i've searched the forums & can't find the answer...
i turn the key from a cold start & my XJ takes at least 5 seconds to fire up (no problem turning over). once it starts, the idle is rough for about 15 more seconds. if i put it in gear during this time, it feels like it's going to stall, but doesn't. after this time, it "clears up" & runs fine...& usually starts fine once it's warm.
i installed an optima yellow-top & Accel tune up kit a few months ago thinking that would solve the problem but it didn't. i used sea foam in the gas tank & intake, that didn't solve it. i did notice that the throttle body had carbon built up on it (will clean it this weekend). what could it be?
i'm about ready to bring it to the stealership because i need it running smooth for the winter that's on the way up here! thanx
eric
99 Cherokee Classic - Flame Red Clear Coat, 4.0L I6, AW4, Selec- Trac, Up Country Suspension Group, Skid Plate Group, Trailer Tow Group, ABS, & every other available Classic options except block heater. Optima Yellow-Top, K&N Filter, Sylvania Silverstars, CATZ XLD Driving/Fog Lights, "Trail Rated" Badge
03 New Beetle Turbo S - Uni Red, 1.8T, 6spd.
i turn the key from a cold start & my XJ takes at least 5 seconds to fire up (no problem turning over). once it starts, the idle is rough for about 15 more seconds. if i put it in gear during this time, it feels like it's going to stall, but doesn't. after this time, it "clears up" & runs fine...& usually starts fine once it's warm.
i installed an optima yellow-top & Accel tune up kit a few months ago thinking that would solve the problem but it didn't. i used sea foam in the gas tank & intake, that didn't solve it. i did notice that the throttle body had carbon built up on it (will clean it this weekend). what could it be?
i'm about ready to bring it to the stealership because i need it running smooth for the winter that's on the way up here! thanx
eric
99 Cherokee Classic - Flame Red Clear Coat, 4.0L I6, AW4, Selec- Trac, Up Country Suspension Group, Skid Plate Group, Trailer Tow Group, ABS, & every other available Classic options except block heater. Optima Yellow-Top, K&N Filter, Sylvania Silverstars, CATZ XLD Driving/Fog Lights, "Trail Rated" Badge
03 New Beetle Turbo S - Uni Red, 1.8T, 6spd.