Engine dies out
 

My mail from 07.05.2004

Engine dies out.
Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as if
the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every time.
Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
before the same things happens again.



I have received some advice, thank you all for that.

It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I wanted
to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
fishing trip up in the mountain.

It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it seems
all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.

Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away, and
I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.

I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:

Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `



PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.

I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
fuel consumption on this trip.

I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.


Best Regards
Geir R.Pettersson
grp.arctic@heating.no
http://www.arctic-heating.com

Re: Engine dies out
 

"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
:
: I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
:
: Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `

It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug with
WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least you
have it narrowed down.

:
: PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.

Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!

-Brian

Re: Engine dies out
 

"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
:
: I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
:
: Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `

It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug with
WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least you
have it narrowed down.

:
: PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.

Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!

-Brian

Re: Engine dies out
 

"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
:
: I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
:
: Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `

It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug with
WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least you
have it narrowed down.

:
: PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.

Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!

-Brian

Re: Engine dies out
 

"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
:
: I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
:
: Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `

It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug with
WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least you
have it narrowed down.

:
: PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.

Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!

-Brian

Re: Engine dies out
 

Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was not
working, today everything works thanks to WD40.

--
Best Regards
Geir R.Pettersson
grp.arctic@heating.no
http://www.arctic-heating.com
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> :
> : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> :
> : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
with
> WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
you
> have it narrowed down.
>
> :
> : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was not
working, today everything works thanks to WD40.

--
Best Regards
Geir R.Pettersson
grp.arctic@heating.no
http://www.arctic-heating.com
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> :
> : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> :
> : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
with
> WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
you
> have it narrowed down.
>
> :
> : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was not
working, today everything works thanks to WD40.

--
Best Regards
Geir R.Pettersson
grp.arctic@heating.no
http://www.arctic-heating.com
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> :
> : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> :
> : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
with
> WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
you
> have it narrowed down.
>
> :
> : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was not
working, today everything works thanks to WD40.

--
Best Regards
Geir R.Pettersson
grp.arctic@heating.no
http://www.arctic-heating.com
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> :
> : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> :
> : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
with
> WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
you
> have it narrowed down.
>
> :
> : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

I prefer using something like ACF-50 rather then WD-40, unlike WD-40 ACF-50
is designed for electrical connections. Besides if its certified for use on
Aircraft then it will work great on vehicles. Hard to find though can only
buy it at an aviation parts hardware supplier.

Snow...93 XJ


"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:%cOHc.2687$v04.39937@news2.e.nsc.no...
> Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
> When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was
not
> working, today everything works thanks to WD40.
>
> --
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
> "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
> news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> >
> > "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> > :
> > : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> > :
> > : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> >
> > It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
> with
> > WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
> you
> > have it narrowed down.
> >
> > :
> > : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> >
> > Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
> >
> > -Brian
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

I prefer using something like ACF-50 rather then WD-40, unlike WD-40 ACF-50
is designed for electrical connections. Besides if its certified for use on
Aircraft then it will work great on vehicles. Hard to find though can only
buy it at an aviation parts hardware supplier.

Snow...93 XJ


"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:%cOHc.2687$v04.39937@news2.e.nsc.no...
> Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
> When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was
not
> working, today everything works thanks to WD40.
>
> --
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
> "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
> news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> >
> > "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> > :
> > : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> > :
> > : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> >
> > It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
> with
> > WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
> you
> > have it narrowed down.
> >
> > :
> > : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> >
> > Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
> >
> > -Brian
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

I prefer using something like ACF-50 rather then WD-40, unlike WD-40 ACF-50
is designed for electrical connections. Besides if its certified for use on
Aircraft then it will work great on vehicles. Hard to find though can only
buy it at an aviation parts hardware supplier.

Snow...93 XJ


"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:%cOHc.2687$v04.39937@news2.e.nsc.no...
> Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
> When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was
not
> working, today everything works thanks to WD40.
>
> --
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
> "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
> news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> >
> > "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> > :
> > : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> > :
> > : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> >
> > It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
> with
> > WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
> you
> > have it narrowed down.
> >
> > :
> > : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> >
> > Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
> >
> > -Brian
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

I prefer using something like ACF-50 rather then WD-40, unlike WD-40 ACF-50
is designed for electrical connections. Besides if its certified for use on
Aircraft then it will work great on vehicles. Hard to find though can only
buy it at an aviation parts hardware supplier.

