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Anonymous Posted on Jan 17, 2010

1989 jeep wrangler starts jumping and backfiring

1989 jeep wrangler after jeep warms up driving down the road jeep starts bucking and backfiring. Help!

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  • Anonymous Jan 17, 2010

    to Ledsled378
    the engine is a 4.2 liter mileage is 118 thousand have not owned very long don't know of any problems thanks for any help you might offer.

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    What size engine do you have?? How many miles are on the vehicle?? Was there any work done or other problems occuring before this post???

  • Anonymous Mar 13, 2014

    in normal drive my jeep wrangler has no power in mud

  • Anonymous Mar 13, 2014

    In normal drive my jeep wrangler 3.8 2011 has no power in mud...

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Start with the basics...meaning check the spark plug wires and spark plugs. While under the hood, inspect all hoses for a vacuum leak(s). Then turn the ignition key on-off-on-off- on...leave in the on position and write down the number of flashes the check engine light indicates....2 flashes = #2....pause.....3 flashes = #3.
Let start from here. Are you able to perform engine repairs or diagnostics???

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