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