Snow...93 XJ


"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:%cOHc.2687$v04.39937@news2.e.nsc.no...
> Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
> When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was
not
> working, today everything works thanks to WD40.
>
> --
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
> "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
> news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> >
> > "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> > :
> > : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> > :
> > : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> >
> > It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
> with
> > WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
> you
> > have it narrowed down.
> >
> > :
> > : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> >
> > Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
> >
> > -Brian
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Sounds like a problem I once had which I didn't figure out until I had it
towed.

Mine was due to an intermittent "disconnect" of my wiring due to bad
connectors. I had installed a Juicebox upgrade which upgrades the ignition,
distributor cap and wires (I had a carb at that time). The connectors that
came with the kit did not splice the wires together well and as the engine
vibrated the condition got worse until it did not work at all. Same thing,
I'd be driving and it would stall. Then start again ok. I'd drive for a
while, a good while and it'd stall. Towed it to a mechanic and it cost me
65.00 for them to find the problem and replace the connectors. One of my
many lessons learnt.

I'll bet it's somewhere in your wiring.

Bill



"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:GyNHc.2683$v04.39855@news2.e.nsc.no...
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as
if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
>
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
>
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Sounds like a problem I once had which I didn't figure out until I had it
towed.

Mine was due to an intermittent "disconnect" of my wiring due to bad
connectors. I had installed a Juicebox upgrade which upgrades the ignition,
distributor cap and wires (I had a carb at that time). The connectors that
came with the kit did not splice the wires together well and as the engine
vibrated the condition got worse until it did not work at all. Same thing,
I'd be driving and it would stall. Then start again ok. I'd drive for a
while, a good while and it'd stall. Towed it to a mechanic and it cost me
65.00 for them to find the problem and replace the connectors. One of my
many lessons learnt.

I'll bet it's somewhere in your wiring.

Bill



"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:GyNHc.2683$v04.39855@news2.e.nsc.no...
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as
if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
>
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
>
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Sounds like a problem I once had which I didn't figure out until I had it
towed.

Mine was due to an intermittent "disconnect" of my wiring due to bad
connectors. I had installed a Juicebox upgrade which upgrades the ignition,
distributor cap and wires (I had a carb at that time). The connectors that
came with the kit did not splice the wires together well and as the engine
vibrated the condition got worse until it did not work at all. Same thing,
I'd be driving and it would stall. Then start again ok. I'd drive for a
while, a good while and it'd stall. Towed it to a mechanic and it cost me
65.00 for them to find the problem and replace the connectors. One of my
many lessons learnt.

I'll bet it's somewhere in your wiring.

Bill



"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:GyNHc.2683$v04.39855@news2.e.nsc.no...
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as
if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
>
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
>
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Sounds like a problem I once had which I didn't figure out until I had it
towed.

Mine was due to an intermittent "disconnect" of my wiring due to bad
connectors. I had installed a Juicebox upgrade which upgrades the ignition,
distributor cap and wires (I had a carb at that time). The connectors that
came with the kit did not splice the wires together well and as the engine
vibrated the condition got worse until it did not work at all. Same thing,
I'd be driving and it would stall. Then start again ok. I'd drive for a
while, a good while and it'd stall. Towed it to a mechanic and it cost me
65.00 for them to find the problem and replace the connectors. One of my
many lessons learnt.

I'll bet it's somewhere in your wiring.

Bill



"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:GyNHc.2683$v04.39855@news2.e.nsc.no...
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as
if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
>
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
>
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

I am sure you are right, but here in Norway I have only seen the CRC 5-56
and wd-40, at the local store WD 40 is half price of CRC 5-56 . I will look
for ACF-50 in the future. Thanks for the advice.

"Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> skrev i melding
news:XVRHc.53598$JG5.1456584@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> I prefer using something like ACF-50 rather then WD-40, unlike WD-40
ACF-50
> is designed for electrical connections. Besides if its certified for use
on
> Aircraft then it will work great on vehicles. Hard to find though can
only
> buy it at an aviation parts hardware supplier.
>
> Snow...93 XJ
>
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> news:%cOHc.2687$v04.39937@news2.e.nsc.no...
> > Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
> > When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was
> not
> > working, today everything works thanks to WD40.
> >
> > --
> > Best Regards
> > Geir R.Pettersson
> > grp.arctic@heating.no
> > http://www.arctic-heating.com
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
> > news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> > >
> > > "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> > > :
> > > : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> > > :
> > > : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> > >
> > > It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
> > with
> > > WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at
least
> > you
> > > have it narrowed down.
> > >
> > > :
> > > : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> > >
> > > Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
> > >
> > > -Brian
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

I am sure you are right, but here in Norway I have only seen the CRC 5-56
and wd-40, at the local store WD 40 is half price of CRC 5-56 . I will look
for ACF-50 in the future. Thanks for the advice.

"Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> skrev i melding
news:XVRHc.53598$JG5.1456584@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> I prefer using something like ACF-50 rather then WD-40, unlike WD-40
ACF-50
> is designed for electrical connections. Besides if its certified for use
on
> Aircraft then it will work great on vehicles. Hard to find though can
only
> buy it at an aviation parts hardware supplier.
>
> Snow...93 XJ
>
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> news:%cOHc.2687$v04.39937@news2.e.nsc.no...
> > Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
> > When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was
> not
> > working, today everything works thanks to WD40.
> >
> > --
> > Best Regards
> > Geir R.Pettersson
> > grp.arctic@heating.no
> > http://www.arctic-heating.com
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
> > news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> > >
> > > "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> > > :
> > > : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> > > :
> > > : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> > >
> > > It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
> > with
> > > WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at
least
> > you
> > > have it narrowed down.
> > >
> > > :
> > > : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> > >
> > > Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
> > >
> > > -Brian
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

I am sure you are right, but here in Norway I have only seen the CRC 5-56
and wd-40, at the local store WD 40 is half price of CRC 5-56 . I will look
for ACF-50 in the future. Thanks for the advice.

"Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> skrev i melding
news:XVRHc.53598$JG5.1456584@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> I prefer using something like ACF-50 rather then WD-40, unlike WD-40
ACF-50
> is designed for electrical connections. Besides if its certified for use
on
> Aircraft then it will work great on vehicles. Hard to find though can
only
> buy it at an aviation parts hardware supplier.
>
> Snow...93 XJ
>
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> news:%cOHc.2687$v04.39937@news2.e.nsc.no...
> > Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
> > When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was
> not
> > working, today everything works thanks to WD40.
> >
> > --
> > Best Regards
> > Geir R.Pettersson
> > grp.arctic@heating.no
> > http://www.arctic-heating.com
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
> > news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> > >
> > > "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> > > :
> > > : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> > > :
> > > : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> > >
> > > It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
> > with
> > > WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at
least
> > you
> > > have it narrowed down.
> > >
> > > :
> > > : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> > >
> > > Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
> > >
> > > -Brian
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

I am sure you are right, but here in Norway I have only seen the CRC 5-56
and wd-40, at the local store WD 40 is half price of CRC 5-56 . I will look
for ACF-50 in the future. Thanks for the advice.

"Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> skrev i melding
news:XVRHc.53598$JG5.1456584@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> I prefer using something like ACF-50 rather then WD-40, unlike WD-40
ACF-50
> is designed for electrical connections. Besides if its certified for use
on
> Aircraft then it will work great on vehicles. Hard to find though can
only
> buy it at an aviation parts hardware supplier.
>
> Snow...93 XJ
>
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> news:%cOHc.2687$v04.39937@news2.e.nsc.no...
> > Thanks I have done that, WD40 is always in my car.
> > When I bought the car, the looks was not working, the Cruise control was
> not
> > working, today everything works thanks to WD40.
> >
> > --
> > Best Regards
> > Geir R.Pettersson
> > grp.arctic@heating.no
> > http://www.arctic-heating.com
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> skrev i melding
> > news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> > >
> > > "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> > > :
> > > : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> > > :
> > > : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> > >
> > > It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
> > with
> > > WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at
least
> > you
> > > have it narrowed down.
> > >
> > > :
> > > : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> > >
> > > Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
> > >
> > > -Brian
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Similar thing was happening on my wifes Cherokee. I wiggled the connections
on the computer and heard some clicking noises indicating loose conections.
Pulled all the plugs and applies contact cleaner(DeOxit) and never had anty
more problems.

