Here are some of the most common reasons why your Jeep might shut off while driving and their solutions as well. 1. Faulty Air Flow. One of the most common reasons that can leave the engine of your Jeep to be running in bad shape or just not at all is a bad MAF (mass airflow sensor). The main job of the MAF sensor is to measure the air’s ...Jeep Wrangler Forums. YJ Wrangler Technical Forum loss of power when hot ... 92 yj was running fine until yesterday. while city driving sudden power loss occured. ... A/c was on, but low. I have an 01 XJ (black)with 50k, engine running at 208F. I dunno about overheating with the temp being what is usually is, no lights came on, i jjust pu8lled ...Answered in 12 minutes by: Jeep Mechanic: Chris (aka-Moose) Chris (aka-Moose) Category: Jeep. Satisfied Customers: 84,015. Experience: 24 years of experience diagnosing & repairing. Verified. Howdy from Tennessee, I'm Chris aka Moose. I'm glad you've come here to get help.Having your Jeep overheat while driving is a bit scary. We'll explain why your Jeep might be overheating and what you should do it about it. An overheating Jeep engine can have a few causes. The most common is a lack of antifreeze or coolant within the coolant reservoir. You might also have a plugged radiator that is unable to efficiently cool.New kid in town, google shows this forum a lot so figured I try the experts here first. 2002 TJ 4.0L manual with 167k miles started overheating recently. Oddly, it would run normal temps for about 15min or so, then suddenly heat up and the Check Gauges light comes on. A minute or so later...10 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Apr 11, 2021. My 2013 JK (114,000k) is having issues overheating. Thermostat is not that old (about a year) so I replaced the PCV valve which was toast (and quite a pain in the arse). At idle or even low speeds (45-50) it’s fine. But as speed increases the temp goes up.Oct 10, 2017 · 951 posts · Joined 2016. #3 · Oct 10, 2017. 230 is definitely not overheating for the 3.6L, even seeing 240 is pretty typical. A lot of us (including myself) don't really like seeing the numbers so high, but there's no choice but to accept that the engineers designed the engine to operate at this temperature range. Thanks for posting the TSB info. Seems like my Jeep might need the new fan module. When I first got it it would avg 204* no matter how long I've driven it or how long it sit idle. Now when driving it's ok since Jeep is moving but idle for a few minutes and the temp will rise. It hasn't given any warning light but 227* is hitting close to the ...Fast forward to today (no incidents for the last couple of weeks), and it kicks on while I'm going about 40mph. And then turns off, then on, then off etc. And now the ABS and traction control lights are staying on (before they would flash then turn back off). I've poked the wheel bearings on the front wheels, and I didn't feel any movement.50625 posts · Joined 2005. #2 · Nov 23, 2021. The first thing I'd do is physically remove both battery connections and clean both the posts and the inside of the connectors with a wire brush. Then reconnect them and see what happens. Dirty/loose/corroded battery connections can cause that kind of intermittent problem even if the connections ...Stop driving immediately if the Jeep overheats - don't worsen engine damage. Common culprits include coolant leaks, faulty thermostat, bad water pump, and damaged radiator. Inspect the cooling system only when completely cool to avoid burns. Top off coolant, replace thermostat and hoses, and flush radiator to fix many overheating issues.Hello All, Looking for any input for 2020 Gladiator Launch Edition Rubicon overheating issues out there. I have had my Jeep into the Service center on 5 different occasions, (3 Different Service Centers) and still have overheating problems. A couple of times it ran hot enough that I had to pull over and shut it down totally.12 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Jun 12, 2017. I have a 13 JKU and for the past month or so have felt a jolting while driving at a steady speed of around 50-60 mph. It is very random and I cant pinpoint anything that goes along with it except for the speed is usually in that range. The "jolt" feels like a split second loss of power.Quail Valley, CA. Jan 28, 2019. #2. Pull thermostat. Drill 1/8" hole in flange at the 12 o'clock position, put it back in. Run the engine up to temp with cap off of radiator, if it bubbles out lots of coolant right before thermostat opens, pull it and drill a 3/16" hole