1996 Jaguar XJS Idle

72,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARIEL
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The idle is sticking and causing the engine to have high RPM's. Sometimes when driving it seems like it's on cruise control. When stopping, it downshifts (auto) rapidly.
Oct 25, 2008 at 2:31 AM
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DAVE H
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check/replace the throttle position sensor
Jan 9, 2010 at 10:49 PM
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