"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:GyNHc.2683$v04.39855@news2.e.nsc.no...
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as
if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
>
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
>
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Similar thing was happening on my wifes Cherokee. I wiggled the connections
on the computer and heard some clicking noises indicating loose conections.
Pulled all the plugs and applies contact cleaner(DeOxit) and never had anty
more problems.

"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:GyNHc.2683$v04.39855@news2.e.nsc.no...
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as
if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
>
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
>
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Similar thing was happening on my wifes Cherokee. I wiggled the connections
on the computer and heard some clicking noises indicating loose conections.
Pulled all the plugs and applies contact cleaner(DeOxit) and never had anty
more problems.

"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:GyNHc.2683$v04.39855@news2.e.nsc.no...
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as
if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
>
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
>
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Similar thing was happening on my wifes Cherokee. I wiggled the connections
on the computer and heard some clicking noises indicating loose conections.
Pulled all the plugs and applies contact cleaner(DeOxit) and never had anty
more problems.

"Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:GyNHc.2683$v04.39855@news2.e.nsc.no...
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as
if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
>
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
>
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

WD40 sux as a contact cleaner. Causes more trouble than it fixes.

"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> :
> : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> :
> : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
with
> WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
you
> have it narrowed down.
>
> :
> : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

WD40 sux as a contact cleaner. Causes more trouble than it fixes.

"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> :
> : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> :
> : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
with
> WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
you
> have it narrowed down.
>
> :
> : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

WD40 sux as a contact cleaner. Causes more trouble than it fixes.

"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> :
> : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> :
> : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
with
> WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
you
> have it narrowed down.
>
> :
> : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

WD40 sux as a contact cleaner. Causes more trouble than it fixes.

"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:DZNHc.130429$rCA1.71676@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
> :
> : I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> :
> : Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> It may just be a bad connection if you're lucky. Try cleaning the plug
with
> WD40 or Electrical Contact cleaner before replacing the CPS... at least
you
> have it narrowed down.
>
> :
> : PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> Amazing how a good day fishing will take your mind off car problems!!
>
> -Brian
>
>

Re: Engine dies out
 

Jimmie did pass the time by typing:
> WD40 sux as a contact cleaner. Causes more trouble than it fixes.

Ahyup.. it just leaves goo that attracts more dirt.
Use a good contact cleaner like the ones made by econoline
but keep it well away from paint and use gloves, the stuff
will remove oil from anything and that includes your skin.
Best cleaning method is to put a bag around what your spraying
and some paper towels in the bottom of the bag. Spray in the
bag and use an old toothbrush to scrub the contacts.

The bag will keep any splatter away from where you don't need
it.

Always wear proper eye protection!

--
DougW

Re: Engine dies out
 

Jimmie did pass the time by typing:
> WD40 sux as a contact cleaner. Causes more trouble than it fixes.

Ahyup.. it just leaves goo that attracts more dirt.
Use a good contact cleaner like the ones made by econoline
but keep it well away from paint and use gloves, the stuff
will remove oil from anything and that includes your skin.
Best cleaning method is to put a bag around what your spraying
and some paper towels in the bottom of the bag. Spray in the
bag and use an old toothbrush to scrub the contacts.

The bag will keep any splatter away from where you don't need
it.

Always wear proper eye protection!

--
DougW

Re: Engine dies out
 

Jimmie did pass the time by typing:
> WD40 sux as a contact cleaner. Causes more trouble than it fixes.

Ahyup.. it just leaves goo that attracts more dirt.
Use a good contact cleaner like the ones made by econoline
but keep it well away from paint and use gloves, the stuff
will remove oil from anything and that includes your skin.
Best cleaning method is to put a bag around what your spraying
and some paper towels in the bottom of the bag. Spray in the
bag and use an old toothbrush to scrub the contacts.

