Hesitating XJ

Thanks - Probably a good idea.

See if it does the same thing in 1st/2nd at low speed, light load - about the same conditions you would get in a parking lot cruising around looking for a parking spot. That was the final step on my 88 when I was trying to get it to run right and a new O2 sensor cured that. If it's just under load, like high or overdrive when it's pulling hard, Bill had the best idea: CPS and a real tuneup.

It couldnt hurt to carry a fuel pump relay. KH

Thanks, Kevin. Thanks, Will. It just does it on the road, often when you start up a slight incline requiring just a very light additional load. I guess I'll have to bite the financial bullet and take down a pocket-load of sensors and relays. The local mechanics have no diagnostic equipment and the nearest dealer is two hours away in La Paz and may also be not too well equipped or trained. This may be my primary winter project. At least then I can answer the eternal question of "What do you do all winter in Baja"?

Good ideas. I actually changed a CPS a couple of years ago when the problem was just a poor connection but have repressed just how difficult it was. I suppose it'll all come back to me. For sure I'll do the check-the-connectors drill first, with all fingers and toes crossed. I'd much rather be fishing than skinning knuckles.

Just remember if you are stuck and suspect the cps, just unplug it and plug it back in. That often yeilds a start and will work for a while KH

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KH

Cherokee that had been to two different mechanics by doing the same thing. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked for me this time. The symptoms are different from anything I've had before. I suspect one problem is that the car now lives all year about a hundred yards from the ocean, and corrosion is incipient. I think I'll make Kragens happy today and pick up every sensor I think might be faulty. It galls me, but I don't see another recourse. I'll honk as we pass through San Diego (coming from the Central Valley).

Beep Beep KH