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05-03-2011 | 11:57 PM

#31

Gorillaxj

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From: Salt Lake City, UT

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by jeepxj19

I wouldnt use break cleaner on the iac, get some throttle body cleaner for it.

either will work fine. never had a problem with one or the other.

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05-04-2011 | 04:06 PM

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robby655

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From: southern utah

Year: 1989

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Engine: 4.0

im in shop class right now gunna go take care of business ill let you guys know the results shortly

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05-04-2011 | 04:14 PM

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freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

when you pull the iac if you cacn remove the o ring on it b4 cleaning, dont forget the mounting hole

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05-04-2011 | 09:59 PM

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robby655

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Year: 1989

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when you pull the iac if you cacn remove the o ring on it b4 cleaning, dont forget the mounting hole

Yeah I removed the o ring. Mounting hole? What do you mean?

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05-05-2011 | 01:32 AM

#35

UTBlueDevil

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Originally Posted by robby655

Yeah I removed the o ring. Mounting hole? What do you mean?

Hey, I'm pretty sure (correct me if I'm wrong) that he means the hole that the IAC plugs into.

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05-05-2011 | 02:31 AM

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robby655

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Originally Posted by UTBlueDevil

Hey, I'm pretty sure (correct me if I'm wrong) that he means the hole that the IAC plugs into.

Hmm yeah I think you're right Dave. Made more sense after I read it again

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05-05-2011 | 05:57 AM

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freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

well did it help any to clean it

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05-05-2011 | 03:15 PM

#38

robby655

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Year: 1989

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well i cleaned off the iac motor and still no change..

i am going check the fuel pressure here in about an hour or so.

what else could it be? should i post a vid on it?

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05-05-2011 | 03:29 PM

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From: North Carolina

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by robby655

hey my jeep seems to also be running pretty hot for even just around the town driving... could these two problems be some how linked?

Definitely could be if it's running way rich or lean.

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05-05-2011 | 06:25 PM

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freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

renix only sensor testing

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...iagnostics.htm

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05-05-2011 | 08:51 PM

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XJ Rat

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Year: 1998 Classic

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Here you go...for more reading entertainment.

http://www.olypen.com/craigh/tech.htm

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05-07-2011 | 02:05 PM

#42

robby655

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Year: 1989

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well yesterday i got my water pump and thermostat replaced... wow that wasnt a fun job but im glad it is fixed! still has a roughish/low idle but with everything i do its getting a little better. thanks everyone for all your input so far

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