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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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Hi I have a 89 Cherokee ltd renix and when I'm driving when I take my foot off the gas the rpms are very low almost hitting the 0 and when it idles the rpms are just over the first line after the 0 what can be making this happen
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Does anyone have any ideas?
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Lots of things could cause this, not just one or two.
When did it last get plugs, wires, cap and rotor?
Ever cleaned the throttle body and IAC?
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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first thing would be iac suspected
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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Just got new ones last spring
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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But did you CLEAN the throttle body when you replaced the IAC? Very important as they get carboned up over time and miles.

If you have a clean throttle body and a new IAC, test or replace your throttle position sensor.
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Originally Posted by 1989 cherokee
Just got new ones last spring

New what?
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
New what?
cruiser54, just like you....always with the questions!!
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