1988 Cherokee fast idle problem
03-26-2014, 12:13 AM
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Year: 1988
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1988 Cherokee fast idle problem
Here lately I've notice my 2.5 4 banger with a 5 speed transmission has been idleing fast when I push in the clutch while sitting at a light,anyone know what could cause this problem,also I've notice from time to time it surging up and down,any suggestions to the fix would be greatly appeaciated. " thanks in advance"
03-26-2014, 08:18 AM
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Make sure your intake manifold bolts aren't loose.
Spray some throttle body cleaner around the hoses below the throttle body. Known for cracking.
Also click on my link below and do post #1.
Spray some throttle body cleaner around the hoses below the throttle body. Known for cracking.
Also click on my link below and do post #1.
03-29-2014, 11:01 PM
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I thank you Cruiser54 for all this information on this generation of Jeeps more than you"ll ever know and I'll follow your instructions on your posts to a T, It's nice to have someone to give you the heads up once in a while to help save some of us from trowing money in places we don't need to.
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You're very welcome. Keep us in the loop.
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