1999 Jeep Cherokee back firing

Asked by Sheila Oct 11, 2020 at 07:29 AM about the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee new
motor but it keeps shutting off
and back fires real loud  what
could it be

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

It's definitely a timing issue. Without knowing more specifics I can add more than that.

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James answered 4 years ago

A backfire, like a gunshot, a few seconds after the engine is shut off is a bad diverter valve for the AIR emission control system. Hope that helps! Jim

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