1996 Jeep Cherokee sometimes wont start

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BELUSH64
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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
Oct 20, 2008 at 7:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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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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Oct 20, 2008 at 8:41 PM
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