gl1200aman Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 What will cause the motor to randomly feel like it stopped? While driving down the road (maintaining same speed) it seems like the motor stops for 1/2 to 1 second and then resumes. Sometimes it is repetitive and if I press the accelerator down it runs normal. Could it be a loose ground, auto idle control, tps? Just bought it as a fillin while repairing the 88 I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 1989 MJ Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Got similar problem. In my case the ignition coil was the problem. I swapped another coil from my part's truck. :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl1200aman Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 I pulled the IAC motor and cleaned it. I also found the stud holding the dipstick was loose but the nut holding the ground wires was tight. I removed the ground wires and then the stud and cleaned all the oil off of them. I then tightened the stud and reinstalled the wires. I have not tried it yet. Over the last few years the PO has had a few thousand dollars of repair done to it. Head gasket, rebuilt dana 35 rearend, reman starter, front axle joints and seals, new radiator and water pump to name a few. Too bad the body isn't that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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