and put it back in clocked correctly.298 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Jan 24, 2016. A couple days ago my TJ overheated, pulled over immediatly. I replaced the thermostat, which after testing turned out to be defective. After putting everything back together I idled the Jeep while bleeding the coolant of air and noticed no leaks. After a quick drive the temp held steady, but was ...When I started driving (with AC on) still no problems until I stopped in a parking lot and it would stay at 210 for a lil while, but then noticeably goes to 260 after 4-5 minutes. I cleaned the IAC for the rough idle, but havent really been driving the jeep to see if it fixed the idle issue.So the Jeep has been overheating at idle about 15-20 degrees I'd say. I've known about this for a few weeks now but my short commute doesn't really require any stopping so i've ignored it. Today it hit close to right between 210-260. Usually it smooths out once I start driving but it stayed hot for about a mile and a half home.913 posts · Joined 2017. #2 · Jun 18, 2019. Your AC may cut out because an overheating condition is sensed. First things first, once the engine cooled down entirely (so couple of hours), open the radiator cap and check the level in the radiator. Don't rely on the reading of the overflow bottle.70 mph in 6th gear = 2614 rpms. Torque available to the rear wheels = 972 ft lbs. Available HP = 124. If this is not enough power to climb the hill or if I can not accelerate I am at 100% engine load or greater. Lets down shift to 5th. 2614 rpms in 5th gear = 57 mph. Torque available to the rear wheels = 1220 ft lbs.The Jeep didn’t complain one bit in the extreme heat. Death Valley in JULY 2016 with my 2013 JKR —3.6 V6 and 5-speed auto. It was 120F. No overheating issues at all. 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon + 2018 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth. Owned nine Jeep Wranglers and two Grand Cherokees. bpl and Old Dogger. T.Jan 26, 2019. #1. I have a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0 with 160,000 miles on the original engine. I purchased this Jeep about 3 years ago and it had a bad water pump on it when I bought it. I changed the water pump, fan clutch, and thermostat as soon as I bought it. Even with that, the temperature would begin climbing over 210 degrees while ...I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler that runs fine on highway. An hour running at 75mph at temperature is at about 213F (ambient temperature about 90F) However if I get stuck in stop and go traffic that temp creeps higher and higher until it eventually will trip the "Check Gauges" light and move the needle over to the red.RPM's drop while driving. Randomly over the past couple weeks, my RPM's have been dropping while cruising down the road, usually under 3000 rpms. While parked, the idle is erratic, usually when I start it in the morning it will jump up to 1500 and stay there for a while. CEL is a code 21, but I replaced the o2 sensor a couple months ago, and ...22 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Feb 2, 2017. I've got a '16 JKU w/ Manual Tran and recently I've noticed a sloshing sound when I start up and move forwards or backwards. I can usually hear the sound for a few minutes. It sounds like like some kind of fluid or water is splashing around underneath the center console area.The other common cause of overheating in jeeps is caked on mud and dirt from a previous trip through mud. Reactions: Jamrock and Catiajockey. OP . OP. Medsker Well-Known Member. First Name Jon ... 2021 Wrangler, 2017 VW Alltrack, 2003 VW Eurovan Occupation Mechanical Engineer Jun 1, 2022 #7 Medsker said: I thought about the winch. It's just ...Jan 28, 2019. #2. Pull thermostat. Drill 1/8" hole in flange at the 12 o'clock position, put it back in. Run the engine up to temp with cap off of radiator, if it bubbles out lots of coolant right before thermostat opens, pull it and drill a 3/16" hole and put it back in clocked correctly.Jan 28, 2019. #2. Pull thermostat. Drill 1/8" hole in flange at the 12 o'clock position, put it back in. Run the engine up to temp with cap off of radiator, if it bubbles out lots of coolant right before thermostat opens, pull it and drill a 3/16" hole and put it back in clocked correctly.The other common cause of overheating in jeeps is caked on mud and dirt from a previous trip through mud. Reactions: Jamrock and Catiajockey. OP . OP. Medsker Well-Known Member. First Name Jon ... 