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Won't start, low idle and cold morning

Old Dec 14, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Hello everyone Im new to the forum but not with my Jeep. I have a 2000 Sport 4L with 107000 miles on her. No previous problems, original owner with a tune up back in Jan. I recently moved out to southern cali a few months ago from MI and have a question.

She has been a little tough to start the last few months (few turns before she starts) although not a huge problem she was always a great starter. Of note, I have been riding my motorcycle to work over the past few months and have not been driving her but twice a week. This am it was 33 degrees and I decided to take her to work. I turned the key, she turned over but wouldnt start. I did this a few times and eventually added a little gas. She finally turned over but I had to keep her at about 2-3 RPM to keep her going. I drove to work and when I put her in park she was not idleing well, kind of sputtering and shaking a little. I returned a few minutes later and she cranked over just fine without the shaking or starting issues. No dummy lights activated. Any ideas? I will search the forum but wanted to ask you all first. Thanks.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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I mean, it's hard to diagnose with very little info like that but if I had to guess, I would say it's fuel related. Especially because you dont drive it much. Good Luck!!
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Take it to your local parts store and have them check to see if theres codes. SOmetimes there are codes even when your Check Engine light is not on.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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I'm on it.
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