2002 Jeep Cherokee High Reving at start-up

2002 JEEP CHEROKEE
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AYLACREE
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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?
Jun 3, 2010 at 5:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the idle air control motor and throttle position sensor
Jun 3, 2010 at 5:07 PM
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AYLACREE
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and how would a girl go about doing that? I'm a pretty good tomboy, but still a girl ;o)
Jun 3, 2010 at 5:21 PM
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