2021 Wrangler, 2017 VW Alltrack, 2003 VW Eurovan Occupation Mechanical Engineer Jun 1, 2022 #7 Medsker said: I thought about …Jeep started overheating while idling... yesterday the temps outside was around 100 degrees, and I had the AC blasting. I drove about 20 miles on the highway and the temperature was fine. When I got into some traffic and was idling, the check gauges light came on and my temperature gauge was in the red.#3 · Jul 31, 2022. check the hose that goes to the over flow at the rad. It is a slip fit and they do not hold in time. Basically leaks air into the system at cool down when its tying to top …Jeep runs hot while driving. I have a 2012 jeep jku sport, It runs hot only while driving, as soon as I park it and just let it idle it cooks down to around 208-215 and stays constant, while driving it has/will get as high as 245, but will fluctuate from 228-235. I have replaced the oil cooler (was leaking), the thermostat, and radiator cap.2021 Wrangler Overheating. Hi, I leased a Wrangler in October and thus far haven't had any issues until today when I drove to work. Once I stopped my car and went to make a call (with the engine still running), the temperature maxed out and the console started beeping. It went down to the half-way point on its own after about 15 seconds, with ...Normally when the fan comes on after a few seconds/minutes of starting. There is either air in the coolant lines, or a stuck thermostat. There is a bleeder valve on the top of the thermostat. You may have to remove the air intake to get at it, then use a screw driver to turn the bleeder valve to release the air until the cooler starts spitting out.481 posts · Joined 2007. #5 · Jul 13, 2008. If it only overheats at idle (like in traffic), don't forget the fan clutch. It's probably not the thermostat, or else it would be overheating while driving, too. Check coolant, add if needed, and then look to the fan clutch. With the engine off, spin the fan with your hand pretty hard.5. Four days later, overheating again, temp 237f, running cool on highway, first rise in temperature was second traffic light after highway. cooling fan at max, heat would come and go from heater core. 6. Purge air from cooling system. I used a radiator funnel. Rinse and repeat every four days or so until October 2021. Things I have checked: 1.Jeep was NOT overheating before this. May. Jeep started drifting to 3/4 on the gauge and warning light came on when driving on the highway. A side note. I upgraded the front bumper and added a winch in March. The same repair shop from February warranty replaced the thermostat. May. Immediately started overheating and leaking antifreeze.By Isaac Lee May 29, 2023. If you're driving your Jeep and it suddenly shuts off and won't start again, there could be a few different causes. The most common reason is that the Jeep's engine has overheated and needs to cool down. Another possibility is that the fuel line is blocked or the fuel filter is dirty and needs to be replaced.I just purchased a 2014 jeep rubicon. First time owning a jeep it was fine the first 2 days, today i hit the highway and as soon as i hit 70 mph the car starts to slowly overheat. Its fine at 60mph or while in town driving. But at 70mph it will overheat and start yelling at me. Any help will be greatly appreciated.7 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Jun 5, 2013. Friend recently got a 2006 TJ Unlimited (LJ) with 82k miles, temp gauge says 210, but if you open the hood the engine bay feels very hot. You can't even touch the two metal support/stiffener rods that run at an angle from radiator area to firewall area. And don't even think about touching anything on ...The engine dies after it warms up, and won't start up again until it cools all the way back down. I've scanned about 10 pages of messages and didn't see others with the same issue. I've had it in my garage and now went through three cycles and by warm-up, it seems to actually get a little hot, about 220-230 I'd guess before it shuts off.31 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Nov 23, 2023. Hey guys, new to the forum and new to Jeeps. We just bought a 2012 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited with the 3.6l on 11/20 and that night on the way home from the lot it started overheating! The lot came and got it and called the next day and said the thermostat was stuck and it was good to go now so I went ...If your Jeep Wrangler is suddenly overheating more than it should be, this could be caused by low fluid levels, a malfunctioning water pump, a clogged radiator, or something else. You’ll want to pull over as …I never had an issue with it overheating until I tried driving it from San Francisco to Phoenix. It seems to only be an issue when temperatures are 100+ degrees outside. ... Sometimes it takes a while. Build Thread 2006 Rubicon, Black, 4.0, auto trans, mods slowly in progress, ... Jeep Wrangler Forum. 