| ome, jeep troubleshooting comes easy because of all | | | | more then likely have a bad throttle position sensor. |
| the experience they have had over the years. But for | | | | *My gas mileage is not what it should be |
| the rest of us, trying to troubleshoot our jeeps to find | | | | There are literally dozens of reasons that could be |
| out what is causing our problems could be ranked right | | | | causing poor gas mileage. We will take a look at some |
| up there with pulling teeth. | | | | of the more common causes. |
| Here are some of the more common problems you | | | | Check to make sure that your tires are not under |
| may encounter with your jeep and what you can do | | | | inflated; this could cause extra friction between your |
| to fix them. | | | | tires and the road making your jeep work harder |
| *My jeep won’t start | | | | causing reduced gas mileage. |
| I have run into this problem with my jeep as well as | | | | If you haven’t had a tune up on your jeep, this |
| other vehicles that I have owned and the problem can | | | | is more then likely the cause of your poor gas mileage. |
| usually be caused by corrosion on the battery post | | | | Give your jeep a tune up and be sure to change your |
| and battery cables. | | | | air filter as this could also contribute to the problem. |
| You can fix this by disconnecting your battery cables | | | | We have only touched on a few of the more |
| and cleaning the battery post and connecters with a | | | | common problems people face while jeep |
| wire brush. | | | | troubleshooting. There are many great resources out |
| *My engine stalls while accelerating | | | | that will make jeep troubleshooting much easier and |
| The first thing you need to ask your self is, does this | | | | fun for everyone. |
| normally happen on cold wet mornings when the | | | | Here are some other great resources you can use. |
| engine is cold? | | | | There is a software program that you can find online |
| If the answer is yes, then the most probable cause is | | | | called Auto Tech that is inexpensive and easy to use. |
| moisture in your distributor cap. | | | | Haynes repair manuals are also a great resource to |
| If you answered no to this question, has this problem | | | | use to make your troubleshooting a breeze. You can |
| become more frequent over time? | | | | find these manuals at most auto parts stores. |
| If yes, it sounds like you may have a vacuum leak that | | | | Using the resources that are available to you both |
| is causing your problem. | | | | online and at your local parts store will make jeep |
| If the problem has not gotten worse over time you | | | | troubleshooting a much more enjoyable experience. |