Why is my Jeep Patriot misfiring?
A vacuum leak or a faulty fuel pump can also cause this symptom as well. The first thing the mechanic will do is determine which cylinder or cylinders is misfiring, and the spark plug color is probably the best way to tell. If needed, the spark plug can be replaced.
What are the problems with the 2014 Jeep Patriot?
See all problems of the 2014 Jeep Patriot . Etc light was coming on, car would not accelerate as should when gas pedal was pressed. Car would jerk forward as if was about to die. Trying to get onto highway is always sketchy.
Why does my Jeep Patriot have no acceleration?
Then car would only hit 20 mph , and rpms would hit 6k with no acceleration. Pull over and sit 5 minutes then car would accelerate normal. But the problem happens everytime I start car and go to drive. Have read that the has been an ecu and other issues and recalls for it with many others complaining.
How to tell if your Jeep Patriot has a throttle sensor?
Give us your vehicle I.D. information (year, engine, etc.) and the vehicle codes and we might be able to get you started to avoid guessing and throwing parts at it.
Why is the Check Engine light on on my Jeep?
You’re driving along when you notice that orange, engine-shaped icon lights up on your instrument cluster. Once you determine it’s your Jeep check engine light, you might feel alarmed. Or maybe you already know that’s what it is.
How to check engine light on Jeep Patriot?
A compression check (or better a leak down test) can check the mechanics. Let the dealer know you’ve already switched the coils and got the same result. ^^and dealer already put in new plugs last thursday – not sure what it is, dealer trying to make good on it, but glad i bought extended warranty as well.
Why is the ignition timing off on my Jeep Patriot?
As for the ignition timing being off, there’s nothing going on there. The engines have fixed cam and crank angle sensors and the ignition timing is set and controlled by the computer. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
Why does my Jeep Patriot light up sideways?
It could be the rubber boot on the coil. If they don’t seal properly to the plug they can actually fire the spark sideways into the spark plug tube that everything sits into the head on. Die-electric grease helps seal the boot and give a high resistance path.
What to do if your engine light goes out?
It may take several start/stops of the engine before it resets the light though (5 key on/off cycles sticks in my head). If it does not go out though, try Advance Auto or AutoZone, they read codes for free (if the jeeps not under warranty) then post the code back here so we can help. Good luck!