1990 Jeep Cherokee not sure

1990 JEEP CHEROKEE
183,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICKYBOBBY740
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well i have a 1990 jeep cherokee with a inline 6 and it runs great but every once in awhile ill give it gas and it trys to go but goes slowly then a few second it will run fine again and also when i am braking to come to a stop it wants to die please help
Oct 7, 2010 at 9:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,jerking,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it
Oct 7, 2010 at 10:01 PM
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