Rob Mills did pass the time by typing:

> something in the steering column called a "clock spring"

The "clock spring" is actually a spiral of flat wires that
winds around the steering shaft and connects the electrics
to your horn, cruise control, and airbag.

--
DougW

 

Rob Mills did pass the time by typing:

> something in the steering column called a "clock spring"

The "clock spring" is actually a spiral of flat wires that
winds around the steering shaft and connects the electrics
to your horn, cruise control, and airbag.

--
DougW

 

Rob Mills did pass the time by typing:

> something in the steering column called a "clock spring"

The "clock spring" is actually a spiral of flat wires that
winds around the steering shaft and connects the electrics
to your horn, cruise control, and airbag.

--
DougW

 

see this all the time esp. when the seasons change, fuel blends change get
some new champion plugs

Marc wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> '00 Cherokee XJ with 4.0L, 48k miles. Runs perfectly in every way
> EXCEPT: cold starts will result in about 10 seconds of roughness, enough
> to cause a little bit of wobble to the body.. It runs rough about long
> enough after starting to: put on the seatbelt, check behind me in the
> mirror and adjust the radio.. After that it is butter smooth.
>
> Oil pressure runs about 50 at highway speeds about 20 at idle.
>
> Runs great other than this. Warm starts (even after a couple of hours
> while the internal engine is warm are fine --)
>
> Any ideas? I'm new to Jeep.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Marc

 

see this all the time esp. when the seasons change, fuel blends change get
some new champion plugs

Marc wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> '00 Cherokee XJ with 4.0L, 48k miles. Runs perfectly in every way
> EXCEPT: cold starts will result in about 10 seconds of roughness, enough
> to cause a little bit of wobble to the body.. It runs rough about long
> enough after starting to: put on the seatbelt, check behind me in the
> mirror and adjust the radio.. After that it is butter smooth.
>
> Oil pressure runs about 50 at highway speeds about 20 at idle.
>
> Runs great other than this. Warm starts (even after a couple of hours
> while the internal engine is warm are fine --)
>
> Any ideas? I'm new to Jeep.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Marc

 

see this all the time esp. when the seasons change, fuel blends change get
some new champion plugs

Marc wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> '00 Cherokee XJ with 4.0L, 48k miles. Runs perfectly in every way
> EXCEPT: cold starts will result in about 10 seconds of roughness, enough
> to cause a little bit of wobble to the body.. It runs rough about long
> enough after starting to: put on the seatbelt, check behind me in the
> mirror and adjust the radio.. After that it is butter smooth.
>
> Oil pressure runs about 50 at highway speeds about 20 at idle.
>
> Runs great other than this. Warm starts (even after a couple of hours
> while the internal engine is warm are fine --)
>
> Any ideas? I'm new to Jeep.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Marc

 

Well, no leaks around the base of the TB, sprayed that slot out really
well, but still no dice. I'm getting a full tank today and will put
that techron concentrate in. I do have that appt on Thursday for the
PCM update about rough idle upon cold start.

Not giving up yet :)

thanks


In article <pc82c.35561$1k.35001@okepread01>,
post.replies@invalid.address says...
> Marc did pass the time by typing:
> > Yes, forgot to include that, changed the plugs.. It doesn't cause
> > extended cranking times or anything, just a fairly rough idle for about
> > 10 seconds then she's fine. No smoke (blue white or black) from the
> > tailpipe either..) Cleaned the TB. After that first 10 seconds it
> > pretty well idles butter-smooth. Power and response are great on the
> > road too.
>
> Did this just happen after your last tank of gas or has it been going
> on longer. Might try adding a bottle of fuel injector cleaner with
> water disperser (gunk or valvoline) with the next fillup, and try a
> different station.
>
> Other causes are sensors or vac leaks that seal with expansion,
> the warmup loop is fairly forgiving and bad sensors will cause
> rough idle even after warmup.
>
> Start the motor and spray some TB cleaner around the base of the
> TB. listen for any RPM change.
>
>
>
>
>

 

Well, no leaks around the base of the TB, sprayed that slot out really
well, but still no dice. I'm getting a full tank today and will put
that techron concentrate in. I do have that appt on Thursday for the
PCM update about rough idle upon cold start.

Not giving up yet :)

thanks


In article <pc82c.35561$1k.35001@okepread01>,
post.replies@invalid.address says...
> Marc did pass the time by typing:
> > Yes, forgot to include that, changed the plugs.. It doesn't cause
> > extended cranking times or anything, just a fairly rough idle for about
> > 10 seconds then she's fine. No smoke (blue white or black) from the
> > tailpipe either..) Cleaned the TB. After that first 10 seconds it
> > pretty well idles butter-smooth. Power and response are great on the
> > road too.
>
> Did this just happen after your last tank of gas or has it been going
> on longer. Might try adding a bottle of fuel injector cleaner with
> water disperser (gunk or valvoline) with the next fillup, and try a
> different station.
>
> Other causes are sensors or vac leaks that seal with expansion,
> the warmup loop is fairly forgiving and bad sensors will cause
> rough idle even after warmup.
>
> Start the motor and spray some TB cleaner around the base of the
> TB. listen for any RPM change.
>
>
>
>
>

 

Well, no leaks around the base of the TB, sprayed that slot out really
well, but still no dice. I'm getting a full tank today and will put
that techron concentrate in. I do have that appt on Thursday for the
PCM update about rough idle upon cold start.

Not giving up yet :)

thanks


In article <pc82c.35561$1k.35001@okepread01>,
post.replies@invalid.address says...
> Marc did pass the time by typing:
> > Yes, forgot to include that, changed the plugs.. It doesn't cause
> > extended cranking times or anything, just a fairly rough idle for about
> > 10 seconds then she's fine. No smoke (blue white or black) from the
> > tailpipe either..) Cleaned the TB. After that first 10 seconds it
> > pretty well idles butter-smooth. Power and response are great on the
> > road too.
>
> Did this just happen after your last tank of gas or has it been going
> on longer. Might try adding a bottle of fuel injector cleaner with
> water disperser (gunk or valvoline) with the next fillup, and try a
> different station.
>
> Other causes are sensors or vac leaks that seal with expansion,
> the warmup loop is fairly forgiving and bad sensors will cause
> rough idle even after warmup.
>
> Start the motor and spray some TB cleaner around the base of the
> TB. listen for any RPM change.
>
>
>
>
>