Vehicle Application: 1998 Dodge Durango 5.2L, Vin Y, Eng Cfg V8 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L, Vin S, Eng Cfg L6
2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L
Customer Concern: The engine starts and stalls. No trouble codes. The engine will stay running if the accelerator pedal is held above idle.
Tests/Procedures: 1. Clean the throttle body.
2. Run the minimum airflow test on the scan tool and verify the base idle speed is 500-600 RPM. Adjust if needed.
3. After doing the above steps, use the scan tool and perform the "Clear All Adaptives " function.
Potential Causes: Base Idle Speed
Dirty Throttle Body
Tech Tips: A weak battery will cause the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to lose track of the Automatic Idle Speed (AIS) steps.
Diagnostic Codes: None
Average Reported Mileage: 117500
Confirmed Fix Summary
Confirmed Fix 6 - Battery
6 - Throttle Body
1 - Battery Terminal Connectors, Idle Air Control (IAC), Throttle Body
1 - Battery Terminal Connectors
1 - Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
1 - Throttle Body Bore
Confirmed Fix Details
Tech Reported Fix Details Confirmed Fix
February 18, 2008 1998 Dodge Durango, 5.2L, Vin Y, Eng Cfg V8
Battery
- Replaced battery. Battery
January 14, 2008 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.2L, Vin Y, Eng Cfg V8 *
Battery
- Weak battery caused it Battery
April 15, 2008 1997 Dodge B1500, Sportsman 5.2L, Vin Y, Eng Cfg V8 *
Battery
- Recharged the battery. Battery
February 03, 2010 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Laredo 4.0L, Vin S, Eng Cfg L6 *
Replaced Battery
- battery weak Battery
August 06, 2007 2001 Jeep Wrangler, 4.0L, Vin S, Eng Cfg L6 *
Battery
- battery was bad! Battery
January 27, 2007 2001 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L *
Battery
- bad battery Battery
June 20, 2008 2001 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L *
Cleaned Throttle Body
- CLEANED THROTTLE BODY, REPLACED CLOGGED AIR FILTER AND CLEANED BATTERY CONNECTIONS. ALL THIS FIXED THE STALLING PROBLEM AT STOPS. . Throttle Body
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September 22, 2009 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Laredo 4.0L, Vin S, Eng Cfg L6 *
Cleaned Throttle Body
- throttle body very dirty, cleaned tb & reset adaptives, all ok now. Throttle Body
September 22, 2008 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.2L, Vin Y, Eng Cfg V8 *
Cleaned Throttle Body
- Extremely dirty throttle body, Gasn tank almost empty. Throttle Body
June 19, 2009 2001 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L *
Cleaned Throttle Body
- cleaned throttle body, adjusted throttle stop screw Throttle Body
April 18, 2007 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Laredo 4.0L, Vin S, Eng Cfg L6 *
Cleaned Throttle Body
- Confirmed fix cleaned throttle inlet Throttle Body
October 29, 2008 2001 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L *
Cleaned Throttle Body
- cleanes throttle body Throttle Body
May 05, 2009 1998 Dodge Durango, 5.2L, Vin Y, Eng Cfg V8
Tightened Battery Terminal Connectors
- loose battery cables. Battery Terminal Connectors
November 26, 2009 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Van, 5.2L, Vin Y, Eng Cfg V8 *
Cleaned Battery Terminal Connectors
Replaced Idle Air Control (IAC)
Cleaned Throttle Body
- Replaced IAC valve, cleaned throttle body and cleaned battery terminals. Battery Terminal Connectors, Idle Air Control (IAC), Throttle Body
August 20, 2009 1999 Dodge Durango, 5.2L, Vin Y, Eng Cfg V8 *
Replaced Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
- replaced computer Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
July 07, 2009 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.2L, GAS, Vin Y, Eng Cfg V8 *
Cleaned Throttle Body Bore
- throttle body Throttle Body Bore