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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Base 4dr Laredo

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Special Purpose Vehicles
16 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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October 25, 2012, 12:19 am

Mike G
 

Question: computer problems

i replace the computer it my 98 jeep but the computer still moves around makeing my jeep cut out and back fire one of the bolts are stripped took it to all kinds of mechanic no one knows how to fix it


October 28, 2012, 9:55 am

Richard W
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You computer moving around will not cause the car to cut out. The wires going to it mite be broken causing your problem. But if you have a 4.0L engine I would replace the crank sensor. Also check the coil or spark out put. If you don't have 40k volts going to the spark plugs check the cap and rotor. Then replace the coil. If you have the V8 I would check the same things.


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