1988 jeep cherokee cutting out

[artheljr]

My 1988 cherokee is cutting out pretty bad. Usually when I back out of the driveway and pull off and when I run it around 55 to 65 mph. Idles fine and runs fine other than cutting out. What should I try first?

[scarey1966]

did you manage to get the cutting out problem sorted? my one does exactly the same thing and I would love to know what the problem is. I have changed the coil, ht leads, etc to no avail

[artheljr]

Originally Posted by scarey1966

did you manage to get the cutting out problem sorted? my one does exactly the same thing and I would love to know what the problem is. I have changed the coil, ht leads, etc to no avail

I thought I had the problem solved...the O2 sensor was unplugged...so I plugged it in and it ran fine for a couple of days. Then started cutting out again. I changed the fuel filter and now im gonna do a tune up and go from there to see if I can weed out the problem. If i figure it out I will be sure to let you know. I may even replace that O2 sensor...there may be a bad connection there.

[DrewMrPimp]

Originally Posted by artheljr

I thought I had the problem solved...the O2 sensor was unplugged...so I plugged it in and it ran fine for a couple of days. Then started cutting out again. I changed the fuel filter and now im gonna do a tune up and go from there to see if I can weed out the problem. If i figure it out I will be sure to let you know. I may even replace that O2 sensor...there may be a bad connection there.

This happened to me and it ended up being the front o2 sensor. You might want to check your CPS too because that went out on my other jeep and I had similiar problems. Hope this helps.

[pdigiacinto]

I agree.. Mine did the same thing and I needed to replace my Crank Position Sensor (CPS).

[artheljr]

I believe that will be the next thing I try. Thanks for all of your help.

[artheljr]

Originally Posted by scarey1966

did you manage to get the cutting out problem sorted? my one does exactly the same thing and I would love to know what the problem is. I have changed the coil, ht leads, etc to no avail

JULY 19, 2004.....I just got my jeep back from the shop today and I think they may have fixed it. Seems there was a recall some years back and mine didnt get the repair it needed. There are some wires up next to the fire wall that had to be re-soidered and the TPS had to be reset. Wish me luck...hope this solves the problem. Only set me back $175.

[mybicepsarehuge]

hey man...what about this recall?? explain more...what year jeeps? any specific models such as laredos??