Did you try cleaning the throttle body? Sometimes the build up on the throttle body or inside the IAC housing will cause a high idle situation. When you checked the vacuum lines, how did you do it? Leaks can be hard to detect and even a small leak (a stretched elbow fitting or hairline crack) can cause a high idle. 4.0's are notorious for vacuum issues. Outside of the easy stuff, check that the wiring on your IAC is all intact. I have heard of cracks in intake manifolds causing idle issues as well. Long story short, high idle can be any number of things, best way to solve it is to spend some time under the hood with a fine toothed comb. Good luck! Hope this helps!
@@seanwaldo9229 I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I just had the radiator replaced & the first day I had it back it would stall out when I came to a stop. I took it back to garage & it says reset adaptive memory. Could that have fixed it? Now it is stalling out almost immediately. Do you think what you did would help? Thanks!!
Finally, someone who explains thoroughly, concisely, with enough light to see what he's doing. His calm voice and the lack of distracting music and gimmicks are greatly appreciated. I wish I had found his channel before I wasted so much time. Subscribed!
@@DEInTheGarage I'm sure it would be helpful for many people. My husband took half a day off work, tried to find it for a little, then took it to a mechanic. Wish I could give it up that easy. I get stubborn when I'm trying to figure something out, lol. You do a great job explaining clearly and thoroughly. Keep up the good work!
Man, you are a great teacher. You explained everything clearly and the best part is you gave warning to common missteps that dumb shade tree mechanics like me always make. A lot of videos skip supposedly easy steps but when I'm doing repairs on my XJ there is a lot of new territory and I don't even know the basics yet. Your explanations of what the MAP, IAC and TPS do was the best I've seen. I plan on cleaning my throttle body this week or next. Thanks for posting this.
BRO I'm literally taking my glove off to get to your comment box. Man oh man, you got me through not one but two things I've had holding me up for a whole day in getting my throttle body and IAC sensor off. Dadgum cable #2 was seated in a weird way, so glad I found your video so I didn't break it. Then my IAC was stuck on there bad, I unbolted from the unit but it was still stuck. When you said it should pop off, I got a flathead and sure enough, out it came. I owe you man! 🍺 I have a gorgeous '06 JGCL Ltd. Getting worked done that it's needed for awhile and being able to do it right on my own is just the best feeling ever.
Literally the best video I've found for my Jeep. Super informative. I'm not really familiar with American vehicles and I always say the throttle body is a great place to start on any vehicle. Absolutely perfect video.
My error code is P0505 aka IAC valve issue. My Jeep dies at stoplights, barely made it home recently so cleaning all of these components is critical. 60k miles, 2004 WJ...probably never cleaned! Excellent presentation, incredibly helpful, thank you!
M.A.P. - Manifold Absolute Pressure 😉 Great video only thing I can add; When working on vehicles, any time you create an opening (such as removing the throttle body) to the engine, it's best practice to cover that opening! Tape, clean rags, whatever works best for the situation. Keep calm and Jeep on!
Just FYI, you can simply release the latches on the airbox and remove the lid...which will get all the air intake apparatus out of your way. Hope that's helpful
Great video! And right on time, too. 98 ZJ here, same engine, bout to replace the MAP but didn't realize about the other sensors. Also, same issue regarding "bad tranny." I'm new to car repair and really appreciate your thorough but plain spoken description of this project. Thanks
I have owned several WJs and learned that the first bit of cash you should throw at a used WJ is the $40 on new gas struts for the hood.. you are gonna be spending enough time under there :-P
wow you are experienced on jeep. my 92 just got its 1st carb clean today. left it on. may be 20 seconds in and out. Thanks; I'v been muddeling through; 3 days now. approach and avoidance.
Thanks for the video, my GC 2004 had codes P 0122 & 0123, watched this video like a week ago. Today I removed TB, cleaned it, replace IAC and TPS...all codes disappeared and running nice! The TPS just broke when I removed the connector. You just saved me $50 - $60 in labor!! Thanks a lot.
Amazing!!! My truck is at the dealership now and they are saying it will cost $1400 to repair the throttle body. I think even a girl like me can do it...thanks a bunch!
STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM DEALERS!! horrible ... when i first got my XJ i took it to the deal for new shocks and a 'tune up' ...when you hear that expression - RUN FAR AWAY!!! $1400. that experience motivated me to do EVERYTHING myself from that point forward
thanks, great video! i have a 98 TJ with a stalling problem. I called every Jeep dealer within 100 miles and not one of them will even look at it. they all say they don't have the equipment to diagnose a TJ! I called Picayune, Slidell, New Orleans, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Hattiesburg. Guess I am on my own with this thing so will start with the throttle body and associated sensors. I will be viewing this video repeatedly for sure!
I never knew?! I had no idea I should clean the throttebody. I stumbled across your video as I was kooking for info on the throttlebody for my XJ.You explained everything very well and easy to understand.Thanks very much!! Keep up the great work!!
The 2002 4L WJ(wife jeep) 150k miles idled very rough was hard to start. I replaced plugs, fuel filter, & coil pack still had same issues. Next day replaced crankcase vent hoses, and the manifold vacuum hoses. All old hoses were cracked. Fixed rough idle and stalling but still hard to start, runs good once started. Found out the new Auto Zone fuel filter didn't have a regulator. Replaced with Advanced Auto filter. Used anti seize on the 4 throttle body bolts. I always use Anti-seize. Runs good.
