1987 jeep Cherokee 4.0 starts but drains battery and when it warms up it starts to kill its self?

Asked by Gabe Dec 23, 2015 at 07:32 PM about the 1987 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 4-Door 4WD

Question type: General

Idk what's wrong with it, it's got a new altinator, wires,plugs, new battery
terminals, new fuel pump, I got to give it gas and it wants to die, it's like it
tries to kill it's self.

1 Answer
64,540

firebird338 answered 8 years ago

Check air filter and clean throttle with throttle body cleaner I see you replaced fuel pump but did you also replace fuel filter if not replace it.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1987 Jeep Cherokee

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Jeep Cherokee Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    swtcat13
    Reputation
    4,070
  • #2
    JimRoy
    Reputation
    3,730
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,700
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Jeep Wrangler
3,302 Great Deals out of 59,565 listings starting at $2,500
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,198 Great Deals out of 18,343 listings starting at $1,550
Used Dodge Charger
788 Great Deals out of 28,055 listings starting at $2,200

Used Cars for Sale

2023 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
53 Great Deals out of 1,286 listings starting at $22,999
2022 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
69 Great Deals out of 978 listings starting at $19,445
2021 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
366 Great Deals out of 3,949 listings starting at $14,993
2020 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
206 Great Deals out of 2,377 listings starting at $6,995
2019 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
304 Great Deals out of 3,500 listings starting at $7,650

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.