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2002 Jeep Cherokee High Reving at start-up

Tiny
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  • 2002 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
The engine revs to 25000 on startup and goes down sometime after it sits, but always when I shift into reverse or drive. Any suggestions?
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 AT 5:02 PM

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Tiny
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Inspect and test the idle air control motor and throttle position sensor
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 AT 5:07 PM
Tiny
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And how would a girl go about doing that? I'm a pretty good tomboy, but still a girl ;o)
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 AT 5:21 PM

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