Dude, Thanks so much from Australia. I bought an 04 WJ with 116000kms (70000miles) on it and she threw code P0123 at me yesterday, was just gonna replace the TPS but i think ill clean the entire throttle body now. Only downside is that parts here are a little more expensive, 155aud for the TPS. Love your work.
I have a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 5.2 L V8 and am replacing my IAC soon (engine randomly stalls). I appreciate your explanation of all of the sensors connected to the throttle housing and what they do and what symptom problems each one may exhibit when they start to fail. I will be pulling my throttle housing off of my engine to do a thorough cleaning as you had suggested to get all of the carbon deposits off of the throttle housing for a better running engine. P.S. I also suggest having one of those long retractors tools handy when working on this area as I initially dropped a cleaning pad down into the throttle housing body and had to walk to the auto supply store to get one to retrieve that cleaning pad. Live and learn.
Very explanatory!! Helps a bunch. Almost blew $500 on several parts I thought it would be. But I always am looking for videos like this to help me explore my Jeep more. 😀😊👏👍👍 Lol
D&E In The Garage thanks for posting this video bro! I just swapped out the tps in my wj & it’s shifting much better now. I was thinking my transmission was going bad but I saw this video & it fixed the problem.
Thanks, good video. The mechanic charged me to diagnose $250 and said, "we don't know what is wrong." "It might be the MAP sensor." They first said the tranny. I changed the map sensor. Didn't fix it. I am going to go pick up the TPS and the IAC.
Thanks Bud, haven't reached out in years. I've got another 01 grand. Core 4×4/ 2.5 coil lift, adjustable trac bar, everything underneath. My idle started increasing to about 1000 rpm's out the blue. Thank s for the video as old as it is. I know the problem.
Great video and info, thx! My 1996 grand cherokee is having shifting problems and this video helped me understand the parts. Now when I go to my mechanic, I'll have some ideas to share with them.
Thanks Great Video! 6mo with 97xj ! Woo Hoo! Anyway Flushed cooling system then the misfires began making me crazy the put put. Did a in place rebuild, replaced Cylinder head with a 7120 new plugs, wires, h2o pump ran great till the other day. JY trip on Saturday. I 'll be a fixin!
I know this is an old video but man this video helped me out so much. I was having some random stalling and taking a bit to start back up and I was at a lost. I replaced my PCM bc it was randomly not getting power to the fuel pump and it seems to run slightly better but now I'm thinking highly about the IAC. Thank you so much man
Thank you very much I have a 08 jeep commander and I am having issues. You video has clarified some issues that I had before such as getting to know all the sensors. You've made it very simple to understand.
Thanks for the great explanation on the throttle body sensors! BTW, with a rough idle I was prepared to remove the Idle sensor, but discovered that the hose clamp securing the filtered air passage to the throttle body had worked loose. Perhaps the K&N air filter aggravated this issue, but it's now another item to frequently check.
Great video! Very clear and concise. I'm having random stalls, no warning. Almost like key was turn off. Always restarts and otherwise run good. Going to clean these parts.
Same here with me... It runs perfectly fine otherwise, but stalls out when idling. My idle has been low, about 500rpm, and I think it's about 700 normally. Anyway, it sucks! I wish I could just adjust a screw to raise my idle rpm! Have a great day, I hope your able to fix your vehicle.
Turned out that an O2 sensor wire was dragging on the drive shaft and was shorting out. It eventually burned out the fuse that controls accident gas shutoff system.
Omg thank you so much for this. The other day my jeep stalled and felt like my trans was slipping and my idle is crazy I was pricing out things in my mind
Thank you mine just went out and I was driving and it wouldn’t shift, I thought my transmission took a crap too lol but you’ve explained everything so now I know! Appreciate the explanations!
Great video&instructions.. I recently got a 88 XJ that runs fine sitting,soon as I pull off,it sputters like it's not getting gas, or to much gas/air.Will change fuel filter&check out everything you mentioned. Thanks!
Observation. Just remove the air filter cover for more room. 4 clamps :( also, when removing the throttle body cables, make sure you show exactly how to remove them. I thought i could just "pop" off the cruise control cable. Well, I broke the the plastic piece. Try replacing that :( I had to get one made with a 3d printer. Instead, you need to 'slide' it off the cable. I ended up super gluing it back together but it was definitely a problem that could have be avoided. Anyway, just trying to give some advice to someone who may have this problem. Cheers
Yep, I watch this video now and cringe that I didn't think to pop the entire air box assembly off. It is hard to watch. Haha. You are absolutely correct about that and the throttle cables. Thanks for the feedback
Amazing mechanic so wish you were in mich. to call and pick your brain ,my best friend just passed away and he was such a blessing with helping car problems 😢😢
Very helpful and cheap fix. I’m having a lot of the issues you’re talking about as systems on the new Jeep I bought. I thought these were transmission related. I haven’t checked the throttle body but I have a feeling this will help with my P0171 code I’m running and my idling and shifting issues.
Thanks man. Was just going to clean the TB but now I think I need a new TPS. Sometimes I have a little trouble getting between 4th + 5th when I get on the freeway.
Thanks man! I learned a lot from this video! Changed out my TPS on my own (this is a big frickin deal as I'm not prone to being mechanically inclined) and hopefully that fixed the stalling and lurching problem. I drove it for a while last night and it didn't do it, but the real test will be this morning after sitting all night!
