2005 Jeep Laredo Idle's a little rough. Has died twice in 3

DROIDJD

MEMBER
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
112,500 MILES

I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a 4.7L V8 and 4x4 all the time. I purchased it a month ago today, and it has died on my way to work twice now. The first time, I didn't notice it had died until I was at the stop light, not going anywhere. The second time was today, and I caught it because I noticed I couldn't turn the wheel (no power steering), so I popped it in neutral and started it back up without a problem. I haven't noticed a shudder or anything when it dies. Not sure when it died the first time, but this time I was accelerating a little fast to pass a vehicle, then immediately after started breaking due to slowing traffic. When the Jeep idles, you can sometimes feel a light rough idle, but you almost don't notice it.

Not sure when plugs were changed last, but that's my first thought. Any other ideas on why it would be stalling?

3 Replies

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,755 POSTS

It could need a tune up. Also, check for vacuum leaks and let me know if the check engine light has come on.

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 AT 8:37 AM

DROIDJD

MEMBER
2 POSTS

I think I've fixed it. I used some Lucas fuel system cleaner and then my check engine light came on for oxygen sensor, so I replaced that, and it hasn't died yet. Although, now the check engine came on a week later, but I think that may be because the O2 sensor isn't tight enough. Going to go check it out tonight.