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#1229 of 1886 check engine lightly by jvaczy

Mar 28, 2008 (8:27 am)

We own a 2006 Jeep Wrangler X. The check engine light came on and my husband took it to Autozone to diagnose it because they can get the code. It turns out it had something to do with the gas cap. It was reset. It came on again and Chrysler Jeep in Raynham, MA said it was probably the gas cap to refuel and tighten the gas cap and it should go away. It went away for one fill. It is now back on and hasn't gone away. We took it in for warranty service. It was the gas cap which is a known issue. I forget the code. In any event, they want to charge us $89.00 because my husband has a performance chip in the vehicle. I have the warranty that states that it only isn't covered if the performance or racing part is considered to be the cause of the issue, which it is not. Anybody have a suggestion on how to fight this. We have to pick up the jeep today. Thanks,
 
Judy

#1230 of 1886 Re: 2001 jeep wrangler 60th annv edition has a leak. [erickpl] by skyking49

Mar 28, 2008 (8:57 am)

Replying to: erickpl (Mar 11, 2008 6:13 am)
My 2006 Jeep Wrangler sometimes gets wet on the passenger side floor. I have never used the air conditioning. Could this still be my problem? Wouldn't it be covered by warranty?

#1231 of 1886 Re: 2001 jeep wrangler 60th annv edition has a leak. [skyking49] by erickpl

Mar 28, 2008 (1:35 pm)

Replying to: skyking49 (Mar 28, 2008 8:57 am)
Not likely.
 
I used a BUNCH of RTV (the stuff you seal up the differentials with) and did the following:
 
After having my passenger's side floorboard wet AGAIN after a bout of rain, I decided I'd had enough.
 
I had previously attempted to stop it, but no go. Here's what I did. First off, remember that I have a 97 TJ and the cowl on those has a 'fake' vent over the passenger side.
 
1. I removed the cowl by removing the 7 or so screws that hold it on. Then remove the wiper blade arms. I then RTV'd the underside of THAT to ensure water wasn't falling into the HVAC intake. If you don't have a 97, this is not required. But you will STILL need to remove the cowl cover.
 
2. I then RTV'd around the HVAC intake itself. Looks like the previous owner had tried this and not done a good job, so I removed the silicon stuff and applied a liberal amount of RTV, ensuring there were no gaps, similar to how you'd apply caulk around joints in a shower or tub. I've seen covers you can put over this, and may consider that if it leaks again.
 

 
3. I removed the battery and battery tray so I could get to the heater core area behind the battery. I removed my previous attempt where I used silicon and it was not holding up well at all. I cleared that off using a painter's tool, then went to town on the RTV. I could see the spongy gasket material that was getting saturated. I built up the area by the sponge and proceeded to RTV that entire area, including running up the side of the heater core/blower area so NO water would get in.
 

 
If you look closely, you'll see where that gap in the metal had been and where the gasket was showing. I built it up a bit more after this pic and now water will not collect there, and even if it DID, there'd be no way for it to get in.
 
After the rain we had last week, I checked it out and it was totally dry.
 
I also have the A/C drain tube installed, in case people wanted to see that. You don't use the A/C that much, and this may already be in place, but worth it if it is not there currently - so when you DO use the A/C, it is good to go.
 

 
So if you are getting wet floorboards, doing this may not totally solve your problem (windows/doors, windshield leaks, etc), but it will definitely stop one avenue of water.
 
-Paul

#1232 of 1886 97 Wrangler Air Flow Problem by sandmc

Mar 28, 2008 (9:15 pm)

Air will blow on defrost and on feet, but will not blow air to the face (either fresh or A/C). When moving the lever to the face position, it begins to make a higher pitched whine sound, and continues to blow through the defrost vents. I am not sure if I am losing vacuum or if there is something that is hanging up the damper. Any ideas?

#1233 of 1886 Re: Snapping/Cracking Sound When Starting Out [erickpl] by sadworld

Mar 29, 2008 (5:41 am)

Replying to: erickpl (Mar 28, 2008 6:16 am)
Hmmm. No chirping while driving, and I haven't noticed anything when turning, but I'll listen closer now. I only have the popping when leaving from a stop - and it was still doing it this morning. Thanks for the thought. I'll dig around on some other posts out there for u-joint problems and see if anyone else is describing my problem.

#1234 of 1886 Re: Snapping/Cracking Sound When Starting Out [sadworld] by erickpl

Apr 01, 2008 (6:03 am)

Replying to: sadworld (Mar 29, 2008 5:41 am)
You may also want to check your transmission mounts on your cross member/skid plate. If it is broken, you may have to replace it. Fortunately it IS something you can do yourself as long as you have a floor jack to hold the transmission up once you remove the skid plate. I THINK it is only about $30.00 for the OEM part...
 
-Paul

#1235 of 1886 Re: 97 Wrangler Air Flow Problem [sandmc] by erickpl

Apr 01, 2008 (6:03 am)

Replying to: sandmc (Mar 28, 2008 9:15 pm)
Sounds like the door that directs flow is not working properly. I know on Grand Cherokee's it is called a blend door, and I THINK it is the same thing on the TJ's.
 
-Paul

#1236 of 1886 engine died in traffic by tnc2008

Apr 01, 2008 (3:17 pm)

I have a 99 wrangler 4.0 5 sp. I was sitting in traffic today and it died on me. Tried to start it back would not start. Pushed it into a parking lot got in it and it started right up, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
                                                                                       thank you

#1237 of 1886 94 wrangler tranny removal by skimsurf

Apr 01, 2008 (10:33 pm)

I need to know what, if any sequence to remove a transmission from a 94 wrangler 2.5l 5 speed. I know I got about 6-7 bolts after I get through the skid plate, but after that Im lost. Never done any drive train work, I just need to know if there is a sequence in the bolts to take out so I dont damage anything else while I take this on. I plan on doing this tomorrow, well, today the 2nd of april, so the quicker the response the better. Get back to me ASAP. Thanks!

#1238 of 1886 Re: engine died in traffic [tnc2008] by skimsurf

Apr 01, 2008 (10:37 pm)

Replying to: tnc2008 (Apr 01, 2008 3:17 pm)
Im bettin starter. I got a 94 and if its anything like mine the starter is built into the flywheel. Did, it make a squeal when it happened? It may have just stopped up with the fly wheel, and pushing it just broke it lose. Just a guess, but it happened to me last year, and mine did that but didnt start back up, and I had to replace the starter, look into it. peace.

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