84jeepjohn
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Sorry this may be a long rant, but I did not see anything for this code.
Back ground:
So I was out on a trail this weekend with my daughter. We live at 7,000K feet, For anyone in the Colorado Springs area we went up Mt. Herman to Rampart range Rd, then to Balance Rock Rd. to do some LIGHT off roading to a pond to go fishing. The temp was 70-75* the whole time on the trail, so not too hot. Elevation ranged from 7,784 to 9,380 (On X offroad info). We were just put putting along, so never really went above 10-15 MPH the whole time. Tire PSI was 20#. Trail time was about 3 hrs. each way with about 45 min stopped to fish (nothing was biting).
The issues:
So on the way in, while on Balanced rock rd. we stared to notice a smell...Kind of exhaust or kind of chemical... I stopped, and looked under the jeep...nothing leaking, nothing out of the ordinary. So I just assumed it's exhaust fumes since we were literally crawling along. Definitely unpleasant, but I've smelled worse. Got to the end of the trail and turned the jeep off to go fish. No issues. now for all three issues:
1. Came back and took off to head home. About 20 min into the drive back, I went to clean my front camera (not gonna lie I love having that when you cant see the trail ahead of you).... my washer fluid did not work, so I tried the wipers too... no washer flid at all.. So then I thought maybe the smell from earlier was the washer fluid, and somehow I melted the reservoir... (nope).
2. Well We kept on driving went over a few minor obstacles, and then BAM Warning Power steering overheated. Performance may be limited.... At this point I was getting kinda upset at my big bad ass jeep... turns out it was not being that tough... HOWEVER, I never felt like I couldn't turn the wheel. Well we had to get home no matter what, so we just kept on driving. Sometime on the trail the warning light went away????.
TOTAL SIDE NOTE about a week into ownership I had NO power steering for one key cycle. Leaving the store I was 100% without power steering. After manhandling it home (about 1/2 mle so not too bad LOL) Got home shut it off and restarted it. BAM normal. have had ZERO issues since. I figured ok new vehicle what ever. didnt think about it.
3. We got about half way back to the road, I aired up the tiers, and we upped the speed a bit (15-20) for the rest of the way when the trail was clear. As I was accelerating, I thought, ya know this thing is louder than It has been all day (Had it in quiet mode the whole time). Hit the exhaust button and nothing. No light on the button, and the dash said performance exhaust off (even though it was clearly on and loud).
At this point I'm pissed cause I'm going to have to take it to the dealer. We got home. and just for giggles, I shut it off, then turned it back on... Exhaust works no issue, and the washer fluid works again.... Ok so some electrical gremlin... BOOO. Well, a few hrs later took it out for a drive...Working fine. Went and grabbed my Wife from work. As we are leaving the Check engine light comes on, and the exhaust is wide open. Got back home and Code P1216 comes up. Fuel Solenoid Response time Too Short.... Well NO CLUE what that means, BUT I have the first available appt with the dealer for Sept 5th
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Interesting note, I said well I assume I should not be driving it with the check engine light. The Service advisor said for Chrysler vehicles Per the manufacturer you can drive it with the light on, AS LONG AS IT'S NOT flashing... Interesting note.
I will update this thread with the outcome. I will say I know 392's are getting the PS overheat a lot, so I figured it was only a matter of time.
and here is a pic of my 12 year old daughter driving it LOL (4Lo manual first gear...)
Back ground:
So I was out on a trail this weekend with my daughter. We live at 7,000K feet, For anyone in the Colorado Springs area we went up Mt. Herman to Rampart range Rd, then to Balance Rock Rd. to do some LIGHT off roading to a pond to go fishing. The temp was 70-75* the whole time on the trail, so not too hot. Elevation ranged from 7,784 to 9,380 (On X offroad info). We were just put putting along, so never really went above 10-15 MPH the whole time. Tire PSI was 20#. Trail time was about 3 hrs. each way with about 45 min stopped to fish (nothing was biting).
The issues:
So on the way in, while on Balanced rock rd. we stared to notice a smell...Kind of exhaust or kind of chemical... I stopped, and looked under the jeep...nothing leaking, nothing out of the ordinary. So I just assumed it's exhaust fumes since we were literally crawling along. Definitely unpleasant, but I've smelled worse. Got to the end of the trail and turned the jeep off to go fish. No issues. now for all three issues:
1. Came back and took off to head home. About 20 min into the drive back, I went to clean my front camera (not gonna lie I love having that when you cant see the trail ahead of you).... my washer fluid did not work, so I tried the wipers too... no washer flid at all.. So then I thought maybe the smell from earlier was the washer fluid, and somehow I melted the reservoir... (nope).
2. Well We kept on driving went over a few minor obstacles, and then BAM Warning Power steering overheated. Performance may be limited.... At this point I was getting kinda upset at my big bad ass jeep... turns out it was not being that tough... HOWEVER, I never felt like I couldn't turn the wheel. Well we had to get home no matter what, so we just kept on driving. Sometime on the trail the warning light went away????.
TOTAL SIDE NOTE about a week into ownership I had NO power steering for one key cycle. Leaving the store I was 100% without power steering. After manhandling it home (about 1/2 mle so not too bad LOL) Got home shut it off and restarted it. BAM normal. have had ZERO issues since. I figured ok new vehicle what ever. didnt think about it.
3. We got about half way back to the road, I aired up the tiers, and we upped the speed a bit (15-20) for the rest of the way when the trail was clear. As I was accelerating, I thought, ya know this thing is louder than It has been all day (Had it in quiet mode the whole time). Hit the exhaust button and nothing. No light on the button, and the dash said performance exhaust off (even though it was clearly on and loud).
At this point I'm pissed cause I'm going to have to take it to the dealer. We got home. and just for giggles, I shut it off, then turned it back on... Exhaust works no issue, and the washer fluid works again.... Ok so some electrical gremlin... BOOO. Well, a few hrs later took it out for a drive...Working fine. Went and grabbed my Wife from work. As we are leaving the Check engine light comes on, and the exhaust is wide open. Got back home and Code P1216 comes up. Fuel Solenoid Response time Too Short.... Well NO CLUE what that means, BUT I have the first available appt with the dealer for Sept 5th
.Interesting note, I said well I assume I should not be driving it with the check engine light. The Service advisor said for Chrysler vehicles Per the manufacturer you can drive it with the light on, AS LONG AS IT'S NOT flashing... Interesting note.
I will update this thread with the outcome. I will say I know 392's are getting the PS overheat a lot, so I figured it was only a matter of time.
and here is a pic of my 12 year old daughter driving it LOL (4Lo manual first gear...)
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