1997 Jeep Wrangler runs wide open

Tiny
JPHACKER
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  • 1997 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
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I have a 1997 jeep wrangler.2.5L While driving 55-60mph on the highway, it sudden accelerated uncontrollably. I got it shut down, pulled over and had it towed home. Throttle linkage is fine, return spring OK. It set no trouble codes, did not show a check engine light, any other indication of a problem. If you attempt to start it, it immediately runs wide open. I changed the TPS, no change. I changed the MAP sensor, no change. I inspected the IAC, and cleaned it, no change. The only indicator I see with a scanner, is the MAP reads 9.4"hg with the engine not running, but it reads the same with the new sensor. Not being much of a mechanic, this looks wrong to me, but not sure why it would read that way. Wiring problem, possibly? What am I missing?
Saturday, April 5th, 2008 AT 4:56 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check the MAP sensor voltage

At idle should read 1.5 to 2.1 volts and at open throttle should be 3.9 to 4.8 volts-

Check the TPS at idle should read 1 volt at wide open throttle 4 volts
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Saturday, April 5th, 2008 AT 6:14 PM
Tiny
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Problem is. It won't idle to check these voltages. If I try to start it, it runs wide open.
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Saturday, April 5th, 2008 AT 6:21 PM
Tiny
MASTERTECHTIM
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If the throttle plate is closed then the idle air control valve must be stuck wide open. Remove it and check it out. Get back to us.
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Saturday, April 5th, 2008 AT 8:09 PM

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