Q: Why do I have to pump the gas to get my jeep started?

asked by on October 20, 2016

Why do i have to pump the gas to get my jeep started? Have already replaced tps sensor cleaned IAC valve and checked map sensor.

My car has 185000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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