Thanks for not pretending to know-it-all. You already know A LOT! Does not having the wire through the accordian hose mean that I don't have a Mass Air Flow Sensor on my 1999 Grand Cherokee 4.0L? I have been getting intermitant engine cut out while driving down the road. Some folks attribute that to the MAFS. I bought it with 60K miles on it and put another 145K on it. The rear driver window started opening whenever it felt like it. I installed a salvaged Body Control Module and it still does it. My next guess is the window control inside that door. Any other suggestions? I am glad you like making these videos. Please continue!
My jeeps check engine light is on throwing DTC P0122 throttle position sensor. Symptoms are low idiling and stalling when comming to a stop it usual Idols around 600rpm when starting. I’m gona clean the butterfly out and check the IAC sensor. Along with checking the other sensors. Great video thanks man
I went through some puddles, and my 96 Grand Cherokee started missing and wouldn't idle. At first I thought it might be the distributor cap and wires are old. I cleaned the throttle body, and took off the IAC. Cleaned it. Jeep ran great, but then cut off. Restarted but missed real bad. I have some clamps on computer because the 3 plugs were not making a good connection. I guess I'll take throttle body completely off and do what you did in this video. I'm 400 miles away from 300 thousand. I love Jeeps and want to keep it going.
My TJ takes along crank to start and sometimes two cranks, I changed the pump, cleaned the injectors replaced the spark plugs and still the same problem, I'll appreciate an advice, thanks great video !!
Hmm... I assume you dont have any Check engine lights? You can try disconnecting these sensors one at a time to see if there is any chance./ When they are disconnected the ECU (obviously) cannot read them a reverts to a standard setting. if you disconnect on and your long crank goes away, that sensor needs to be changed. FYI, disconnecting these WILL throw check engine codes, but they can be cleared ant they will not come back. feel free to email me if you want to chat more about this issue dandeoffroad@gmail.com
Thank you so much for showing me all this I am having trouble with some of the things that you're talking about that ECU I am going to replace it and see if that helps so glad that I found you on here I subscribed and I will be watching more thanks
Just picked up a 4.0 ... different animal than what I am use to for sure! I'm over here treating it like my 4.7 "crap they put limeaid in the fecking thing!"
HAHA... Yea, the 4.7 is a great motor, but lots of picky little things to remember. The 4.0 will run on olive oil in the crank case a gatorade in the radiator
You had a great explanation on this. Have you ever disconnected the sensor separately to diagnose? my 96 Cherokee classic will only run 10 -15 minutes primarily in hotter weather and just dies at all rpm (idle or going hwy). No noticeable trans issues at all. TPS only removed has high idle then dies. all 3 removed high idle then dies. MAP only idles good but did not have the time tonight to let run more then 10 minutes. All sensors look original with a 200k miles but not sure. Dont have the money to replace all, since i have already did a toon-up with fuel filter, new gas, spark&wires, battery & air filter. it does have a cracked manifold pipe but has had it for the last year and just started the dyeing with this new season? any suggestions?
Great video. I have a 2000 Wrangler that idles kinda rough and when you put it in drive or reverse with the break on it is rough as well, almost seems like its pushing too hard against the brake. Put in neutral and it smooths out or when you drive it seems ok. I bought an IAC and TPS for it. Taking the throttle body off definitely seems like the easiest way to replace the sensors.
@@DEInTheGarage I went and had the codes read again and its showing P0172(running rich). The guy I bought the jeep from replaced the IAC and TPS before I bought it. I'm googling but if you have an suggestions from past experiences I'd love to hear them. Thanks!
@@khross73 I would definitely confirm that everything on my throttle body was clean. IAC and TPS should not effect mixture, but the MAP sensor could if it was faulty or the rubber hose which connects it to the TB was ripped or missing. Usually a rich/lean situation end up being tied to an O2 sensor. I would definitely check the rubber hose on the MAP as there is no code specifically for the MAP, it just makes the engine throw other codes like running rich
@@DEInTheGarage Well, changed all 3 sensors, cleaned the throttle body, and checked the map sensor hose. I've seen no change in behaviour. Back to the drawing board :(
Thank you I didn’t know much about the IAC and map sensor , I have a 98 tj 3sp auto , sometimes gets a jerking or bucking in the throttle so I’ve replaced the tps and cps with hv wells sensors but still going to inspect my distributor ect , but never check the iac and map so now I will
Nice job. MAP = Manifold AIR Pressure. My 2010 Jeep Wrangler sometimes kicks up to 4,000 RPM when the speed reaches 55-60 MPH. And then it stays at that rev position for what feels like "weeks" (maybe 10-15 min), even if I slow down to 49. Changed the Throttle Body (since it has the TPS and other hardware integrated into one part) since the old one was in bad shape. This did not fix the surge acceleration problem. Any ideas as to why? Still troubleshooting this. Some mechanics also mentioned that it might be the Accelerator pedal (with its electronics) sending bad info to the throttle body. Have you run across this type of problem before? Anyone else have similar problems? Keep making videos. That helps a whole bunch of people.
