2000 Jeep Laredo

SONJAD

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2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
107,000 MILES

I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Over the last month I have had this problem ( predominately in morning); it wont accelerate. I will start driving, the car just wont go at around 20-30 mph the tach and speedometer both stall. The engine sounds as if the gear shift has been put in neutral. After about 30 seconds the Jeep will then accelerate. It does happen at 40, 50 mph but not as much at 20-30. First shop said fuel pump, 2nd said transmission, 3rd said "complete" tune up, and 4th said electronic swith behind gas/brake pedal. I have been told because the check engine light isnt on a diagnostic machine cant tell me whats wrong. Please help!

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BEEF99

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Well, my first advice is to leave it with a dealer for a few days and they usually have a loaner car or a rental car for $25 a day. Even though some shops say that because the engine light is not on, they cannot find the solution, this is not so. The problem is intermittent and if the dealer has it for a couple of days, they can drive it with their computer hooked to your car and find out what it is doing with pinpoint accuracy. This will save you money in the long run from replacing parts that may not need replacing or having another so-so garage look at it and charge you for things they replace until they find out what it really is. There is a multitude of things it could be. It could be fuel injectors malfunctioning, pressure regulator problems, governor pressure regulator in the trans, a faulty sensor, or coil issues, or bad connections somewhere in your ECU. Hope this advice helps you get on the straight and narrow.