Jeep Idles high in gear,even higher in N
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Jeep Idles high in gear,even higher in N
Finally got to drive my new (old) jeep (98) Cherokee 4.0.. When in gear the RPM stays at 1,200 RPM'S and when switched to N it hangs at 2k. I know I need to try to clean the IAC?? Do you just remove it and spray some gum cutter in it ?? my check engine light is on so im gonna have autozone pull the codes. Is there a write up for cleaning it? Any help/suggestions would be helpful.
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here's how you adjust the tps...looks like a real pain...
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us...rInfoPages.htm
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us...rInfoPages.htm
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here's how you adjust the tps...looks like a real pain...
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us...rInfoPages.htm
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us...rInfoPages.htm
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OOPs overlooked the year again I am so used to Renix.
So does this mean that if the HO TPS goes out you have to replace it you can't just adjust it. That sucks. hmmmmm Go to JY and pick up one and install it see if it fixes it. That would be a Cheap swap since JY onlly charge a few bucks for sensors rather than the 50+ auto parts stores charge for them.
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I will have autozone pull the codes..I know on my 88 mustang GT the TPS is NOT adjustabe and if the voltage reading with the key on engine off is out or range the TPS must be replaced. So is the link that okcjeep sent correct on the voltage reading and what wires to hook into to get the reading?? I dont understand why i would have to jump all 3 wires together to get a reading??? Now if i remove the IAC is there any gaskets that have to be replace?? or is it a straight forward removal.?
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The TB was cleaned when i had the intake off..the throttle will eventually come back down at idle when not in gear. So i think the IAC is dirty or faulty..i will try to remove and clean and post up the codes that i find.
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Hmm I didn't know you couldn't adjust the tps doh..I read that article at autozone's site and thought it was a bit odd you had to drill out the hole where the adjusting screw was...thanks for the correction...always good to learn new things..
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here's how you adjust the tps...looks like a real pain...
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us...rInfoPages.htm
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us...rInfoPages.htm
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Advance auto let me use there scan tool and this is what i found
P0123
Tps/ pedal position sensor a Circuit high input
P0122
Tps/Pedal position A Circuit Low input.
P0700
Trans Control SYS Malfunction.
Now im going to replace my TPS with one in the JY and pull the battery cable and see if the CEL comes back. The TPS is the Sensor right across from the Firewall on the TB?? what years will fit my 98? What does the P0700 code mean?
P0123
Tps/ pedal position sensor a Circuit high input
P0122
Tps/Pedal position A Circuit Low input.
P0700
Trans Control SYS Malfunction.
Now im going to replace my TPS with one in the JY and pull the battery cable and see if the CEL comes back. The TPS is the Sensor right across from the Firewall on the TB?? what years will fit my 98? What does the P0700 code mean?