9M posts221 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Feb 3, 2015. I have a 2006 TJRU with a plow. The plow is only used for my driveway, and occasionally I dig out a neighbor or 2. Heres the problem, when I travel with the plow on, the jeep overheats. It's only when traveling at speed. Say 40-55 or so. Never at idle, and never while plowing.Common Causes of Jeep Wrangler Overheating. 1. Low Coolant Levels. Low coolant levels are one of the most common culprits of Jeep Wrangler overheating. Insufficient coolant can’t effectively regulate engine temperature, leading to overheating. Ensure your coolant reservoir is filled to the recommended level. 2. Faulty Cooling Fan.New kid in town, google shows this forum a lot so figured I try the experts here first. 2002 TJ 4.0L manual with 167k miles started overheating recently. Oddly, it would run normal temps for about 15min or so, then suddenly heat up and the Check Gauges light comes on. A minute or so later...Your Wrangler must have been older and did not have a normal operating temperature of 195-220 F. Nevada_545 January 8, 2021, 8:25pm 33. The larger tires create more drag but this is anticipated in the design of the vehicle as larger tires are a common modification.2545 posts · Joined 2004. #16 · Apr 21, 2009. 1) electric "booster" fan turns on at 217'F and off at 209'F. 2) the 4.0 design operating temp is 210'F with a 190'F stock thermostat. 3) most "hot idle temp creepup at red light" issues are a worn out fan clutch. $40 part, 1 hour job, handtools only, and fan clutch lifespan is 3-5 years.54 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Jan 10, 2015. Had my 2014 Unlimited Rubicon X with manual transmission and engine block heater misbehave today. Had been driving for about 20 minutes when the temperature gauge dropped from "normal" to "C" and the heater was blowing cool instead of hot. Pulled to the side of the road and sat there for 45 …87 4.2 YJ cutting off intermittently while driving. A few days ago while driving it shut off for a split second, and the tacho read zero. It did this a few times in a very short period then died. But started right back up and didn't act up the rest of the day. The next day it did the same one time.It was fine when driving at slow city speeds. I have purged all of the air out of the system while the jeep was inclined. Did that 2 nights in a row until I got no more air out. Water pump is working, thermostat is opening when it should. Fan is kicking on, system has the proper coolant, and the radiator cap is OEM and correct for the Jeep.31 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Nov 23, 2023. Hey guys, new to the forum and new to Jeeps. We just bought a 2012 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited with the 3.6l on 11/20 and that night on the way home from the lot it started overheating! The lot came and got it and called the next day and said the thermostat was stuck and it was good to go now so I went ...Need help - JK overheating issue while on vacation. ... Driving hard uphill in a JKU with 3:21 gears will do that. AC on? ... Jeep Wrangler Forum. 9M posts 469K members Since 2005 A forum community dedicated to Jeep Wrangler owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about reviews, performance, trail riding, gear, suspension, tires ...70 mph in 6th gear = 2614 rpms. Torque available to the rear wheels = 972 ft lbs. Available HP = 124. If this is not enough power to climb the hill or if I can not accelerate I am at 100% engine load or greater. Lets down shift to 5th. 2614 rpms in 5th gear = 57 mph. Torque available to the rear wheels = 1220 ft lbs.My 95 4.0 started overheating the other day while driving. I returned home and parked it right away. The first thing I did was check the coolant and it was full. ... (Sold:redface:)1994 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L, Bestop top /w steel half door and slider windows 5 speed, 2.5" lift, 31" tires,rack lights. Save Share. Like. B. bt-dub Discussion starterI have a 2012 jku, I've been battling overheating for a while with it. Let me give some quick details. Living in colorado at 7000 foot, traveling often in the 8-12k range. Have replaced radiator, water pump, rad cap x3, thermostat x2, and done full system flush, fill, burp. Passed compression and cooling system pressure test last round.4 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Oct 5, 2014. I have a 99 WJ 4.7 I just drained the radiator today and had to pull off the lower radiator hose to drain it. I refilled it and removed the bleed plug to purge the air out. Start the jeep and take it for a ride ,temp goes up to 210 which is normal so I try the heat, that works great so I think ...RedDog311 Discussion starter. 