I have a 04 Jeep Liberty, and it's surges like that at times and don't know why I'm trying to figure it out myself. But I'm going to try the throttle body cleaning and all of the above mentioned in this video, what do I have to lose. Good luck
Perfect explanation of the air intake. Im currently dealing with a strange problem on a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor in the fall, in the hopes it would solve a strange "shuddering" and stalling, particularly after the car was run for a while and THEN restarted. Like when you go to the store and come out. So I replaced the tps and the cam shaft position sensor. I'm wondering if while putting in the tps, I created a vacuum leak at one of the rubber boots. That, or when I attached one of these sensors I didn't align it properly...also the evap purge solenoid is clicking like a metronome (normal?). I have yet to do another throttle body cleaning (although I did it 6 months ago), or install a new idle air control valve, but I have a new one and am going to attempt install and hope all of it works.
@DangusMcShwangus Did you figure anything out about the purge solenoid clicking..? Mine does the same thing occasionally.. I recently cleaned the throttle body and replaced IAC/TPS bur didn't touch the MAP. (The solenoid has done the clicking both before and after serving the TB.) I don't get any stalling or high idling, but It does seem like the engine "stumbles" a bit during idle. I also just changed out my spark plugs, wires and cap/rotor on distributor. Thanks in advance for any info!
Right on. When cleaning the IAC housing once it’s removed from the throttle body, what have you resealed it with. According to my guys at the local Dodge dealer parts department, a gasket for that was never offered.
Also if you happen to read this I have a 99 jeep grand Cherokee 70% of the time when it rains I get a miss in the 6th cylinder can't figure it out bought a new coil and its still doing it any suggestions?
I would ensure that your injector and spark plug are sealed correctly. With the spark plug this can be as easy as removing it and inspecting the plug itself and the housing around it for cracks. The injector has o-rings on both sides. they can crack or stretch allowing moisture to effect fuel delivery. If neither of those are the issue, perhaps look at the wiring to the injector. Worst case would be a head gasket or cylinder head crack at the 6th cylinder, but that really wouldn't only happen when it rains
@@DEInTheGarage thank you sir I'm definitely check those things out. I did rebuild the motor about 2 years ago because of a cracked piston skirt in the 6th cylinder. Definitely want to check those fuel injectors out and pull those plugs.
Hey man thanks a lot I have been combing the internet for a suitable direction in which to go I'm very mechanically inclined and really thought your video on these dadgum throttle body sensors I have had nothing but trouble my Jeep runs very well and it has over 250,000 miles I went and got a used throttle body unbolted it off of one in a junkyard somebody's put a couple of new sensors on it and I hope they are the ones I need because I'm thinking that the transmission solenoid is bad because it threw a po743 got me thinking that I'm going to have to take the pan down and Dev valve body of the trans . Anyway man I like your knowledge on automobiles thank you so much your video was helpful man
Great explainer. Thank you! Do you have anything about high idle? I changed the IAC, checked vacuum lines and still nothing.
Did you try cleaning the throttle body? Sometimes the build up on the throttle body or inside the IAC housing will cause a high idle situation. When you checked the vacuum lines, how did you do it? Leaks can be hard to detect and even a small leak (a stretched elbow fitting or hairline crack) can cause a high idle. 4.0's are notorious for vacuum issues. Outside of the easy stuff, check that the wiring on your IAC is all intact. I have heard of cracks in intake manifolds causing idle issues as well. Long story short, high idle can be any number of things, best way to solve it is to spend some time under the hood with a fine toothed comb. Good luck! Hope this helps!
D&E In The Garage that helps, thank you! I'll check the inside of it on top of the other stuff. Thanks again!
Thx man good vid
Any tips or tricks to help fight carbon build up or to help prevent it from happening again?
@@seanwaldo9229 I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I just had the radiator replaced & the first day I had it back it would stall out when I came to a stop. I took it back to garage & it says reset adaptive memory. Could that have fixed it? Now it is stalling out almost immediately. Do you think what you did would help? Thanks!!
This is an old video but still helping people . I sure miss a simple carb and distributer .
Finally, someone who explains thoroughly, concisely, with enough light to see what he's doing. His calm voice and the lack of distracting music and gimmicks are greatly appreciated. I wish I had found his channel before I wasted so much time. Subscribed!
Aw damn! I need you to do more videos. I've been trying to find the crankshaft position sensor on my 2001 XJ for days.
Trying to find it? I can try to do a video on that
@@DEInTheGarage I'm sure it would be helpful for many people. My husband took half a day off work, tried to find it for a little, then took it to a mechanic. Wish I could give it up that easy. I get stubborn when I'm trying to figure something out, lol. You do a great job explaining clearly and thoroughly. Keep up the good work!
So good to find a thoroughly explanatory expert and this understandable video! What a skill! Thank you!
Glad your enjoyed the vid! Thanks!
Man, you are a great teacher. You explained everything clearly and the best part is you gave warning to common missteps that dumb shade tree mechanics like me always make. A lot of videos skip supposedly easy steps but when I'm doing repairs on my XJ there is a lot of new territory and I don't even know the basics yet. Your explanations of what the MAP, IAC and TPS do was the best I've seen. I plan on cleaning my throttle body this week or next. Thanks for posting this.
BRO I'm literally taking my glove off to get to your comment box. Man oh man, you got me through not one but two things I've had holding me up for a whole day in getting my throttle body and IAC sensor off. Dadgum cable #2 was seated in a weird way, so glad I found your video so I didn't break it. Then my IAC was stuck on there bad, I unbolted from the unit but it was still stuck. When you said it should pop off, I got a flathead and sure enough, out it came. I owe you man! 🍺
I have a gorgeous '06 JGCL Ltd. Getting worked done that it's needed for awhile and being able to do it right on my own is just the best feeling ever.
