1996 Cherokee Country Hard start, rough idle
Hello ! I posted a few weeks back. Here is my problem. My truck would not start when warm after being driven. It also had run very hot. It no longer runs hot.
NOW- it starts right up first start of day, after driving- it still does not want to start, when it does I have to hold the pedal down all the way, its a rough idle like it misses, wants to stall but I give it gas and eventually will smooth out. The code came up for coolant sensor, which was replaced, but light still on, had it rechecked and says bad coolant sensor- but not running hot now. It just does not want to start when warm. Someone told me it was the TPS, so I had it replaced, someone else told me it needs adjustment, another told me it was a crank position sensor. Guys I am confused, I am running out of options. Anyone have an idea? Or similar problem?
I replaced:
Fuel Filter
Plugs
Wires
Battery & Cables
Dist cap/Rotor
TPS -Throttle Position Sensor
Engine Coolant Sensor
Heater Core
Thermostat
NOW- it starts right up first start of day, after driving- it still does not want to start, when it does I have to hold the pedal down all the way, its a rough idle like it misses, wants to stall but I give it gas and eventually will smooth out. The code came up for coolant sensor, which was replaced, but light still on, had it rechecked and says bad coolant sensor- but not running hot now. It just does not want to start when warm. Someone told me it was the TPS, so I had it replaced, someone else told me it needs adjustment, another told me it was a crank position sensor. Guys I am confused, I am running out of options. Anyone have an idea? Or similar problem?
I replaced:
Fuel Filter
Plugs
Wires
Battery & Cables
Dist cap/Rotor
TPS -Throttle Position Sensor
Engine Coolant Sensor
Heater Core
Thermostat
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From: Rome, GA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I didn't see "ignition coil" mentioned in there. A weak coil can cause random misfires and as a result, rough idle.
Also..........what kind of shape are your fuel injectors in? A can of SeaFoam in your tank will make a big difference if they're just dirty.
Also..........what kind of shape are your fuel injectors in? A can of SeaFoam in your tank will make a big difference if they're just dirty.
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From: Oxford, OH
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by SteveMarcellis
My truck would not start when warm after being driven. It also had run very hot.
It's probably heat soak on the fuel injector. (I think it's the sixth one?) It is apparently a very well known probably with an easy fix of just wrapping thermal tape around the injector/rail. Do a search on it and lots of stuff will pop up.
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