The engine will not stay running?

Tiny
WILLIAM STEPHENS2
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  • 1990 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 160,000 MILES
The engine will start but when you give it gas it just idles and then quits.
Monday, November 14th, 2022 AT 4:28 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,885 POSTS
Hi,

Either we are not getting the fuel needed or there is a large vacuum leak. When it starts, does it idle normally or does it have a rough idle? Are there any odd odors or smoke from the exhaust?

Do me a favor. We need to see if there are codes stored in the computer that may help. This vehicle has an OBD1 system that doesn't require a scanner.

Follow the directions in this link and let me know what is found:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/retrieve-trouble-codes-for-chrysler-dodge-plymouth-odb1-1995-and-earlier-car-mini-van-and-light-trucks

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 AT 9:14 PM

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