Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

idles very high at times

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-16-2010 | 01:27 PM
  #1  
je4reyk's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Year: 88 limited
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Cool idles very high at times

Hi my 88 has the dreaded fast idle ,between 2500 and 3k ,but not all the time I have changed the iac and have started to check all the grounds.it will drop down the rpms after a about 20 min. Of running ,but who wants to wait that long ! It seems like the computer is slow ,or that it may be getting inputs to idle that high. One other thing sometimes when I set the cruse control it sometimes takes a really long time to set . Any thoughts
Old 07-16-2010 | 03:19 PM
  #2  
EVcherokee's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 373
Likes: 0
From: Everett, WA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
Default

Sounds like a typical tps problem, its either bad, or out of adjustment. vacuum leaks can also give you a high idle, but are usually more consistent. If your throttle body is dirty, your aic might be sticking too.

When ever I have a high idle problem I yank the throttle body and douche it out(remove the tps, they don't like cleaners!!) and then reinstall the tps to spec.

Simple tps adjustment/install guide:
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl232i.htm
Old 07-16-2010 | 04:00 PM
  #3  
je4reyk's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Year: 88 limited
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Yea I think I'm doing to put that on my list to check,this thing is weird its like when I turn the key on and before it starts ,its like the iac gose wide open!
Old 07-16-2010 | 04:17 PM
  #4  
96_xj's Avatar
Honorary Moderator
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 8,135
Likes: 15
From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 upgraded
Default

mine has this problem too. it is the TPS 100%. if it is not constant and only sometimes
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Blackcherokee290
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
27
07-26-2022 07:52 PM
BayArea93xj
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
8
06-11-2016 10:43 AM
EBowen95
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
49
08-25-2015 08:44 PM
hockeyfan_83
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
8
08-22-2015 10:27 PM
Ye Ol' Cherokee
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
08-22-2015 01:43 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: idles very high at times



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:37 PM.