My car randomly shuts off?

2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
122,000 MILES • 6.1L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALEX ZAVALA
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My car shuts off randomly usually when I put it into reverse mainly when I turn the wheel all the way either direction but only shuts off in reverse when turning the wheel all the way in park it stays on even if I turn the wheel what could it be?
Also, another thing I disconnected the negative on battery and it died so I changed the alternator, and it still shuts off when disconnected the negative terminal.
Dec 30, 2022 at 3:34 PM
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Yep, you must leave the battery connected because it acts as a voltage absorber, it's not like the old days of removing the battery cable to tell if there is a problem. We should run the codes to see what comes up. You could have a dirty throttle bore or a vacuum leak causing the problems.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Do this guide when the engine is cold only:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Dec 31, 2022 at 11:37 AM
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So, I got an update on that, I tested the fuses to the ignition coils, and they worked but when I tested the 12v on the connector it didn’t work on the ignition coil that was bad. I checked another ignition coil and It worked, then I check the ground on the connector, and it worked on the bad ignition coil and the good one. So, could this mean that the computer/PCM is doing its job just something in the power wire too the connector is bad?
Dec 31, 2022 at 9:05 PM
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I also have a video to show the RPMs and what the truck does.
Dec 31, 2022 at 9:05 PM
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It has a rough idle in park but in reverse it shuts off after a second or two.
Dec 31, 2022 at 9:41 PM
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Also, all the codes that came up I already replaced the crankshaft sensor.
Dec 31, 2022 at 9:41 PM
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Thanks for the video, it helps but I cannot read the code sheet. Can you please take a clearer picture and upload it for me? It sounds like you may have an IPM going out. Please check for vacuum leaks and service the throttle bore. Let me know.
Jan 2, 2023 at 1:17 PM
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I’m back Sir Ken.

Not sure if that photo helps more should be more clear


Jan 2, 2023 at 4:52 PM
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Photo isn’t really clearing up I can just right the codes.


P0300 multiple cylinder misfire
Random misfire detected

SECONDARY DTCs
P2302-ignition coil 1 secondary circuit
P2305-ignition coil 2 secondary circuit
U0100-lost communication with ECM/PCM
U1402-implausible engine temperature signal received
P0732-gear ratio error in 2nd
P2638-torque management feedback signal performance

C2100 battery voltage low

U140E implausible vehicle configuration data received

C2202 original vin mismatch/missing

C121E brake pressure sensor comparative performance

C107C brake pedal switch 1/2 stuck
Jan 2, 2023 at 5:03 PM
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Wow, that is a bunch of codes alright. I am starting to think the IPM, or front control module is the problem. I would replace the IPM first because this is a well-known problem with these cars. Here is the location and replacement instructions for both in the images below. Please let us know what you find.
Jan 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM
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ALEX ZAVALA
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Hey ken,

I’m back. I’m finally getting time again to work on the truck. So, my question is that is they’re anyways I can test if the IPM or front control module is working or is it only a matter of buying a new one and finding out?
Another thing I try to look it up at a parts store like AutoZone but they don’t seem to have it for my specific truck
2006 Jeep grand Cherokee srt8.
It’s the 6.1L v8.
Jan 4, 2023 at 12:33 AM
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Yes, they are difficult to test on your own, a rebuilder has the equipment to do so.
Jan 4, 2023 at 8:07 PM