Why does my Jeep Patriot engine not start?
There are a lot of issues that can cause your Patriot to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code. It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes.
What are the top problems with the Jeep Patriot?
The 2016 model year got a little bit better than the previous years, with the body and paint still being the top problem category. The next highest problem issues with the Jeep Patriot involve the brakes, the engine, and the electrical system.
Is the Jeep Patriot a safe car to drive?
The Jeep Patriot is a fairly safe and reliable car, but earned lower rankings in many categories and earned a low ranking in the Car US News scorecard. It is also important to determine the overall IIHS safety ratings to determine if this is a confidence-inspiring car to drive.
When did the Jeep Patriot first come out?
The Jeep Patriot first debuted with the Jeep Compass in April 2006 for the next year, and shared a platform with the GS platform, differentiated only by their styling and marketing.
Is there a problem with my Jeep Patriot?
Well, another year, another major problem with the Pat. Two weeks ago, I went out to start it and it wouldn’t start. No crank or anything. Battery is nearly new, all lights lit up brightly, radio worked fine.
When did the Jeep Patriot first start up?
We bought the car brand new from the dealership 4/15/14, first incident was in the afternoon after the car had been driven 15 miles to the mall on 4/19/14. When the tow truck driver arrived it started right up for him. The second time was 6/20/14, car had been driven 10 miles.
What kind of starter does a Jeep Patriot have?
Im a 2hr drive away from my vehicle and wont get a chance to be back to look at it until tomoro or the next day. Cycle your key 3 times see if it throws a code though. Mine showed p1279 starter circuit 2 open. I spliced into a wire directly at the tipm. Cant remember the colour right now exactly. But it was in the small brown connector.
Is the Jeep Patriot a front wheel drive car?
Both front wheel drive and four wheel drive are both available for the Jeep Patriot. The system is a four wheel drive or all wheel drive system that is front wheel drive when it has traction on the road, but can also put up to around 50% power to the rear wheels.
There are a lot of issues that can cause your Patriot to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code. It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes.
Is there a tipm for the Jeep Patriot?
If all you problems lead back to the tipm, Dorman Manufacturing makes a tipm for much cheaper for your 07-09. They have a video on youtube also how to program it to your vehicle.
How much does a Jeep Patriot part cost?
Based on the TSB, they quoted me over the phone $130 for the part and another $150 for labor, but who knows what other “problems” they’re going to find along the way. Keep me posted about this.
Are there any problems with the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
See all problems of the 2017 Jeep Patriot . The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Occasionally, the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
Where can I get a Jeep Patriot repaired?
The vehicle was taken to napleton northlake Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (3701 northlake blvd, lake park, FL 33403, (888) 520-8157) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer repaired the ignition switch and replaced the battery, but the failure recurred.
Where did the 2012 Jeep Patriot lose power?
We have now had 2 episodes of our 2012 Jeep Patriot suddenly losing power while driving on the interstate at between 65 to 70 mph. The first time was on i39 in southern illinois when the temperature was in the 90s. We were able to pull off on to the shoulder.
What to do if your Jeep Patriot won’t start?
Two weeks ago, I went out to start it and it wouldn’t start. No crank or anything. Battery is nearly new, all lights lit up brightly, radio worked fine. I looked into it and there is a TSB for the wireless control module, and a simple quick fix is to disconnect the battery for 30 seconds and reconnect and that will reset the WCM.
Where is the starter button on a Jeep Patriot?
Click to expand… It is built in to the back of the main fuse board or power module (TIPM) depending on who is describing it. Just traced the starter command wire from the selenoid back through the car to that part of the fuse panel. I’m starting to wonder if it could be a neutral sensor where ever that is.
Im a 2hr drive away from my vehicle and wont get a chance to be back to look at it until tomoro or the next day. Cycle your key 3 times see if it throws a code though. Mine showed p1279 starter circuit 2 open. I spliced into a wire directly at the tipm. Cant remember the colour right now exactly. But it was in the small brown connector.
Based on the TSB, they quoted me over the phone $130 for the part and another $150 for labor, but who knows what other “problems” they’re going to find along the way. Keep me posted about this.
If all you problems lead back to the tipm, Dorman Manufacturing makes a tipm for much cheaper for your 07-09. They have a video on youtube also how to program it to your vehicle.
What’s the problem with my Patriot hard shift?
Jeep bucking, hard shift, missing, hesitation 2.4 liter fix. Patriot, Compass Problem solved! – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
What causes a Jeep Patriot to stall out?
This can be caused by the fuel pump or fuel filter. If your Jeep Patriot’s engine timing is off, it’s going to stall out, misfire, and altogether not run properly. Here are some of the more common causes of an engine timing problem: VVT Problem – Many modern engines are equipped with Variable Valve Timing.