Literally the best video I've found for my Jeep. Super informative. I'm not really familiar with American vehicles and I always say the throttle body is a great place to start on any vehicle. Absolutely perfect video.
Very true!
My error code is P0505 aka IAC valve issue. My Jeep dies at stoplights, barely made it home recently so cleaning all of these components is critical. 60k miles, 2004 WJ...probably never cleaned! Excellent presentation, incredibly helpful, thank you!
Bro this has had to of been the most helpful video I have found for the nightmare I’m trying to have my wife drive.
M.A.P. - Manifold Absolute Pressure 😉
Great video only thing I can add; When working on vehicles, any time you create an opening (such as removing the throttle body) to the engine, it's best practice to cover that opening! Tape, clean rags, whatever works best for the situation.
Keep calm and Jeep on!
Just FYI, you can simply release the latches on the airbox and remove the lid...which will get all the air intake apparatus out of your way. Hope that's helpful
Thanks for the tip!
Screaming it...Stop twisting the intake tube
5yrs later your video is still helping people. Thanks man!
Great video! And right on time, too. 98 ZJ here, same engine, bout to replace the MAP but didn't realize about the other sensors. Also, same issue regarding "bad tranny." I'm new to car repair and really appreciate your thorough but plain spoken description of this project. Thanks
wow. :-o i was shocked when your hood actually opened and stayed open with the struts.
I have owned several WJs and learned that the first bit of cash you should throw at a used WJ is the $40 on new gas struts for the hood.. you are gonna be spending enough time under there :-P
Mine still works 04 grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4
I just use locking vice grips 😭😭
Can you put gas struts on an XJ?
My 04 is the same way. That must be pretty common
wow you are experienced on jeep. my 92 just got its 1st carb clean today. left it on. may be 20 seconds in and out. Thanks; I'v been muddeling through; 3 days now. approach and avoidance.
Thanks for the video, my GC 2004 had codes P 0122 & 0123, watched this video like a week ago. Today I removed TB, cleaned it, replace IAC and TPS...all codes disappeared and running nice! The TPS just broke when I removed the connector. You just saved me $50 - $60 in labor!! Thanks a lot.
Glad to hear it! That was the point here. Glad it worked for you
Amazing!!! My truck is at the dealership now and they are saying it will cost $1400 to repair the throttle body. I think even a girl like me can do it...thanks a bunch!
Dang... that is a boat load! Good luck DIYing it!
1400$ 😂😂
STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM DEALERS!! horrible ... when i first got my XJ i took it to the deal for new shocks and a 'tune up' ...when you hear that expression - RUN FAR AWAY!!! $1400. that experience motivated me to do EVERYTHING myself from that point forward
Glad to know that I won't be the first and hopefully not the last girl to attempt this as well. Way2go sis
Sounds like a good deal if they’re changing the headlight fluid also 🤪
thanks, great video! i have a 98 TJ with a stalling problem. I called every Jeep dealer within 100 miles and not one of them will even look at it. they all say they don't have the equipment to diagnose a TJ! I called Picayune, Slidell, New Orleans, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Hattiesburg. Guess I am on my own with this thing so will start with the throttle body and associated sensors. I will be viewing this video repeatedly for sure!
I cant believe they said that! Hit up JeepForum. Those guys know everything
I never knew?! I had no idea I should clean the throttebody. I stumbled across your video as I was kooking for info on the throttlebody for my XJ.You explained everything very well and easy to understand.Thanks very much!! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the vid!
@@DEInTheGarageI recharge my a/c still blowing hot air I think vent door stuck but heat blows through the vent not a/c.
The 2002 4L WJ(wife jeep) 150k miles idled very rough was hard to start. I replaced plugs, fuel filter, & coil pack still had same issues. Next day replaced crankcase vent hoses, and the manifold vacuum hoses. All old hoses were cracked. Fixed rough idle and stalling but still hard to start, runs good once started. Found out the new Auto Zone fuel filter didn't have a regulator. Replaced with Advanced Auto filter. Used anti seize on the 4 throttle body bolts. I always use Anti-seize. Runs good.
Dude, Thanks so much from Australia. I bought an 04 WJ with 116000kms (70000miles) on it and she threw code P0123 at me yesterday, was just gonna replace the TPS but i think ill clean the entire throttle body now. Only downside is that parts here are a little more expensive, 155aud for the TPS. Love your work.
Good luck! Glad the video was some help
I have a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 5.2 L V8 and am replacing my IAC soon (engine randomly stalls).
I appreciate your explanation of all of the sensors connected to the throttle housing and what they do and what symptom problems each one may exhibit when they start to fail. I will be pulling my throttle housing off of my engine to do a thorough cleaning as you had suggested to get all of the carbon deposits off of the throttle housing for a better running engine.
P.S. I also suggest having one of those long retractors tools handy when working on this area as I initially dropped a cleaning pad down into the throttle housing body and had to walk to the auto supply store to get one to retrieve that cleaning pad. Live and learn.
Good luck with the new IAC. Hope it fixes your issue
Very explanatory!! Helps a bunch. Almost blew $500 on several parts I thought it would be. But I always am looking for videos like this to help me explore my Jeep more. 😀😊👏👍👍 Lol
Glad it helped. Thanks for the feedback!
D&E In The Garage thanks for posting this video bro! I just swapped out the tps in my wj & it’s shifting much better now. I was thinking my transmission was going bad but I saw this video & it fixed the problem.
