96 cherokee down shifts randomly

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Apr 22, 2012 | 01:02 PM

kevinroberts

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96 cherokee down shifts randomly

Hello I am having problems with my Cherokee it it starts hard and down shifts at strange times if you have any ideas or advice it would be appreciated thanks

Apr 22, 2012 | 01:21 PM

wilcherkyle

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From: Indianapolis

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO inline six

Check trannny fluid in neutral

Apr 22, 2012 | 01:41 PM

kevinroberts

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Looks good

Apr 22, 2012 | 01:45 PM

wilcherkyle

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Year: 1995

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Engine: 4.0 HO inline six

Check for any leaks in tranny cooler lines ! Especially around the harmonic balancer and stabilizer ! Must be running !

Apr 22, 2012 | 03:20 PM

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It doesn't seem to be leaking. I was told that it may be the throttle position sensor but I can't find it on the jeep

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Apr 22, 2012 | 03:25 PM

freegdr

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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

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search detent cable adjustment first

Apr 22, 2012 | 03:35 PM

freegdr

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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

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the pic is not a 96 motor you no

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Apr 22, 2012 | 03:51 PM

kevinroberts

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Do you know what year it is

Apr 22, 2012 | 03:56 PM

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I Adjusted the cable then started the motor it was revving around 2000 for a few seconds then went down to 1000 I took it for a drive and it seemed to help. then on the way back it started to act up again

Apr 22, 2012 | 05:23 PM

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I had to press the gas peddle and roll it over for about 5 seconds to get it to start

Apr 22, 2012 | 05:35 PM

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i had this happening when i had an intake leak, torque your intake bolts down to proper specs. and in PROPER ORDER

Apr 22, 2012 | 06:25 PM

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Do you have a link or know how tight to torque the bolts and what order

Apr 22, 2012 | 07:20 PM

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I found the intake manifold bolt tightening sequence in my Haynes book but can't find the specified torque for the bolts

Apr 22, 2012 | 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinroberts

I found the intake manifold bolt tightening sequence in my Haynes book but can't find the specified torque for the bolts

The two end bolts (far right and far left) are 17 ft/lbs, the rest are 23.

Apr 22, 2012 | 08:04 PM

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JeepPockets

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Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Inline Six H.O.

tps, 2 screws and its replaced. i got a BWD from advance auto. my moneys on the tps.. had a similar problem

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