1999 Jeep Cherokee Engine starts but without any power

1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
100,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALEXCHEF2000
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Engine starts, but it has no much power, I can only drive at 5 mph. I accelerate but it doesn't respond. Then I turn off the engine, restart and no problems at all, totally normal, I can drive as far I want.

I recently changed the air filter.


Any ideas?
Jun 3, 2008 at 7:10 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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you need to get the trouble code s
have it scanned for codes
that will help to pin point the troubled area
Jun 3, 2008 at 11:21 PM
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