Hell yea!! Glad this helped you
Thanks, good video. The mechanic charged me to diagnose $250 and said, "we don't know what is wrong." "It might be the MAP sensor." They first said the tranny. I changed the map sensor. Didn't fix it. I am going to go pick up the TPS and the IAC.
Thanks Bud, haven't reached out in years. I've got another 01 grand. Core 4×4/ 2.5 coil lift, adjustable trac bar, everything underneath. My idle started increasing to about 1000 rpm's out the blue. Thank s for the video as old as it is. I know the problem.
Thanks Bro! Very detailed directions, please keep doing these Jeep videos. My Lisa sure needs the help. Thank You
I love this video. I love how you go into detail and you show how to unplug the sensor. So thanks great video...
Thanks for the feedback! glad you enjoyed it.
Great video and info, thx! My 1996 grand cherokee is having shifting problems and this video helped me understand the parts. Now when I go to my mechanic, I'll have some ideas to share with them.
Check that TPS. It is a HUGE weak point for the Jeeps with the fuel injected 4.0. Good luck!
Thanks Great Video! 6mo with 97xj ! Woo Hoo! Anyway Flushed cooling system then the misfires began making me crazy the put put. Did a in place rebuild, replaced Cylinder head with a 7120 new plugs, wires, h2o pump ran great till the other day. JY trip on Saturday. I 'll be a fixin!
I know this is an old video but man this video helped me out so much. I was having some random stalling and taking a bit to start back up and I was at a lost. I replaced my PCM bc it was randomly not getting power to the fuel pump and it seems to run slightly better but now I'm thinking highly about the IAC. Thank you so much man
Where is the pcm at ?
Thank you very much
I have a 08 jeep commander and I am having issues. You video has clarified some issues that I had before such as getting to know all the sensors. You've made it very simple to understand.
Thanks. glad you found it useful
Thanks for the great explanation on the throttle body sensors! BTW, with a rough idle I was prepared to remove the Idle sensor, but discovered that the hose clamp securing the filtered air passage to the throttle body had worked loose. Perhaps the K&N air filter aggravated this issue, but it's now another item to frequently check.
I got know my throttle body finally! His name is Phil, he LOVES air and his favorite letter is "O."
Great video! Very clear and concise. I'm having random stalls, no warning. Almost like key was turn off. Always restarts and otherwise run good. Going to clean these parts.
Good luck! Let us know how you make out
Same here with me... It runs perfectly fine otherwise, but stalls out when idling. My idle has been low, about 500rpm, and I think it's about 700 normally. Anyway, it sucks! I wish I could just adjust a screw to raise my idle rpm! Have a great day, I hope your able to fix your vehicle.
Turned out that an O2 sensor wire was dragging on the drive shaft and was shorting out. It eventually burned out the fuse that controls accident gas shutoff system.
Great video dude. I’ll be doing my XJ this weekend
Omg thank you so much for this. The other day my jeep stalled and felt like my trans was slipping and my idle is crazy I was pricing out things in my mind
Glad this helped! Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you mine just went out and I was driving and it wouldn’t shift, I thought my transmission took a crap too lol but you’ve explained everything so now I know! Appreciate the explanations!
Absolutely. Good luck with it!
this is exactly my issue from 3rd to 4th! sometimes just kick it to 4000rpm to push it into 4. was yours giving a code?
Thanks for your time. Your way of explaining is spot on! On my list 9f Spring Jeep projects! Cheers!
Accurate 4.0 knowledge.
Always in fashion.
Thank you so much, best tutorial I have come across for this subject matter. Extremely helpful.
Thanks! Glad you found it useful
This is an amazing explanation! You should do a video on Jeep transfer cases
That was best explanation I've ever heard
Great video&instructions.. I recently got a 88 XJ that runs fine sitting,soon as I pull off,it sputters like it's not getting gas, or to much gas/air.Will change fuel filter&check out everything you mentioned. Thanks!
Good luck!
Observation. Just remove the air filter cover for more room. 4 clamps :( also, when removing the throttle body cables, make sure you show exactly how to remove them. I thought i could just "pop" off the cruise control cable. Well, I broke the the plastic piece. Try replacing that :( I had to get one made with a 3d printer. Instead, you need to 'slide' it off the cable. I ended up super gluing it back together but it was definitely a problem that could have be avoided. Anyway, just trying to give some advice to someone who may have this problem. Cheers
Yep, I watch this video now and cringe that I didn't think to pop the entire air box assembly off. It is hard to watch. Haha. You are absolutely correct about that and the throttle cables. Thanks for the feedback
Amazing mechanic so wish you were in mich. to call and pick your brain ,my best friend just passed away and he was such a blessing with helping car problems 😢😢
Very helpful and cheap fix. I’m having a lot of the issues you’re talking about as systems on the new Jeep I bought. I thought these were transmission related. I haven’t checked the throttle body but I have a feeling this will help with my P0171 code I’m running and my idling and shifting issues.
Good luck!
Thanks man. Was just going to clean the TB but now I think I need a new TPS. Sometimes I have a little trouble getting between 4th + 5th when I get on the freeway.
I would give that a try for sure
Thanks for Sharing your experience. Very informative 👍
D&E, you are the best. Thank you for every video you've made concerning the Jeep 4.0...:)
Glad you enjoy them!
@@DEInTheGarage I'm going to replace all three of those sensors, especially the one that affects the transmission..:)
Great job very informative and to the point. Thank You.
