Idle fully reved up when starting?

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Feb 12, 2011 | 11:37 PM

J-leblanc

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Idle fully reved up when starting?

Everynow and then when i I start my 88 cherokee. I6 4x4 auto. It will rev almost to redline like the pedal is pressed down. I'll kill it and start again and it's fine. Could it be throttle position sensor?

Feb 12, 2011 | 11:58 PM

phillyxj570

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From: wilkes barre PA.

Year: 96

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 6 cylinder

Check your Idle Air Control

Feb 13, 2011 | 12:48 AM

jeepxj19

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From: Salem Nh

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I cleaned my 98s iac, it was pretty dirty, if u have an 88 and its nvr been touch then that may help. Made a difference how mine idles. I wrote a write up on how to do so

Feb 13, 2011 | 12:50 AM

J-leblanc

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Originally Posted by jeepxj19

I cleaned my 98s iac, it was pretty dirty, if u have an 88 and its nvr been touch then that may help. Made a difference how mine idles. I wrote a write up on how to do so

Where's the write up? That would really help alot! Thanks!