1988 Jeep Cherokee Electrical system Problems

“When I come to a stop or near stop, and turn either to the left or right, the engine shuts down as I start entering into the intersection. It does this only when I have turned the steering wheel to start my turn. It has actually stalled when I'm nose out into traffic. Most of the time it will catch again if I quickly apply more gas and slightly turn the steering wheel. I'm concerned that it is something with the ignition assembly within the steering wheel hub. A couple times the Jeep has stalled and there is traffic coming in the lane that I'm stalled in.”

“When I come to a stop sign, and am stopped,and I have to turn either left or right, when the steering wheel is slightly turned and I release the foot brake and apply the gas, the engine will completley stall, unless I move the steering wheel more and then it may catch and start running again. This happens no matter which direction I attempt to turn and the stalling may put me a few feet out into the line of traffic. I have to quickly put the shift gear in neutral and turn the ignition switch again and the engine will eimmediately start. …”

“Vehicle failed emissions due to a high hydrocarbon output/ problems with lights, brakes, windshield wipers, starter, and seat belts. There was a crack found in the exhaust manifold.”

“While driving car, smoke began coming from interior. Stopped and shut off car. Had it towed in. Repair shop found burned wire in handbrake area. Repaired but inside of car still smells like smoke. Can't get rid of smell.”

“Vehicle purchased in 1996 wiring harnesess in engine have crimp connectors covered with standard off the shief duct tape . This is factory and dealer said this was done at manufacture. The tape has dry rotted and provides no protection. 4 times wires have grounded out twice causing small fires. All vehicles of this era have this problem and most of the vehicles in salvage yards have evidence of fire damage from these connections. I repaired every connection and saved the failed connectors for evidence and research purposes.”