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Liberty '02 won't run over 25mph
It just happened tonight and I am in panic mode. Can't go to work tomorrow, if I can't drive on the highway! =( And I don't think I can with my jeep crawling a mere 25mph.
My axles have been recently changed, and so was my radiator because it had a leak. I've been running on these new parts for a couple of months now and no problems until today. I read somewhere here that they had issues only when the weather was warmer and smooth sailing during the colder months? But I've had this Jeep for a year now and got it right around this time when the weather's pretty crazy (cold then hot). I seriously wonder if it even has anything to do with me missing a gear! HELP please? I'm scared to drive it because I feel like the engine's dying on me or seomething and I might do some serious damage by pushing it.
Thanks in advance!
My axles have been recently changed, and so was my radiator because it had a leak. I've been running on these new parts for a couple of months now and no problems until today. I read somewhere here that they had issues only when the weather was warmer and smooth sailing during the colder months? But I've had this Jeep for a year now and got it right around this time when the weather's pretty crazy (cold then hot). I seriously wonder if it even has anything to do with me missing a gear! HELP please? I'm scared to drive it because I feel like the engine's dying on me or seomething and I might do some serious damage by pushing it.
Thanks in advance!
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tidester, host
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When I try to press on the gas to make it go faster, it sounds like it's revving and then the sounds dies down and it's like the engine's just too tired to do anything else but run on 25mph. Going up a slight uphill slope is a crawl, makes me feel like I will back up anytime so I don't push it and just run on the crawl that it's giving me. Most of the places I called around adviced for the jeep to be towed, if we're bringing it to a shop. I have no idea whatsoever where cars are involved so pardon my inefficiency in giving you specifics. Anyother strange noise, I don't hear anything and noticed no visible exhaust, maybe I wasn't paying attention that much to my back end. I was just holding my breath til the engine died and thank goodness it did not and I got home. ='(
Perhaps another Liberty owner has had similar experiences. Anyone?
tidester, host
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But is it safe to rule out the transmission? I'm scared of that part. A couple of months ago, we had to replace the axles then they found a leak on the radiator and a patch won't do the trick so we bought a new radiator too. And all these happened just 2 months ago. The $$$s just keep rolling out our household. :sick:
I hope someone who's had the same problem could shed light to this.
Thanks again!
tidester, host
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Is it safe to reset things by removing the negative on the battery and re-attaching it again after 5 mins? Somebody suggested this.
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I would replace the fuel filter, and then run a fuel injector cleaning additive (like the one made by BG or Lucas).
Should take care of the problem.
In the future, change your fuel filter on a regular basis. Depending on type of engine, you might be surprised to find out the interval can be as little as 12,000 miles. Fuel filters are relatively inexpensive, and most drivers who can change an air filter can change a fuel filter.
Take care!