What should I do if my Jeep Cherokee won’t start?
Start your jeep and let it run for 5 minutes. If the problem is a dead battery, then this will charge it. Do not start the car that has the live battery. Disconnect all cables in the opposite order that you connected them.
What causes a Jeep Patriot to not start?
The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still on the outside of the garage, when turning the key in the ignition and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure.
Are there any problems with the 2015 Jeep Patriot?
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Patriot. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Occasionally, the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000. See all problems of the 2015 Jeep Patriot .
The vehicle was taken to napleton northlake Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (3701 northlake blvd, lake park, FL 33403, (888) 520-8157) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer repaired the ignition switch and replaced the battery, but the failure recurred.
What to do if your Jeep won’t start?
With the key in the “start” position, if the starter motor is getting power but the starter doesn’t work, then the starter is condemned and replaced. Note that starters can and do sometimes develop intermittent faults due to bad spots on the armature.
How to re-learn the Jeep Patriot ECU?
Wait for all idiot lights to turn off (last one will be the the throttle indicator – the two half-moons w/ a lightning bolt between them). 3). Over the course of 15 seconds, slowly depress the throttle all the way to the floor. Try not to waver or be too jerky, just a nice slow, smooth push. 4).
What kind of engine does a Patriot sport have?
To wit: 08 Jeep Patriot Sport, 4×2, 5-spd manual, 2.4L GEMA engine, aftermarket rims, Yoko GeoLanders (235/65/15), OEM or equivalent air/oil filters (haven’t pulled them out to check yet), factory exhaust, no aftermarket engine, electronic, or transmission enhancements. BONE STOCK, save for the wheels.
Is there a defect in the Jeep Patriot?
A soon as we started it both the Electronic Throttle Control & Electronic Traction Control System light came on. We was able to get it into the kroger parking lot turned it off for a couple minutes and when we started it back up it was like it never happen. Is this a defect on the jeep? We have a 2009 Jeep Patriot Sport. 82K miles.
Wait for all idiot lights to turn off (last one will be the the throttle indicator – the two half-moons w/ a lightning bolt between them). 3). Over the course of 15 seconds, slowly depress the throttle all the way to the floor. Try not to waver or be too jerky, just a nice slow, smooth push. 4).
What’s the throttle response on a Jeep Patriot?
The throttle response would only give me about a 100 RPM’s. Limped home, reset it again, everything fine for maybe five minutes. ETC light came back on. Then the car would accelerate up to 2100 RPM’s until I stepped on the brakes]
Why is my etc light not working on my 2010 Jeep Patriot?
My 2010 FD1 started getting the ETC light a few times summer 2012, but it would start ok and just not want to run over 3k RPMs. That was at maybe 40k miles, and it hasn’t bothered me in maybe a year. Could just be some computer thing with the way I’m driving it, could be some random glitch.
Click to expand… It is built in to the back of the main fuse board or power module (TIPM) depending on who is describing it. Just traced the starter command wire from the selenoid back through the car to that part of the fuse panel. I’m starting to wonder if it could be a neutral sensor where ever that is.
We bought the car brand new from the dealership 4/15/14, first incident was in the afternoon after the car had been driven 15 miles to the mall on 4/19/14. When the tow truck driver arrived it started right up for him. The second time was 6/20/14, car had been driven 10 miles.
Why does my 2014 Jeep Patriot not start?
I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot with 21 miles and 4 days after we took possession of it wouldn’t start for when the tow truck driver arrived it started for him, but I took it to the dealer anyway. They had it for several days and said it wouldn’t repeat the problem and no codes were found when they checked it.
Why does my car not shift into first gear?
The signs that the car will show at this time are: The transmission won’t shift and the car makes a grinding sound when the engine is running. Besides, pulling out of first gear will feel harder than normal. The transmission will shift in and out of gear without any issue when the car is not running.
What causes a car to not go into gear when in neutral?
Low level of transmission fluid. The components in modern manual transmission are always in motion even when the gears are in neutral. If there is no lubricant in the gearbox, you could have done major damage to the engine and gearbox components by running the car.
What happens if there is no lubricant in the gearbox?
If there is no lubricant in the gearbox, you could have done major damage to the engine and gearbox components by running the car. You could end up with an expensive repair and even replacement of the whole transmission system.
The 2016 model year got a little bit better than the previous years, with the body and paint still being the top problem category. The next highest problem issues with the Jeep Patriot involve the brakes, the engine, and the electrical system.
Why is my starter not engaging the flywheel?
Tighten the mounting bolts and other connecting wires. If the mounting bolt is loose, the starter drive will not engage the flywheel properly. It will make a grinding noise when you try to fire up your engine. What this means is that the pinion gear on the starter is clashing with the ring gear on the flywheel. Check the pinion gear.