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rough idle at start

Old Jul 27, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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On my 2000 cherokee sport when i first start it up it idles really rough. but start driving and everything goes away and wont do it again till it starts back up. Anyone have any ideas.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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I have the same problem when I start it up first thing in the morning. It will idle like a tractor, shaking back and forth and then smooth out and run normally. I've been told on a number of forums that it's related to leaking injectors but I haven't had the time to check that out yet.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/rough-start-up-only-few-seconds-20278/
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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ok thanks
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