Same Jeep different problem

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

Originally posted by Boomyal:<br />

Originally posted by Boomyal:<br />It's the main computer. Take it to the dealer. It's a Chrysler system.

Boomyal, don't know if you got an axe to grind with Chrysler or me with the mad face, but it has an appointment Wednesday at a different dealer to do a diagnostic run on it.<br />But after doing some more research and some more testing I am leaning to the MAP sensor as being a little weak on the input side when put under a load and thus not telling the computer to adjust the fuel intake needed for the amount of foot pressure I am putting to it.<br /><br />Will keep you informed.

 

[NOSLEEP]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

Electronics... computers were introduced to the<br />automobile to meet C.A.F.E regulations set by<br />the government for emission standards.<br />"Cooperate average fuel economy" in 1973.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

Not at all directed at you SPN. Just trying to help. I've been there and done all that and spent a fortune to boot. Your symptoms sound just like mine. Sensors, injectors, filters, fuel pump and everything else showing below par. Replace, replace, replace. $$$$$.<br />Finally bit the bullet, took it to the dealer, got their co-pilot to go and eventually a new computer. Good Luck

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Talked to both dealers about this the other day when you first posted that and they give me that look, you know, the , HUH? look.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

You mean re the co-pilot?

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

Originally posted by Boomyal:<br />You mean re the co-pilot?

Yes sir, the co-pilot.<br />I ask them about it and that was the look I got. <br /><br />Does it go by any other name?

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

Originally posted by Boomyal:<br />A Chrysler dealer has a diagnostic tool called, I think, the Co-pilot. They hook it up and leave it in the car. It continuously moniters every function/sensor in the vehicle while retaining an approximate 10 second memory stream. When you get an occurrence you push a button and it saves the data stream from the 10 seconds b4 you hit the button to 10 seconds after you hit the button. It will record 3 such episodes. You take it back after the 3 recorded episodes and they download onto their computer and read the data.<br />

The Keyword here is "I Think". Print this out and read it to them. If it has another name they will know it by this description.<br /><br />If they don't maybe this "IN THE STICKS HERE IN "KENTUCKY" has something to do with it.

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

Lord I hope its not your ECM. When my Jeep went down, they had it for several days, they checked everything, and finally took a spare ECM and installed it and it worked. They could never get any codes or anything. Now the Jeep runs fine.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

Another update and this is a good one.<br />Went on my morning run this am and ran the Jeep like I stole it and it did not falter once.<br /><br />I stopped and put some more hi-test in it and it ran like a new one.<br /><br />Man I'm glad I thought of the older cars again.<br /><br />Thanks everyone for the advise.<br /><br />oddjob, put you about 2 bottles of dri-gas in and fill it up with hi-test a couple times and see if it don't improve.

 

[oddjob]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

We'll do! I hope this is the trick. I wont know for a while till I make a trip to melborn or such. BTW, I do not get a ck eng. light ever, never used the code system yet and I'm reluctant to try due to no faith in computor and/or mechanics ability (down here), But my ABS light has been on from day one. Buddy says, that aint right

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

Originally posted by oddjob:<br />We'll do! I hope this is the trick. I wont know for a while till I make a trip to melborn or such. BTW, I do not get a ck eng. light ever, never used the code system yet and I'm reluctant to try due to no faith in computor and/or mechanics ability (down here), But my ABS light has been on from day one. Buddy says, that aint right

The next time you get a chance oddjob, do this;<br />Stick the key in the ignition and turn it on, off, on, off and on. Then watch the check engine light.<br />If it is holding any codes it will flash that number of times.<br />IE: flash, flash, pause, flash, flash, flash= 23<br />See if you get anything.<br />I will check on the ABS light for you.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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oddjob, depending on if you have ABS at all 4 wheels or just 2, you have a bad sensor on one or more of them telling the light to come on.<br />Dirty, wet, or just plain bad.<br /><br />Check all the connections to the ABS to make sure a wire is not broke.<br />Also check the fuse for ABS.<br />I think it is on with rear defogger if you have it.

 

[BrianFD]

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Also check fluid level in the reservoir. My fluid level dropped just a millimeter (well... not very far) and the ABS light came on. Added fluid and *voila*, no more light.<br />Just something else to consider.

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Same Jeep different problem

Glad to hear the problem is fixed. Sure sounds like and ignition module problem. We had the same problems with an S10. Never gave a computer code when it went bad and the truck always acted good to the mechanic. Took it to the dealer and they found the problem and fixed it.