Don't Let Jeep Troubleshooting Get You Down

ome, jeep troubleshooting comes easy because of allmore 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 findThere are literally dozens of reasons that could be
out what is causing our problems could be ranked rightcausing 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 youCheck to make sure that your tires are not under
may encounter with your jeep and what you can doinflated; this could cause extra friction between your
to fix them.tires and the road making your jeep work harder
*My jeep won’t startcausing reduced gas mileage.
I have run into this problem with my jeep as well asIf you haven’t had a tune up on your jeep, this
other vehicles that I have owned and the problem canis more then likely the cause of your poor gas mileage.
usually be caused by corrosion on the battery postGive 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 cablesWe have only touched on a few of the more
and cleaning the battery post and connecters with acommon problems people face while jeep
wire brush.troubleshooting. There are many great resources out
*My engine stalls while acceleratingthat will make jeep troubleshooting much easier and
The first thing you need to ask your self is, does thisfun for everyone.
normally happen on cold wet mornings when theHere 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 iscalled 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 problemuse 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 thatUsing 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 youtroubleshooting a much more enjoyable experience.