1997 Jeep Wrangler runs wide open

1997 JEEP WRANGLER
104,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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JPHACKER
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I have a 1997 jeep wrangler.2.5L While driving 55-60mph on the highway, it sudden accelerated uncontrollably. I got it shut down, pulled over and had it towed home. Throttle linkage is fine, return spring OK. It set no trouble codes, did not show a check engine light, any other indication of a problem. If you attempt to start it, it immediately runs wide open. I changed the TPS, no change. I changed the MAP sensor, no change. I inspected the IAC, and cleaned it, no change. The only indicator I see with a scanner, is the MAP reads 9.4"hg with the engine not running, but it reads the same with the new sensor. Not being much of a mechanic, this looks wrong to me, but not sure why it would read that way. Wiring problem, possibly? What am I missing?
Apr 5, 2008 at 4:56 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the MAP sensor voltage

At idle should read 1.5 to 2.1 volts and at open throttle should be 3.9 to 4.8 volts-

Check the TPS at idle should read 1 volt at wide open throttle 4 volts
Apr 5, 2008 at 6:14 PM
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JPHACKER
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problem is....it won't idle to check these voltages. If I try to start it, it runs wide open.
Apr 5, 2008 at 6:21 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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if the throttle plate is closed then the idle air control valve must be stuck wide open. remove it and check it out. get back to us.
Apr 5, 2008 at 8:09 PM