8 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · May 25, 2012. Noticed while driving yesterday that the engine was overheating. Put in fresh coolant, used brand new Mopar coolant, 50/50 mix with distilled water. Also replaced the thermostat. Today the engine is still overheating. We've been having some 80-90 degree days here recently ...Having struggled with overheating, this might be your solution for a Pentastar 3.6 engine.Also works on 3.8 V6 EnginesCheap enough to try!Buy your Radiator c...RussellZJ98. 184 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Nov 1, 2010. My engine just recently started up the same issue. Smoke coming from the front right portion of the radiator. Almost by my battery. I cannot find any leaks, but the coolant smell is strong. When I first noticed it there was coolant around my fan.The 2014 Jeep Wrangler features a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. The Wrangler’s V6 engine provides 285 horsepower and is easily able to handle trailers, cargo and even sm...1 post · Joined 2011. #12 · Sep 23, 2011. jeep shuts off Repaired. I have a 99 grand cherokee that would shut off at very inappropriate times my problem was in the electrical plugs under the hood on the passenger side rear firewall. Remove battery neg cable and coolant overflow tank and you will see the 3 plug terminals.An update on the Jeep Wrangler overheating issue and poor electrical fan operationTo the best of my knowledge I have never heard the electric radiator fan come on and have had no overheating problems. I did have the heater core replaced 8 months ago for no heat. A couple of weeks ago the electric radiator fan came on during a 2 hour drive and was very loud. After that day, that fan now comes on at full speed whenever driving ...This is a great place to start if you notice oil leaking from the valve covers. 2. Overheating. If your engine is overheating it’ll smoke as the temperature rises. Compared to oil, the smell will be sweeter. The smoke will be a pure white color. Overheating is typically caused by: Bad Thermostat. Leaking Radiator.Okay I am new here and this is my first post.So hi:wave: to you all. I just trained in my BMW roadster for a jeep 2001 wrangler. I am having trouble with the overflow. I changed the thermastate and cap. There is no water in the oil or oil in the water. ... It's possibly you have air in the system but air usually causes overheating while driving ...the Jeep turns off while I'm driving, you can try to start it and it won't start and after about 15-20 minutes it starts normally. ... A forum community dedicated to Jeep Wrangler owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about reviews, performance, trail riding, gear, suspension, tires, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, for all ...Jeep Wrangler Jk Shut off While Driving And Won’T Start . If your Jeep Wrangler JK shuts off while you’re driving and won’t restart, there are a few possible causes. It could be an issue with the fuel system, ignition system, or engine. If it’s a fuel system problem, the most likely culprit is a dirty or clogged fuel filter.This is a common problem when doing any kind of cooling system work on a jeep. The JK is well known for being difficult to get all the air out of the system. Often times taking multiple attempts. To start with I would open the radiator cap and make sure it is full, right up to the top. Then keep the overflow bottle level at least to the min line.A bad or burnt-out fuel pump can also be a probable cause of stalling while driving. A bad fuel pump restricts the fuel flow and your Jeep may drive smoothly at low speeds but will stall as you push the gas pedal since more fuel is required at higher speeds and a bad fuel pump is unable to push more fuel. You will need a fuel pressure gauge to ...Has anybody had any trouble with their JK water temperature getting hot while driving on the interstate? My JK has the factory tow package with the 3.73 rear gear ratio. Need to know if this is common or just a problem with my jeep. Thanks!Brake pulsations due to warped front brake rotors. 