98 Cherokee - stalls when in reverse gear

[kellih]

Hi all,

I have a 98 jeep w/ automatic transmission that stalls out while in reverse. It recently had some problems moving forward and stalling too. It happens after it has been driven a few miles, but then everything is fine the next day.

Googling took me to possible torque converter problem. I have 170k on this jeep.

Thanks!

[4.3LXJ]

This should be a simple fix. Your idle air controller is probably a little dirty and just needs cleaning

[kellih]

It idles fine and engine seems strong. As soon as I throw it into reverse it stalls - a couple times i punch the gas to keep it running, but it is quick to stall.

[4.3LXJ]

I still suspect it needs cleaning

[kellih]

It's certainly is worth a try - thanks :)

[bigjim350]

Mine was doing the same thing. Was a bad tps

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[kellih]

Hi all,

It turns out that my Wiring Harness had a short in it. I guess when it was thrust in reverse the engine torqued a certain way causing it to stall.