Niteshooter
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- Kevin
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2017
- Threads
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- Messages
- 224
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- 140
- Location
- Toronto Canada
- Vehicle(s)
- 86 Jeep CJ7, 86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe, 00 Saturn, 10 smart, 11 JK
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What is the second screen saying (View details)? This sounds like a sticking sensor on the brake pedal, does this have that engine start stop option that I read about? If so perhaps this is the issue, but I would have thought that the dealer might have thought of this already, or another thought, this Jeep doesn't have that system installed but the ECM was programmed incorrectly so it thinks it does and throws a code when it doesn't see what it thinks it should be seeing... Sorry long shot but could be something incredibly stupid. (I was not a big fan of this new 'feature' when I heard about it and if I buy a new JL 2 door that will likely be the first thing I have disabled).I’ll post the work sheets when I get the Jeep back, they’re currently in the glove box.
The first issue which left me stranded was the Electronic Throttle Control, The replaces the ECU. The two other times have been check engine lights with the message seen in the photo.
I put 65 miles on it and had it towed. After fixing it the first time, the dealership only put 5 miles on. Once I got it back, the check engine light came after 40 miles or so and I continued to drive it about 20 miles and then drove it to the dealership. The dealership said they put another 100 after they cleared the code. The reason for the check engine this time was the brake/gas thing. They said it can happen when people drive with two feet and press both pedal simultaneously. I’ve never driven like that and I’ve babied this Jeep the few miles I have put on it.
Hope this makes it a little clearer, feel free to ask any questions.
The GM at the dealership that’s been working on my Jeep called the FCA Rep today and explained the situation. Then a few hours later the purchased from dealership called and said they spoke to the rep and the ball has started rolling to get me a new Jeep! It’s not promised yet, but I think that’s where we are headed.
If anyone has any issues, it seems contacting the FCA rep is the route to take. JeepCares is a waste of time. They literally have done nothing other than log my calls each time I call in.
Thanks for all the support here. Y’all have definitely made this situation more bearable. You guys are awesome.
In terms of the issues you have had with FCA and the dealer, that is disgusting. It would certainly make me think twice about buying a JL especially when there is little to no discount on these vehicles vs say the Ram pickups which we were seeing blown out between 25 and 30% off MSRP up here.
At this point you might as well ride the brake and gas and throw another code for the 4th strike.
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