Need Help Engine light on and stalls

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Feb 18, 2009 | 01:00 PM

GrimReaperRecovery

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Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Need Help Engine light on and stalls

I am learning to work on my 97 XJ and I have run into a problem with the engine light is on and says it needs a new TPS. I have changed the TPS 2 times now the light is still on and it stalls when u let off gas.

As I mention I am new at working on it if you can give me an idea of what’s wrong and how to check it out it would be greatly appreciated.

Feb 18, 2009 | 01:11 PM

tommy

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From: Farmington New Mexico

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 L

What is the idle like?

Feb 18, 2009 | 01:42 PM

BuckB91XJ

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From: Oak Harbor, WA.

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator

Clean the IAC (right next to the TPS on the throttle body) Inside and out very thoroughly with carb. cleaner and a tooth brush. Varnish gets built up inside from cruddy gas and it gets to where it sticks. Also, if you haven;t done it lately fill your tank with Chevron Premium and pour in a body of fuel system cleaner.