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Check Engine Light

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by weinbottle, Aug 31, 2016.

  1. Aug 31, 2016 at 4:51 PM
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    weinbottle

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    I have a 2011 Wrangler Sahara, with only 31,000 miles on it, and no engine modifications. A few weeks ago, I got a "Check Engine" light. The car ran fine, could not detect any malfunction, strange noise, or poor performance.

    Took it to the dealer, who diagnosed it as a leak in the evaporative system, and replaced the E.S.I.M. module. It seemed OK for about 2 weeks, then the "Check Engine" light came on again. This time, they found a fault code P0300, multiple engine misfire.

    They performed a flash of the P.C.M., said it was not related to the earlier incident. However, they said that if I got a another similar fault code, it could mean that I would have to replace the cylinder head.

    Today, the check engine light came back on again. I think that if it is the P0300 code again, it does not seem likely that I need a new cylinder head. I am suspicious. Any similar problem out there? Any thoughts at all? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Aug 31, 2016 at 4:58 PM
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  3. Aug 31, 2016 at 7:51 PM
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    Hi Richard-
    Thanks for the info. Sounds like there could be quite a bit of troubleshooting involved.
    Jon
     
  4. Aug 31, 2016 at 8:15 PM
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    Yeah...that one sounds like such a general code it can be a pain. However, in my researching this, I did not come across anything which said replacing the head was called for. Certainly, that does not mean it can't be that but I think there are more probable (and less expensive) things to check on first.

    I like this guy's take on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyvdWeyDHf4
     
  5. Sep 1, 2016 at 4:54 AM
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    Lol. That guy was aewsome. I like how he got straight to the point
     
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  6. Sep 13, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    So did this get all straightened out?
     
  7. Sep 15, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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    Yes. It turned out the error code this last time was not for engine misfires. It was again related to the evaporative system. The dealer replaced the gas tank (at no charge, said the warranty had been extended on the gas tank), and some other evaporative module. They did not charge for the second item, because they felt that the problem had been misdiagnosed the first time around. I think I will stick with dealer. Unfortunately, I now have a "gascap" warning light on the dash. I think it may be related to the gas tank replacement. The dealer will check it out on Monday. I will keep you guys posted.
     
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