Throttle issues?

[SabraLanae94]

Hi its me again.

2021 2.0 JL 160k miles

I probably have the biggest lemon on this page. Every time i fix it something else happens. Now I have a new problem. Just had the wiring fixed to the can bus. The can bus replaced. Had wires fixed at the firewall before that. Before that I replaced all the coolant hoses and the turbo coolant pump. Fuse array blew before that. Rear end went out at 80k and again now at 160k. Now here is the new problem. My engine light is on haven't been able to get to town to find out why. But driving it the throttle kinda goes limp. If I slow down and stop it shifts down appropriately. Driving speeding up *seems* to shift up appropriately possibly shifts too high for your speed if that makes sense. But doesn't want to accelerate correctly like if i push the gas in the response is delayed if that makes sense. Theres a big lag. I can manually shift it fine. No engine miss. Anyone deal with this. Im so tired of spending money on this thing.

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[YBABRAT]

Take it to a auto parts store and have them do an ODBII check they can print out all the codes and possible discrptions for them.

If you haven't had the O2 sensors replaced, they usually last around 100k on ODO. Since you replaced coolent lines... which I assume are from the expansion tank to engine, it is possible a loose connection from service work. Check the PCV connection and valve, and EGR. EGR will clog over time. There are youtube videos on cleaning the EGR rather than to spend money replacing it.

The O2 sensors are expensive and at times problematic. I have been fortunate with my replacements. But others have felt the same as you with repair work.

Good luck

 

[SabraLanae94]

Thank

Take it to a auto parts store and have them do an ODBII check they can print out all the codes and possible discrptions for them.

If you haven't had the O2 sensors replaced, they usually last around 100k on ODO. Since you replaced coolent lines... which I assume are from the expansion tank to engine, it is possible a loose connection from service work. Check the PCV connection and valve, and EGR. EGR will clog over time. There are youtube videos on cleaning the EGR rather than to spend money replacing it.

The O2 sensors are expensive and at times problematic. I have been fortunate with my replacements. But others have felt the same as you with repair work.

Good luck

Thank you ! Will do. Im so tired of this. I still owe way too much on it and im spending way too much fixing it and now im so upside down and screwed my credit that im stuck in it

 

[YBABRAT]

I understand about repair costs and loan debt. Though from a milage stand point, I guess it is your only ride. I just hit 120k myself from 83k when purchased 1-1/2 years ago. I can guess you have limited slip rear end. They operate on clutch plates. Because of turbo 2.0 low end torque, throttling it can burn em out sooner than later. I have a heavy foot, and can see it's possible for you out in the country.

 

[SabraLanae94]

I understand about repair costs and loan debt. Though from a milage stand point, I guess it is your only ride. I just hit 120k myself from 83k when purchased 1-1/2 years ago. I can guess you have limited slip rear end. They operate on clutch plates. Because of turbo 2.0 low end torque, throttling it can burn em out sooner than later. I have a heavy foot, and can see it's possible for you out in the country.

Yes unfortunately its all I have. Covid really ruined things for me and my credit is SHOT. Until then I just fix and get maybe a month before the next thing breaks. I bought it basically new in 2022. So 4 years ago in February. 160k is alot to put on but I've had fun in it. I drive it in the mountains but never really go off roading much. I just hate how they're not built to last anymore.

 

[YBABRAT]

Yes unfortunately its all I have. Covid really ruined things for me and my credit is SHOT. Until then I just fix and get maybe a month before the next thing breaks. I bought it basically new in 2022. So 4 years ago in February. 160k is alot to put on but I've had fun in it. I drive it in the mountains but never really go off roading much. I just hate how they're not built to last anymore.

Look at the bright side you put on all those miles, and had fun doing so.

My big cross country trip last year 7k of driving was too short. Ha! I should have had stuck to my young dream of being a truck driver.

Unfortunately, 2021 to 2023 are more prone for failure, but you would not know any better buying new under Corona. To compound the issue is the price you paid for your baby.

Hope the auto parts store gives some insight to your issue... maybe a few small issues rather than ine big one.

Hope this time around for repair won't be so costly.

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