Check Engine Light On problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2008

The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle sporadically stalls without warning. The vehicle usually restarts immediately afterwards. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. He took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions and had various repairs performed, which consisted of replacing the throttle position sensor, intake temperature sensor, map sensor, intake air control valve, crankshaft position sensor, distributor, cap and rotor, spark plugs, electrical wiring, fuel pump, oxygen sensor, coolant temperature sensor, and the ignition coil. None of the repairs have successfully remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000 and current mileage was 125,000.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/14/1998

Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle engine shuting down intermittently while driving. Also, engine check light comes on as well. Dealer notified, and has inspected & tested the vehicle, and cannot still resolve the problem.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/20/1997

The engine check light keeps coming on & then going off. It's intermittent. Was checked by dealership & no codes appeared. The engine would stall out for no reason. Neither speed or weather is a factor. Had it checked for stalling & nothing was found. The vehicle will not start right away. Had it on diagnostics & nothing showed for the starter.




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