1996 Jeep Cherokee sometimes wont start

Tiny
BELUSH64
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  • 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
My jeep sometimes wont start. Its usually after its been sitting for a day or 2. When I try to start it it acts like the battery is almost dead, lugs and stuff. If I give it a lot of gas, it will turn over, but I have to keep the rpms up for about 10 minutes or drive it around while keeping the rpms up, otherwise it won't idle. I've had it in to 2 different shops and no one could figure it out. Like I said it doesn't happen all the time, usually just when it's been sitting, and when I do get it started it's fine. Thanks for your help.

jim
Monday, October 20th, 2008 AT 7:47 PM

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Tiny
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Hi belush64 and welcome to 2carpros

I would recommend checking the fuel pressure to ensure the fuel pump is producing the correct fuel pressures.

Furthemore have these following components checked out-Coolant temperature sensor, idle air control valve/motor, throttle poisition and mass airflow sensors-also a checked on the PCV and EGR valves-

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Monday, October 20th, 2008 AT 8:41 PM

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