idle issue

  1. jackdevinemusic

    Cold start / idle issue

    First post! Recently, my Jeep (03 4.0) has developed an issue when trying to start. I originally thought it was due to the cold weather, but now it doesn’t want to turn over unless I press the throttle pretty far down. I cleaned the throttle body and the IAC, but I’m wondering if the IAC motor...
  2. LostintheForest

    High Idle Solved

    I have been chasing a high idle for a while, I had also had a very difficult cold start but that was solved with an IAC. I thought I fixed the old one, but it fell apart again. Doesn’t stall at cold start now, but still had a hanging idle/ high idle most of the time. If I pulled the throttle...
  3. Slipstreak

    Overheating At Idle Issue

    Hey everyone, Here’s another TJ forum post about overheating at idle bear with me here. I’ve done research on what could be causing an overheating issue at idle and can’t quite narrow down what the issue is. Some Context: My Jeep when driving in stop-go traffic will slowly creep up in...
  4. C

    2003 starting/idle issue?

    Hi all. I have a 2003 wrangler SE with a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine in it. It has been sitting for a while so I charged the battery overnight. When I went to start it the next day, it started right up idled for about half a second then died. A friend recommended cleaning the IAC which I did but...
  5. L

    IAC keeps going out

    Hey everyone, I have a 1999 Jeep TJ 6-cyl. About two years ago the PCM/ECM went out on my Jeep, I replaced it and got it back up and running but ever since then I have had to replace the Idle Air Control Valve every few months. Everything would be fine and suddenly it would just go out. Just...
  6. rebelseageek

    Engine Start Up/Idling Issue

    So as of recent my 05 Wrangler will not start up properly and when it does it idles weird for the first 10 minutes or so until I get it running. Occasionally once I do get it running it will still fluctuate while idling at a stop or whatever. What further confuses me is it also idles so weird...
  7. Barie27

    98' Jeep Wrangler TJ starts up and dies within 2 seconds

    Hi, we've got a 98' TJ with a start up and idle issue. The Jeep starts but gives no tachometer reading and engine dies after 2 seconds. We can't get a fault code as the odometer is also dead. Anyone ever come across something like this and have any suggestions? Note! This problem occurred soon...
  8. Bushwacked

    2001 TJ sputtering issue (New fuel pump?)

    A little back story on my jeeps symptoms my jeep has 232,793 miles and a rebuild head last year with all new O2 sensors, My CPS was replaced right around the same time. All issues only have happened in the morning in the cool air before the afternoon heat. until today. its a 2001 sport manual...