Thanks man. I had a TPS code pop up when I went to smog my TJ. I'm going to clean the throttle body and replace TPS sensor. Video def helps.
good luck!
Thanks man! I learned a lot from this video! Changed out my TPS on my own (this is a big frickin deal as I'm not prone to being mechanically inclined) and hopefully that fixed the stalling and lurching problem. I drove it for a while last night and it didn't do it, but the real test will be this morning after sitting all night!
Did it fix your problem?
Did it fix it
It did not 🫤
@@strengthcoachsam fu*ck my dog, same thing is happening to my jeep
Has it been fixed? If so, how?
Good explanations on Throttle Body
Thanks for not pretending to know-it-all. You already know A LOT!
Does not having the wire through the accordian hose mean that I don't have a Mass Air Flow Sensor on my 1999 Grand Cherokee 4.0L? I have been getting intermitant engine cut out while driving down the road. Some folks attribute that to the MAFS.
I bought it with 60K miles on it and put another 145K on it. The rear driver window started opening whenever it felt like it. I installed a salvaged Body Control Module and it still does it. My next guess is the window control inside that door. Any other suggestions?
I am glad you like making these videos. Please continue!
Thank you! Very informative my new Jeep owning daughter.
Very enlightening
I'll do this on my 04 wj at 212mi thanks Doug
It will probably help a bunch! Good luck!
Most helpful video I’ve watched so far! Thanks
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you like it
GREAT VIDEO...exactly what I was looking for!! 👍
My jeeps check engine light is on throwing DTC P0122 throttle position sensor. Symptoms are low idiling and stalling when comming to a stop it usual Idols around 600rpm when starting. I’m gona clean the butterfly out and check the IAC sensor. Along with checking the other sensors. Great video thanks man
Good luck! Those throttle position sensors are absolutely notorious on the 4.0. They go all the time and cause havoc. good news is it is an easy fix
TPS was intermittently dying and i thought i had trans issues but i replaced now im running great! 231k miles on a 2000 4.0 grand cherokee
I went through some puddles, and my 96 Grand Cherokee started missing and wouldn't idle. At first I thought it might be the distributor cap and wires are old. I cleaned the throttle body, and took off the IAC. Cleaned it. Jeep ran great, but then cut off. Restarted but missed real bad. I have some clamps on computer because the 3 plugs were not making a good connection. I guess I'll take throttle body completely off and do what you did in this video. I'm 400 miles away from 300 thousand. I love Jeeps and want to keep it going.
300k?! That is nuts! I would definitely check the TPS if you were in water before it went south. Good luck!
Literally the last thing I would of thought of. Thanks
Good luck!
Thanks. Nice job. I'll be doing this with much more confidence now, thanks to your video..
Very helpful. Just ordered new sensors. Thanks.
Good luck!
My TJ takes along crank to start and sometimes two cranks, I changed the pump, cleaned the injectors replaced the spark plugs and still the same problem, I'll appreciate an advice, thanks great video !!
Hmm... I assume you dont have any Check engine lights? You can try disconnecting these sensors one at a time to see if there is any chance./ When they are disconnected the ECU (obviously) cannot read them a reverts to a standard setting. if you disconnect on and your long crank goes away, that sensor needs to be changed. FYI, disconnecting these WILL throw check engine codes, but they can be cleared ant they will not come back. feel free to email me if you want to chat more about this issue dandeoffroad@gmail.com
Thank you so much for showing me all this I am having trouble with some of the things that you're talking about that ECU I am going to replace it and see if that helps so glad that I found you on here I subscribed and I will be watching more thanks
Good luck!
Just picked up a 4.0 ... different animal than what I am use to for sure! I'm over here treating it like my 4.7 "crap they put limeaid in the fecking thing!"
HAHA... Yea, the 4.7 is a great motor, but lots of picky little things to remember. The 4.0 will run on olive oil in the crank case a gatorade in the radiator
Good stuff. I been think of taking off my throttle body to clean it. My idle never been great even after replacing the IAC.
A good cleaning certainly never hurts
Thanks for sharing this. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida
Great video. Helped me on my 1998 jeep wrangler.
Your videos are interesting and useful. Thank you.
Great video and education. Big thanks.
You had a great explanation on this. Have you ever disconnected the sensor separately to diagnose? my 96 Cherokee classic will only run 10 -15 minutes primarily in hotter weather and just dies at all rpm (idle or going hwy). No noticeable trans issues at all. TPS only removed has high idle then dies. all 3 removed high idle then dies. MAP only idles good but did not have the time tonight to let run more then 10 minutes. All sensors look original with a 200k miles but not sure. Dont have the money to replace all, since i have already did a toon-up with fuel filter, new gas, spark&wires, battery & air filter. it does have a cracked manifold pipe but has had it for the last year and just started the dyeing with this new season? any suggestions?
Great explanation of symptoms
Thank you and Good demonstration. Immensely helpful.
Great video. I have a 2000 Wrangler that idles kinda rough and when you put it in drive or reverse with the break on it is rough as well, almost seems like its pushing too hard against the brake. Put in neutral and it smooths out or when you drive it seems ok. I bought an IAC and TPS for it. Taking the throttle body off definitely seems like the easiest way to replace the sensors.
Yea, it definitely is. Good luck with it!
@@DEInTheGarage I went and had the codes read again and its showing P0172(running rich). The guy I bought the jeep from replaced the IAC and TPS before I bought it. I'm googling but if you have an suggestions from past experiences I'd love to hear them. Thanks!
