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Aug 18, 2010 | 03:32 PM

lubeboss09

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From: vernal ut

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 6 cyl. 4.0 li

wont stay running

i parked my xj about a year ago and periodically went out and started it. i quit doing that about 6 months ago now it wont stay running unless the throttle is pressed what do you guys think?

Aug 18, 2010 | 03:54 PM

CodeXJ

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From: Port Orange, FL

Year: 1993, 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

Bad gas?

Aug 18, 2010 | 07:30 PM

RoyalXJ

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From: West Deptford, NJ

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

check you battery terminals. make sure there is no corrosion, make sure they are tight and make sure you have a good ground

Aug 18, 2010 | 07:57 PM

captainwoot

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From: Hanover,Ont, Canada

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.o

sometimes they just need to run for awhile ,if the batt was discharged. It needs to "learn" to idle. Possibility that the I.A.C (idle air control) is stuck......