Why is my oil pump not working on my Jeep Wrangler?

Why is my oil pump not working on my Jeep Wrangler?

The oil pump is variable pressure, and even if its functioning but the speed control fails it will kick out a code. This is a very common problem with the Pentastars. Got it back today. Paperwork reads: The also did the power steering line/tranny line recall repair while they had it.

Is the oil pump on a jeep Pentastar working?

There seems to be a few posts here and I think in the General Jeep forum about Oil Pumps in the New Jeeps….. The oil pump is variable pressure, and even if its functioning but the speed control fails it will kick out a code. This is a very common problem with the Pentastars.

What’s the oil pressure on a Jeep Wrangler?

Upon startup – if you switch the EVIC to “vehicle information” you’ll see the oil pressure run between 60-80 psi until the coolant temp hits around 195 degrees (it doesn’t have an engine oil temp indicator). Above 195 degrees, the oil pressure then drops and runs between 35-45 psi.

What does p06dd code mean on oil pump?

My 2013 JKUR started throwing a P06DD code “Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck Off” after the first oil change at 2000. First time I took it to the dealer and they just reset it and said to see if it comes up again.

What to do about a bad oil pump?

Change the oil and use a OE filter from the dealer and see if that helps. Click to expand… Don’t see how an oil filter would affect oil pressure that much, oil pressure regulating valve is at the pump, I believe, plus oil filters have a bypass valve that comes into play during cold starts.

What’s the code for a bad oil pump?

P06DD Code – Bad Oil Pump? 2013 Town & Country check engine light came on with a code P06DD. Brought it to the dealer and the said the oil pump needs to be replaced. Oil pressure seems fine, running fine so I find this really hard to believe. Only 20,000 miles and I never had an oil pump go bad on any of my other vehicles.

The oil pump is variable pressure, and even if its functioning but the speed control fails it will kick out a code. This is a very common problem with the Pentastars. Got it back today. Paperwork reads: The also did the power steering line/tranny line recall repair while they had it.

There seems to be a few posts here and I think in the General Jeep forum about Oil Pumps in the New Jeeps….. The oil pump is variable pressure, and even if its functioning but the speed control fails it will kick out a code. This is a very common problem with the Pentastars.