Can a throttle body cause a car to go into limp mode?
In the case of the throttle body (and related sensor), delayed to false information can cause the computer to make faulty corrections to the air-fuel mixture. You might notice a switch into “limp-home” mode, where the power to the car’s engine noticeably reduced power is reduced no matter how hard you press the pedal.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Patriot?
VERY, VERY Dangerous. Jeep has since purchased the car back from us. I received a check engine light one morning while I was driving to work. During the drive (approximately 45 miles), the check engine light went away and it did not return. Throttle Body had to be replaced. ETC light came on and would flash when trying to add acceleration.
What causes fluid leak in Jeep Patriot engine?
FLUID LEAK-ENGINE—THERMOSTAT HOUSING SEAL/GASKET LEAKING BETWEEN HEAD AND HOUSING. INSTALLED NEW SEAL AND THERMOSTAT PURGED AIR FROM SYSTEM PROBLEM FIXED. Couldn’t calibrate the compass to the correct zone.
Why does the service light come on on my Jeep Patriot?
Service 4WD light also came on with stability control light, but from what I read, all three lights just come on when the throttle body has issues. Issue with the electronic throttle control which had created a warning light along with engine check light. Results in a stutter in engine performance. No engine codes recorded and issue not resolved.
What kind of engine does a Jeep Patriot have?
The Jeep Patriot is a 4-door compact SUV that comes in a transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and comes with various engines, like the 2.0-liter World I4, the 2.0-liter VW l4, 2.2-liter OM65 l4, and the 2.4-liter World l4 option.
What’s the problem with my Jeep Patriot engine?
Issue with the electronic throttle control which had created a warning light along with engine check light. Results in a stutter in engine performance. No engine codes recorded and issue not resolved. Replaced primary and secondary thermostats. New replacement transmission had same problem as old transmission.
What causes a 2008 Jeep Patriot to stall?
2008 Jeep Patriot stalls shortly after filling up the fuel tank. Bought it used, and on the first fill up, got about . 5 miles before engine stalled. On my second fill up, on December 29, 2017, it stalled again after filling the fuel tank and driving in moderate traffic. Again at approximately . 5 miles.
Is the Jeep Patriot equipped with a CVT?
The high-revving nature of a vehicle equipped with a CVT raises the interior noise level as a result, and I do not like a high interior noise level in my car. So–I opted for an Outback with the larger 3.6 liter engine and a “conventional” 5-speed automatic transmission.
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.