GudaXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Richmond, Va
I noticed my 98xj doing this last wheeling trip. Basically going down hills on trail rides i would be in 4lo in 1st gear and just ride it down instead of riding my brakes. When i would come to a stop i would engage the clutch and shift out of gear. I started noticing when i would engage the clutch the engine would die. I would start up again and continue riding down the trail and when i would engauge the clutch to pull it out of gear it would either sputter to 500rpm then die or just quickly shut off. I also noticed later on the trip i stalled it on a steep hill and tried to start and it wouldnt. Seemed like it wasn't getting any fuel. I don't think it's my fuel pump cause its less than a year old and its oe. I had a little less than half tank so i ignored it. When i got home i filled up and tested this on my driveway. I'll be in 2wd and ride 1st gear down my driveway(which is sorta steep) and when i engage the clutch to pull it out of gear it will either drop to 500rpm and then recovers or just dies. Its not as consistent but it does it. What i remember what used to happen was when i would engage the clutch the rpms would rise a little and then back to idle, not drop. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!