While driving vehicle continues to accelerate when applying the brakes, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
1990 Jeep Cherokee acceleration complaints
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Vehicle experiencing brake failure which results in excessive force when trying to accelerate / decelerate.
Jeep will idle fast unexpectedly (2000-4000 RPM). Needed to remove idle control valve and scrub clean, as high idle speed is due to the rod sticking in the throttle body. Was stopped at light during snowstorm with family when rear wheels began to spin. Placed jeep in neutral and idle was over 3000 RPM. Carefully completed trip home (less than 1 mile) and thoroughly cleaned idle control valve. Has happened 3 times since. Design flaw in chrysler's throttle body. Chrysler seems to blame this problem on 'wrong pedal application', but I have shown otherwise, as when the high idle occurred, I was stopped at a light with my foot firmly on the brake pedal.
10 to 15 escond cranking to start, on start up idles at 2000 to 2500 RPM's for 2 to 4 minutes, door lock actuators wont lock or unlock door or rear hatch, linkage binds, no back up lights, both ft wind wing windows leak air & water, clunking when starting & stopping from transmission area, fuel pump noisy, fuel injectors leak raw fuel on hot days
Recall 90v‑177 000/ fuel injection: idle speed control valve. Defect reoccurred at 40,0000 miles. Fuel injection malfunctionioned prior to/after recall repairs, causing intermittent high engine idle speed. Dealer /manufacturer notified and informed consumer that nothing would be done unless cost goes to consumer. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
My vehicle had a sticker indicating that the tps recall had been completed prior to my ownership. I have been experiencing the same problems with the tps that caused the original recall on the part. The throttle position sensor has been causing intermittent high engine idle speeds immediately after starting the engine. The idle cannot be reduced by tapping the gas pedal. The rpms continue to increase until I turn my vehicle off. I have to restart the engine anywhere from 1 to 6 times before I can get a normal idle speed. I have had several instances where the idle speed has increased when I placed it in gear. It has been so bad that even with my foot completely pressed on the brake the car still moves. This is completely unsafe and I feel that this part should be replaced with one that actually works right. I am wondering whether the original part was actually replaced when the recall was supposedly completed on this vehicle or whether the replacement part is just as faulty and dangerous as the original. I have taken my jeep to several mechanics for this and a number of other problems since I purchased it a year ago. So far everyone I've taken it to including the certified jeep dealer/ service in chico, ca., courtesy motors has told me that the tps is malfunctioning and causing my car to accelerate at its own will. I took my car to the dealer on august 10, 1999 for a complete diagnostic check and was told that, among a seriosly long list of other things, this part was seriously malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Another asc certified mechanic at grand auto in chico told me today that this part should definitely be replaceable under the original recall: the federal safety agency campaign id number: 90v177000 for replacement of the fuel injection idle speed control unit. Please call me at your earliest convenience at : (530)893-0684 home or (530)218-4826 work . Thank you. Sincerely, deborah davis
I had found these malfunctions on the internet under the wb56.com on the recall section. Under 1990 jeep cherokee
Throttle pedal is sticking, causing unwanted acceleration. Consumer has contacted the dealer; dealer refused to correct the problem . The federal safety agency recall 97i-002.
Vehicle stalls at all speeds, especially when hitting bumps and parked on hills. Shuts off at idle, shutting down motor/power steering/brakes, etc. Shuts off and restarts when at speed, causing severe bucking/jerking.
I sent two complaints in letter form. One was in january to the dot in washington dc, and I sent another letter to the federal safety agency office in white plains, ny on april 5th. Please contact me by phone or email because this has been an ongoing problem with my jeep that is a safety hazard to all other drivers and myself. Chrysler fails to see the importance of this issue, and I have gotten nowhere with their inadequate customer service.
When starting vehicle it starts at an high idle, and does not come down to its right idle speed due to a bad throttle sensor. Dealer has been contacted.
When applying the accelerator pedal and releasing it the vehicle still accelerates at a high speed. Engine has to be turned off to stop the acceleration of the vehicle. Dealer can't find solution.
Throttle position sensor failure.
Engine intermittently races or idles high at start up and also occurs after driving for a while. The speed reaches up to 65mph without pushing the accelerator. The dealer and manufacturer state that the vehicle is out of warranty and neither can duplicate the problem.
Sudden acceleration,resulting in an accident.
Owner received a recall letter regarding installation of a "brake pedal shift interlock" which appears to the owner to solve the common sporatic high idle volume. The owner resolve the problem by heavy cleaning the gunk solidified on the idle air control valve. Owner has not had any further problems.
High engine idle when first placed in gear prior to recall (90v‑177).
Vehicle experiences high idle speed on occasions.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing vehicle collision.
Defective throttle position sensor, causing high idle prior to recall; recall repairs refused due to date of vehicle. (90v‑177).
Owner attempted to move gear shift lever into drive, vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse and would not stop. Vehicle traveled approximately 35 feet backwards, sticking and killing owners wife in the drive way. Vehicle would not stop although brakes were being applied.
Vehicle experiences high idle after start; difficult ti control at stops. Replaced tp sensor.
Anti lock brakes failed before/after recall repair.
Abs pump failed prior to recall repair.
Vehicle goes into open throttle position while driving, high idle. To stop vehicle applied brakes really hard.
Owner had recall work done for a faulty throttle sensor, but the problem reoccurred, recall no. 90v177000.
Throttle position sensor failed six times after recall repairs, causing engine to idle high and stall.
Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control.
Vehicle surges forward in inclement weather upon applying brakes, also when first started vehicle revs up to 2500 RPM.
High engine idle.
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