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Old May 17, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Hey guys i need some help my 96 zj 5.2 auto is shuttering and shaking when I give it gas mostly in gear but does sputter and drop rpm in N or P.if I hold it at 2k it drops to 15hundered Ihad a friend give me some gas that he drained from a boat but his truck isn't having this issue.seems to get worse when driving longer bad gas or what and just noticed.CEL came on this morning going to work
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Old May 17, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Don't put it in, if you don't know where it's been. (gas that is! )
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Old May 17, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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To late now i need to find out what it did
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Old May 17, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusti's91xj
just noticed.CEL came on this morning going to work
This. The fact that you have a check engine light and symptoms is not likely a coincidence.

If you have a check engine light, you MUST retrieve codes for clues. Use the technology provided to you by your Jeep!

Post the exact code number (not just a description) here for comment.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Alright sorry guys i was working but just got home after a long leap frog drive home from auto part store to the next.i had the code read and it was iac so replaced it and tps. Also fuel filter and very good spray wash with carb cleaner.still the same thing
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Old May 18, 2013 | 03:58 AM
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Is the check engine light still coming on?
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Old May 18, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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No the IAC took care of that but still runs like its not getting something (air/fuel) but i just changed the fuel filter lastnight on my way home
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