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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 12:04 PM
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Default 92 cherokee stalling at idle

K so I'm idling and my keep stalls any suggestions
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 03:18 PM
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You haven't given us much info to go on... Is it throwing any codes? When was the last time you changed the regular tune-up parts, I.E. Plugs, wires, cap & rotor? How is it stalling? In other words, does everything in the Jeep die, like you're losing an electrical connection, do the RPM's drop suddenly and it stalls, is it sputtering, trying to stay running, but stalls?


With the extremely limited information you've given, I would start with cleaning your throttle body and IAC valve. Should be done regularly anyways, and its free, except for the cost of a can of throttle body cleaner, but that is just a shot in the dark since you haven't given us much to go on.
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 08:46 PM
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Lots of possibilities here, but from my experience, the #1 cause of stalling at idle is a marginal battery.

And yes, you can have a battery that is strong enough to start the engine, but marginal enough to give the engine management system fits. I can't tell you how many times I've seen this.

I'm not saying the battery is your problem. What I am saying is that you need to rule it out before moving onto more complex possibilities. Any parts store will "load test" your battery for free. Load testing is the only accurate way of determining battery condition.
Takes all of 5 minutes.

Good luck and keep us updated!
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