My 99 Jeep Cherokee will start up fairly normal, yet once I drive about 50 feet it just shuts off, it will start up again right away with no problem but than shut off again.

Asked by Catalina Sep 02, 2015 at 01:06 AM about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4-Door 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 99 Jeep Cherokee will start up fairly normal, yet once I drive about 50 feet it just shuts off, it will start up again right away with no problem but than shut off again.

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sounds like a fuel problem. check and see if you have any leaks. it could be you are not getting enough fuel to keep it started. could be a fuel pump, or filter, and lines. that would be the first thing to check

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