Posted on Aug 02, 2008

It will not idle, and the lights on the dash go on and off and it will not charge the battery(new alt and batt)

wojlisa59 Jan 10, 2009

My headlights dim when I take foot off gas and then dies.
Could it be the alt. or loose belt?
Anonymous Jun 29, 2013

yes it can be or voltage regulator can bad in d alternator

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I did not have the light dimming thing but I had the same problem with the idle... frustrating.

I picked up a repair manual at the parts store. I took off the throttle body and cleaned it with throttle body cleaner spray. I changed the Idle Air Control Valve (idle speed motor) which was very clogged. While I had the throttle body off I also changed the Map Sensor and Throttle Position Sensor. The manual will walk you through the steps. I had never done anything like this before. If I can do you so can you.
My Jeep has never run better. Good Luck

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