wildbill772

I have a 95 GC Limited (5.2). I didnt run my cherokee for about two weeks and when I attempted to start it, the battery was dead. I charged the battery and the vehicle started, but would stall out when the RPM fell below 1000. I replaced the alternator and charged the battery. All was fine after replacing the alternator - on the initial start, it kept running at an idle. I even turned it off and on, and i still started.
Anyway, I took it down the road for gas and when I tried starting it, it was dead. I jumped it, but the original issue is back - I can keep it running as long as I keep the RPMS up. When I let off the gas, it dies and the battery is immediatly dead. I was able to drive it home from the gas station after the jump, as long as I kept my foot on the gas, but as soon as I pulled in the driveway, it stalled out and the battery was dead.

Any Ideas?

nick_n_ii

I'd try to replace the throttle positioning censor.

finneys98xj

Also check your grounds and your cables.

wildbill772

I need to go thru and check some of the cables for corrosion or a bad ground somewhere. Hope to get time tomorrow.

Never thought about it being a TPS though...? My biggest fear is a voltage regulator, which means I would need to find computer in the boneyard (And i dont know if that would even happen)

Thanks for the responses.. If anyone else has any input, please share!

wildbill772

One other thing.. Im new to Jeeps.. this is my first. I am mechanically sound, but borderline stupid with automotive electric systems. Other than the battery ground/cables and the alternator wires, where else would I check for bad wiring? Could it be something as simple as a bad relay or something like that?

nick_n_ii

I though out the TPS cause my brothers XJ did the same as what your ZJ is and that's what solved his prob..

RRAM

I would take a guess your battery is cooked. internal short. If you have access to another one try it, without the original in the loop at all