2002 Jeep Liberty Repair Question
Asked on June 22, 2010
2002 Jeep Liberty hesitation and backfiring
Engine Performance problem
2002 Jeep Liberty 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 65,000 miles
My Jeep Liberty sport runs pretty good. Only at times does it hesitate and backfire from inside the engine compartment on the passenger side. For instance, i'll be traveling in 3rd gear (manual) at 35-40 and switch to 5th and it hesitates and backfires. I changed the plugs and everything was fine for about 2 months when it started doing this. When i'm in neutral and tap the accelerator pedal and rev engine, i hear what sounds like engine sucking a bunch of air. Could it be a intake manifold gasket?
2002 Jeep Liberty 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 65,000 miles
My Jeep Liberty sport runs pretty good. Only at times does it hesitate and backfire from inside the engine compartment on the passenger side. For instance, i'll be traveling in 3rd gear (manual) at 35-40 and switch to 5th and it hesitates and backfires. I changed the plugs and everything was fine for about 2 months when it started doing this. When i'm in neutral and tap the accelerator pedal and rev engine, i hear what sounds like engine sucking a bunch of air. Could it be a intake manifold gasket?
Asked by jayh9673Answer
Replied on June 22, 2010
Inspect it for vacuum leaks if none do below
Inspect and test all the following listed below:
Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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
