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When was that? Was it for a 2.0 or a V6?
Three weeks is more inline with my expectations... but it's been 14 days now and the dealer doesn't even have the green light from Chrysler and they don't want to order parts until they get it. Meanwhile I'm driving the Jeep but it is slowly becoming worse...
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UPDATE:
But the thing is, It exhibits the exact same behavior as mine, but to a lesser extend. To replicate: in manual mode, upshift to a gear that puts the RPM at about 1500.... then throttle to about 40-50% (not full throttle)... I can make it slip maybe 1 out of 5-6 times (mine is close to 80% of the times). Other times it will just grab as it should.
Do they all do this?????
- Chrysler/Jeep approved the replacement
- They approved and ordered a rebuilt one, and it is B.O. with no ETA
- They could order a NEW one... That's in stock according to my dealer. But... they won't. Because of course it's cheaper to get the rebuilt one (they obviously don't care that you have to wait)
- I'll try and call Chrysler/Jeep tomorrow and see what I can do about that
But the thing is, It exhibits the exact same behavior as mine, but to a lesser extend. To replicate: in manual mode, upshift to a gear that puts the RPM at about 1500.... then throttle to about 40-50% (not full throttle)... I can make it slip maybe 1 out of 5-6 times (mine is close to 80% of the times). Other times it will just grab as it should.
Do they all do this?????
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This IS the reputation that Jeep has had for the last 30-40 years since Chrysler bought them. Its gotten a bit worse since the whole FCA/Stellantis M&A activities.
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I talked with FCA this morning about my case. Let's see if they do something to speed things up, or not. They said they would help get the parts as fast as possible.
I still would appreciate feedback on this though:
I still would appreciate feedback on this though:
I tried two different V6 8sp (mine and the 2023 JLUR with 10K km on the odo), and both had the same behavior, more or less. Is this transmission slipping "normal"? Or am I just unlucky enough to have tried another Wrangler with the same issue as mine??
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I just got my Jeep back after 6 weeks at the dealership. They changed a valve body. Claimed it was "sticking" not allowing efficient gear changes. I don't know if it was AN issue, but my Jeep feels WORSE. It's not just the first drive anymore, it's a lot of the time now between 3rd and 4th. I got another video of it. It's a 3 day weekend so we have to wait until Tuesday before taking it back. I can't believe I have to do this bullshit over again. Another 6 weeks or longer for a transmission replacement?? AND no loaner! Why not diagnose it correctly in the first place??
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It seems "mechanics" are a thing of the past. Now its all "Technicians." If it doesnt have a code they arent sure what to do and then play the part swap game.
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The dealer finally got the new transmission this morning, my Jeep is going in this afternoon.
FCA originally ordered a rebuilt ZF and that part was B.O. with a wait time of 3-4 weeks. I called them directly... and they finally ordered a new one. From that point it took 1 week for my dealer to get it.
@HerbertThe2020JL sorry to read about your experience. I expected to have to go though the same process, fortunately we skipped the whole valve body replacement shit show because (I think) they found particles in the oil (and there was a burned smell). At that point I think the only option was to replace the whole thing. Probably saved me a few weeks (and my summer). I hope you'll get it fixed asap.
FCA originally ordered a rebuilt ZF and that part was B.O. with a wait time of 3-4 weeks. I called them directly... and they finally ordered a new one. From that point it took 1 week for my dealer to get it.
@HerbertThe2020JL sorry to read about your experience. I expected to have to go though the same process, fortunately we skipped the whole valve body replacement shit show because (I think) they found particles in the oil (and there was a burned smell). At that point I think the only option was to replace the whole thing. Probably saved me a few weeks (and my summer). I hope you'll get it fixed asap.
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Generally a rebuild is the go-to unless it is backordered and a new unit is readily available. Push some buttons and you will get the new one.
Edit; just saw you already did that. Good shit.
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Will do for sure
Indeed I did and my dealer even recommended me to do it and gave me FCA's phone number. They said it doesn't work all the time, but I guess I was lucky and they had a new transmission in stock in Toronto. The dealer gave me that information so I told FCA that they didn't have a reason to make me wait for a rebuild, other than trying to save a few bucks. I was polite. I just asked for help. It worked.
