Freak Accident?

[YellowJeepGuy]

So I had this weird thing happen to me for the first time. I was in drive stopped at a stopped sign and when it was my turn I pressed on the accelerator but my jeep did not go any where. I put in reverse and it did not do anything either. It was like I was stuck in neutral. I put my jeep back in park and restarted the engine and put it back in drive and it was fine. I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Tj with an automatic transmission. My jeep has 69,000 miles on it. What could be the problem?

 

[flatie46]

Have you checked the fluid level?

 

[TerryMason]

Could you have kicked the 4wd selector into neutral?

 

[YellowJeepGuy]

Have you checked the fluid level?

Yeah just had the fluid changed

 

[YellowJeepGuy]

Could you have kicked the 4wd selector into neutral?

Nope it was in 2 wheel drive

 

[TerryMason]

Yeah just had the fluid changed

Just changed it as in a couple of days before the problem started? I'd do a quick check to make sure the level is right.

 

[YellowJeepGuy]

Could you have kicked the 4wd selector into neutral?

No it was in 2wd

 

[YellowJeepGuy]

Have you checked the fluid level?

It's right where it's supposed to be

 

[flatie46]

Has the fluid been changed regularly since new?

 

[YellowJeepGuy]

Has the fluid been changed regularly since new?

Yeah

 

[82cj7son]

electronic throttle or throttle cable?

 

[YellowJeepGuy]

electronic throttle or throttle cable?

That went way over my head. How do I even check that?

 

[wwch99tj]

Is there a cable connected between the gas pedal and throttle body
Or is it electronically controlled

Edit: I just read your first post...
You have a 04 tj, it's got a throttle cable...

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[Utah_jeepster]

Correct me if I am wrong but its a three speed transmission? I think 04 still has the 30RH. If it does there is several ground wires and electrical connections that you need to inspect. Since your transmission is electronically controlled at the shift points these connections are critical, sometimes stray debris gets through the skid and damages them. A thorough cleaning and inspection of all electrical connection will insure that this is or isn't the case. After that its internal....