@@khross73 I would definitely confirm that everything on my throttle body was clean. IAC and TPS should not effect mixture, but the MAP sensor could if it was faulty or the rubber hose which connects it to the TB was ripped or missing. Usually a rich/lean situation end up being tied to an O2 sensor. I would definitely check the rubber hose on the MAP as there is no code specifically for the MAP, it just makes the engine throw other codes like running rich
@@DEInTheGarage will do. Really appreciate your help
@@DEInTheGarage Well, changed all 3 sensors, cleaned the throttle body, and checked the map sensor hose. I've seen no change in behaviour. Back to the drawing board :(
Excellent video! I learned a lot....thank you
Thank you I didn’t know much about the IAC and map sensor , I have a 98 tj 3sp auto , sometimes gets a jerking or bucking in the throttle so I’ve replaced the tps and cps with hv wells sensors but still going to inspect my distributor ect , but never check the iac and map so now I will
Great video. Very useful. Thank you!
Nice job. MAP = Manifold AIR Pressure. My 2010 Jeep Wrangler sometimes kicks up to 4,000 RPM when the speed reaches 55-60 MPH. And then it stays at that rev position for what feels like "weeks" (maybe 10-15 min), even if I slow down to 49. Changed the Throttle Body (since it has the TPS and other hardware integrated into one part) since the old one was in bad shape. This did not fix the surge acceleration problem. Any ideas as to why? Still troubleshooting this. Some mechanics also mentioned that it might be the Accelerator pedal (with its electronics) sending bad info to the throttle body. Have you run across this type of problem before? Anyone else have similar problems? Keep making videos. That helps a whole bunch of people.
hello… my car have same problem with.. u got the solve now?
I have a 04 Jeep Liberty, and it's surges like that at times and don't know why I'm trying to figure it out myself. But I'm going to try the throttle body cleaning and all of the above mentioned in this video, what do I have to lose. Good luck
Very educational video it a blessings for me. Thanks
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Perfect. Fixed my problem. Thanks.
This is one thing i never really took much time to learn about but now my jeeps taking 3 cranks to start maybe its time lol
Excellent,thank you sir,that was a great help
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback
Great video! Thanks for posting it. Keep ‘em coming!
Thanks for watching!
great info and delivery! thanks buddy
I did mine and it works great
Great video man
Glad you enjoyed it. thanks for the positive feedback!
Perfect explanation of the air intake. Im currently dealing with a strange problem on a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo.
I replaced the crankshaft position sensor in the fall, in the hopes it would solve a strange "shuddering" and stalling, particularly after the car was run for a while and THEN restarted. Like when you go to the store and come out.
So I replaced the tps and the cam shaft position sensor.
I'm wondering if while putting in the tps, I created a vacuum leak at one of the rubber boots. That, or when I attached one of these sensors I didn't align it properly...also the evap purge solenoid is clicking like a metronome (normal?).
I have yet to do another throttle body cleaning (although I did it 6 months ago), or install a new idle air control valve, but I have a new one and am going to attempt install and hope all of it works.
@DangusMcShwangus Did you figure anything out about the purge solenoid clicking..? Mine does the same thing occasionally.. I recently cleaned the throttle body and replaced IAC/TPS bur didn't touch the MAP. (The solenoid has done the clicking both before and after serving the TB.) I don't get any stalling or high idling, but It does seem like the engine "stumbles" a bit during idle. I also just changed out my spark plugs, wires and cap/rotor on distributor. Thanks in advance for any info!
Very much enjoyed thank you so much man
Great explanation
Great video! Thanks. I'm tracking down an issue of rough idling when I let off the gas. Maybe this'll help.
Right on. When cleaning the IAC housing once it’s removed from the throttle body, what have you resealed it with. According to my guys at the local Dodge dealer parts department, a gasket for that was never offered.
Thanks D&E.
Thank you for the information.
Thanks for this video I think I figured out alot of my issues
Also if you happen to read this I have a 99 jeep grand Cherokee 70% of the time when it rains I get a miss in the 6th cylinder can't figure it out bought a new coil and its still doing it any suggestions?
I would ensure that your injector and spark plug are sealed correctly. With the spark plug this can be as easy as removing it and inspecting the plug itself and the housing around it for cracks. The injector has o-rings on both sides. they can crack or stretch allowing moisture to effect fuel delivery. If neither of those are the issue, perhaps look at the wiring to the injector. Worst case would be a head gasket or cylinder head crack at the 6th cylinder, but that really wouldn't only happen when it rains
@@DEInTheGarage thank you sir I'm definitely check those things out. I did rebuild the motor about 2 years ago because of a cracked piston skirt in the 6th cylinder. Definitely want to check those fuel injectors out and pull those plugs.
So informative and concise thanks!
Hey man thanks a lot I have been combing the internet for a suitable direction in which to go I'm very mechanically inclined and really thought your video on these dadgum throttle body sensors I have had nothing but trouble my Jeep runs very well and it has over 250,000 miles I went and got a used throttle body unbolted it off of one in a junkyard somebody's put a couple of new sensors on it and I hope they are the ones I need because I'm thinking that the transmission solenoid is bad because it threw a po743 got me thinking that I'm going to have to take the pan down and Dev valve body of the trans . Anyway man I like your knowledge on automobiles thank you so much your video was helpful man
Thanks for the info man !