The bag will keep any splatter away from where you don't need
it.

Always wear proper eye protection!

--
DougW

Re: Engine dies out
 

Jimmie did pass the time by typing:
> WD40 sux as a contact cleaner. Causes more trouble than it fixes.

Ahyup.. it just leaves goo that attracts more dirt.
Use a good contact cleaner like the ones made by econoline
but keep it well away from paint and use gloves, the stuff
will remove oil from anything and that includes your skin.
Best cleaning method is to put a bag around what your spraying
and some paper towels in the bottom of the bag. Spray in the
bag and use an old toothbrush to scrub the contacts.

The bag will keep any splatter away from where you don't need
it.

Always wear proper eye protection!

--
DougW

Re: Engine dies out
 

I will agree with the dirty contact rather than a replacement.

I found a really good contact cleaner at an electronics parts shop. It
leaves nothing behind.

WD40 is still pretty good.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"Geir R.Pettersson" wrote:
>
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away, and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com

Re: Engine dies out
 

I will agree with the dirty contact rather than a replacement.

I found a really good contact cleaner at an electronics parts shop. It
leaves nothing behind.

WD40 is still pretty good.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"Geir R.Pettersson" wrote:
>
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away, and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com

Re: Engine dies out
 

I will agree with the dirty contact rather than a replacement.

I found a really good contact cleaner at an electronics parts shop. It
leaves nothing behind.

WD40 is still pretty good.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"Geir R.Pettersson" wrote:
>
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away, and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com

Re: Engine dies out
 

I will agree with the dirty contact rather than a replacement.

I found a really good contact cleaner at an electronics parts shop. It
leaves nothing behind.

WD40 is still pretty good.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"Geir R.Pettersson" wrote:
>
> My mail from 07.05.2004
>
> Engine dies out.
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later I
> start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop and
> no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead, as if
> the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same thing
> happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every time.
> Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> before the same things happens again.
>
> I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
>
> It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I wanted
> to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> fishing trip up in the mountain.
>
> It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it seems
> all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
>
> Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the advice
> the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right away,
> but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the hood,
> and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away, and
> I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
>
> I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
>
> Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
>
> PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
>
> I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was the
> fuel consumption on this trip.
>
> I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
>
> Best Regards
> Geir R.Pettersson
> grp.arctic@heating.no
> http://www.arctic-heating.com

Re: Engine dies out
 

I have been advised to solder the wires together, in case it was bad
connection.
I can't understand why this should happened only when the car is hot, and
why it will start after 30 minutes even if I haven't touched the connector.
Also, when I did follow the advice and disconnected the CPS the last time it
happened, and connected again, and it worked, I decided to solder the wires
together, but trough a switch.
This way, I will be able to reset the CPS again just by pressing the switch
if it happens again.
I will continue to give update on this.

--
Best Regards
Geir R.Pettersson
grp.arctic@heating.no
http://www.arctic-heating.com
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> skrev i melding
news:40F32B3D.40E00664@sympatico.ca...
> I will agree with the dirty contact rather than a replacement.
>
> I found a really good contact cleaner at an electronics parts shop. It
> leaves nothing behind.
>
> WD40 is still pretty good.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" wrote:
> >
> > My mail from 07.05.2004
> >
> > Engine dies out.
> > Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> > Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> > Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later
I
> > start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop
and
> > no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead,
as if
> > the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same
thing
> > happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> > Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> > before the same things happens again.
> >
> > I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
> >
> > It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> > to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> > fishing trip up in the mountain.
> >
> > It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> > all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
> >
> > Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the
advice
> > the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> > rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right
away,
> > but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the
hood,
> > and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> > I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
> >
> > I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> >
> > Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> >
> > PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> >
> > I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was
the
> > fuel consumption on this trip.
> >
> > I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
> >
> > Best Regards
> > Geir R.Pettersson
> > grp.arctic@heating.no
> > http://www.arctic-heating.com

Re: Engine dies out
 

I have been advised to solder the wires together, in case it was bad
connection.
I can't understand why this should happened only when the car is hot, and
why it will start after 30 minutes even if I haven't touched the connector.
Also, when I did follow the advice and disconnected the CPS the last time it
happened, and connected again, and it worked, I decided to solder the wires
together, but trough a switch.
This way, I will be able to reset the CPS again just by pressing the switch
if it happens again.
I will continue to give update on this.

