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hi vehicle details jeep cherokee 2.5crd diesel problem is driving along you get a slight lurch as if starved of fuel then stops give it a couple of mins then fine this happened a few weeks ago a couple of times then no bother since until yesterdaydrove approx 12 miles then same thing again only this time it would only go for a few miles before happening again eventually reached fuel station and called breakdown recovery waited an hour still no recovery so decided to try again went perfect have driven approx 100mls since no probs any suggestions why this is happening gratefully recieved regards rachel

Submitted: 83 days and 18 hours ago.

Category: UK Car

Value: $16

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

Year: 2003
Make: Jeep
Model: cherokee crd
Engine: 2.5

Already Tried:
been to local garage who thought it could be fuel running back kept it for a couple of days while i was away but he could not find anything and could not recreate fault

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Hi XXXXXXXXX

One problem i have come across is that the fuel filter head primer pump draws in air into fuel system so vehicle is starved of fuel when running. and can be intermittant.

One quick solution to test this is to put a rubber glove over primer pump and drive vehicle over a week or so if OK, replace fuel filter primer assembly and problem will be fixed.

Hope this answers your question and please ask if more info required.

Regards Wayne

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Expert:	Master Tech Wayne
Pos. Feedback:	97.4 %
Answered:	8/31/2009

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City and Guilds 1,2,3.Mot Tester,Dealership experience of 18 years,Chrysler master tech for 5 years.

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Year: 2003Make: JeepModel: cherokee crdEngine: 2.5 Already Tried: been to local garage who thought it could be fuel running back kept it for a couple of days while i was away but he could not find anything and could not recreate fault

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Year: 2003
Make: Jeep
Model: cherokee crd
Engine: 2.5

Already Tried:
been to local garage who thought it could be fuel running back kept it for a couple of days while i was away but he could not find anything and could not recreate fault