector. IT is about ½” long. Using a good pair of cutters cut half the length of the screw off. Reinstall the screw and snug it down (do not over tighten). Enjoy your jeep. [email protected] 260 people found this helpful.

What to do if your Jeep Cherokee stops running?

If the Jeep Cherokee has stopped running or will not start and you feel that the fuel pump has failed, then this is the proper way of diagnosing the problem before replacing an item that may not be needed. Starting from the basics, take off the fuel cap and listen closely for the fuel pump to come on as a helper turns on the ignition key.

When does the Jeep Grand Cherokee shut down?

The car just shuts down when going down the road,we have almost been in two accidents on the highway when the Jeep just shut down at speed and now the car wont even start,dearlership was of no help. Engine shutdown while driving. Has shut down multiple times while moving down the road.

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee stall while driving?

My 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee just started stalling while driving this week. It would stall while driving and then it wouldn’t crank at all. I thought it was bad gas so I added Sea Foam and it started right up. But, that after a few minutes it died again.

What should I do if my Jeep Cherokee turns off?

Plus i had my motor rebuilt at 2000thou now 242, runs Great just anoying sensors that are starting to act up but repñace crank sensor first check pos wire from start make sure its good not arking i put 4guage on its better Plus put 4guage ground on bat do the crank sensor if u wanna start it up 11 people found this helpful. 1,030

What should I do if my Jeep over heats?

If your jeep over heated after all things listed in this form have been checked, have a mechanic check the motor head gaskets to see if they are damaged, air might be leaking out from it. Usually happens if it overheats or overheated in the past and the gaskets got blown or are having pressure come out even a little.

What to do if your Jeep Grand Cherokee engine dies?

Sounds very familiar! On my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the dealer replace both drive shafts (under warranty) in the front. I had a terrible noise when accelerating and turning from a stop. It still made the noise after they did all that work. I ended up troubleshooting myself and found a big rock wedged between the frame and one of the skid plates.

What happens if you run out of gas on a jeep 14?

But again, if the fob’s batteries die as you are driving on the highway, the Jeep may shut down on you. Till you run out of gas or turn it off. If the 14’s are like the 11’s then it will run until you shut it off.

Where did the Jeep Grand Cherokee engine shut down?

Not sure I’d get another or recommend one to anyone. Driving on the HIGHWAY WITH OUR SMALL CHILDREN in the rain and in the dark and the JEEP COMPLETELY STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. A SEMI TRAILER SWERVES TO AVOID CRASHING INTO MY CHILDREN. This is the FOUTH TIME this has happened and we are STILL WAITING FOR JEEP TO ATTEND TO THIS.

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.

How to troubleshoot a Jeep no start condition?

No Start Condition Basics. NO START 1: Checking For Spark. NO START 2: Checking For Fuel. NO START 3: Checking Engine Mechanical Condition. Cranks But Does Not Start Summary. More 4.0L Jeep Diagnostic Tutorials.

Why does my Jeep Wrangler not start in the morning?

The front O2 sensor is brand new. This problem does only happen in the morning when its cold or if I hasn’t been started for a day or so. The only weird part is that this didn’t start until I put in the new battery. As soon as I put in the new battery I had this problem.

What to do if your Jeep starts and dies?

Replace the “new” injectors back with the stock ones and still had same issue, just sputters and dies. After looking at the fuel pump wiring diagram via AllData. Found out that between the fuel pump wiring and fuel pump relay there lies a Fuel Pump Ballast Resistor.

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