--
Best Regards
Geir R.Pettersson
grp.arctic@heating.no
http://www.arctic-heating.com
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> skrev i melding
news:40F32B3D.40E00664@sympatico.ca...
> I will agree with the dirty contact rather than a replacement.
>
> I found a really good contact cleaner at an electronics parts shop. It
> leaves nothing behind.
>
> WD40 is still pretty good.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" wrote:
> >
> > My mail from 07.05.2004
> >
> > Engine dies out.
> > Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> > Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> > Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later
I
> > start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop
and
> > no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead,
as if
> > the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same
thing
> > happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> > Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> > before the same things happens again.
> >
> > I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
> >
> > It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> > to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> > fishing trip up in the mountain.
> >
> > It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> > all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
> >
> > Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the
advice
> > the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> > rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right
away,
> > but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the
hood,
> > and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> > I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
> >
> > I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> >
> > Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> >
> > PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> >
> > I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was
the
> > fuel consumption on this trip.
> >
> > I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
> >
> > Best Regards
> > Geir R.Pettersson
> > grp.arctic@heating.no
> > http://www.arctic-heating.com

Re: Engine dies out
 

I have been advised to solder the wires together, in case it was bad
connection.
I can't understand why this should happened only when the car is hot, and
why it will start after 30 minutes even if I haven't touched the connector.
Also, when I did follow the advice and disconnected the CPS the last time it
happened, and connected again, and it worked, I decided to solder the wires
together, but trough a switch.
This way, I will be able to reset the CPS again just by pressing the switch
if it happens again.
I will continue to give update on this.

--
Best Regards
Geir R.Pettersson
grp.arctic@heating.no
http://www.arctic-heating.com
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> skrev i melding
news:40F32B3D.40E00664@sympatico.ca...
> I will agree with the dirty contact rather than a replacement.
>
> I found a really good contact cleaner at an electronics parts shop. It
> leaves nothing behind.
>
> WD40 is still pretty good.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "Geir R.Pettersson" wrote:
> >
> > My mail from 07.05.2004
> >
> > Engine dies out.
> > Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic, 6syl. 1988 Mod
> > Once a week or maybe one time every second week, the engine just stops.
> > Scenario, I drive for a while and stop the engine, maybe 5 minutes later
I
> > start the engine and want to drive, then suddenly the engine just stop
and
> > no lights at all are blinking or showing any sign, they are just dead,
as if
> > the battery had been taken out. I just start up again, and the same
thing
> > happens 3-4 more times, I am able to drive maybe 2-3 meters for every
time.
> > Then the fifth time it start again, and I can drive for a week and half
> > before the same things happens again.
> >
> > I have received some advice, thank you all for that.
> >
> > It took a long time for me to bother, cause it happened seldom, but I
wanted
> > to know what could cause the problem before I took the car to a one week
> > fishing trip up in the mountain.
> >
> > It seems to be the CPS, even if I have measured the resistance and it
seems
> > all right compared with another one who Mike has, and who work well.
> >
> > Anyway, I had decided take the fishing trip, and follow one of the
advice
> > the next time it happened, and of cause it happened when I had to take a
> > rest after 3 hours driving, when I started the car, it started right
away,
> > but as soon as I tried to drive it stopped again. I then opened the
hood,
> > and just unplugged the CPS and put it back again, it started right away,
and
> > I was able to drive again, it didn't occur anymore this week.
> >
> > I know I should change the CPS, but a short question:
> >
> > Will this work every time? Or will it suddenly be totally dead? `
> >
> > PS I got some nice trout, and am very happy.
> >
> > I also had another very positive experience with the car, and that was
the
> > fuel consumption on this trip.
> >
> > I am in heaven at the moment, and love my Jeep.
> >
> > Best Regards
> > Geir R.Pettersson
> > grp.arctic@heating.no
> > http://www.arctic-heating.com