2001 Cherokee 91,000 miles

Tiny
HEATHER ZACCHI
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  • 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,000 MILES
My 2001 Cherokee sport stalls numerous times when first started. Does it need a simple tune up? It doesn't stall after being driven five minutes or so.
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 AT 12:53 PM

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Tiny
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If the battery was recently disconnected or run dead the Engine Computer lost its memory and has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it must be in control of idle speed. To meet the conditions for that to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the brake or gas pedals.
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 AT 5:59 PM

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