25 people have reported this. 1. Problem shifting into reverse with AX-15 manual transmission. 22 people have reported this. 10. Check Engine Light due to cylinder #3 misfire. 21 people have reported this. 5.62 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Jul 7, 2021. I have been experiencing overheating 230-240 temps at highway speeds. I read the forum and replaced everything that I could find that would be causing the issue. Fan, radiator (went moshimoto), radiator tubes, thermostat (replaced with ripp), water pump, coolant, air filter, sc oil, engine oil.Water Pump Failure: A leaking water pump will result in a drop in the coolant level. but when it actually causes your Jeep Wrangler Overheating, it is more likely to be due to a failure of the water pump. The pump is driven by the timing belt which means when there is a problem with one of them, you are likely to have problems with the other one.1640 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Oct 12, 2011. Once the jeep is warmed up if I stay moving it stays at normal heat but when I stop at a stop light for extended periods of time or park and leave the engine on, the temp goes up fairly quickly to around 3/4. The other odd thing is that when the temp is at normal range the heater blows hot air like ...2013 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L overheating Yesterday on my girlfriends Jeep Wrangler the check engine light came on while she was driving to work. She ended up driving to and from work and when she got home we threw the code reader on it and it threw a fault for the thermostat.rsmwrangler. On a nice cold morning on the highway at 70mph or so, you should be around 199-203F, but under load/traffic etc, the temp goes up because of the way the fans are programmed, so 230-240F is normal hot with the factory calibration, with my tune, my normal hot coolant temp is 212-216F.6 posts · Joined 2015. #1 · Apr 25, 2015. I have a 2004 3.7L V6 Liberty that overheats after driving for about 20 minutes in about 70-80 degree weather. I have replaced a cracked radiator and a non functioning electric fan (relays checked out good) and went ahead and replaced the thermostat in the process. I hoped that would fix it but it ...This has happened twice in the past two weeks. The TJ has 90,000 miles on it and it appears that the water pump and hoses (and likely thermostat) were changed recently. Coolant level is full and there are no leaks. Engine bay and radiator are immaculate. Jeep was never an off-roader. When I purchased it it was pretty much stock.The hood still comes up a couple inches. The Daystar latches (for about $30) do the trick nicely. I'll order another set of those tomorrow. Helps to heat them up in very hot water to get them to initially stretch. 3700 miles in 5 days, JKUR performed well both on the freeway and mountains outside of Silverton.If you own a jeep wrangler and have experienced the frustrating situation of your vehicle suddenly dying while driving, only to restart after a few minutes, you may be dealing with a fuel delivery problem. Several issues can cause this alarming occurrence, including insufficient fuel pressure, a clogged fuel filter, or a faulty fuel pump.The noise happens all the time while the car is moving. It speeds up and slows down as the vehicle changes speed but is not affected by engine speed. I am unable to recreate the sound when the vehicle is not moving. I have tried the following. Jack up front of car and manually turn tire, but no noise. Jack up read of car and manually turn tires ...STEP 2: Allow the engine to run for a few minutes, then turn it off. STEP 3: Wait for the engine to cool. STEP 4: Check the coolant level after the engine gets cool down. STEP 5: If it is low, add more coolant, and repeat the process until the coolant level stabilizes. 7.Hi Everyone, This Tuesday i just went across the street to the store and while i parked, and idled, my Jeep began to overheat. Gauge all the way up H and notification in display. And the fan going like crazy. I have a 2014 Jeep Gand Cherokee Overland 4x4 3.6L. I immediately drove slowly back home (0.1mile) and parked it in our driveway.i have a huge question, and wanted help on other fellow jeepers who own a JL/JLU.. Well two days ago, I was driving on the highway, and stopped at a drive thru line, it was 103F out, AC on, and the line was long. when i looked down at my dash and the coolant light was on, and the gauge was all...2.0 iddle jeep jeep 2.0 overheating turbo wrangler; Prev. 1; 2; 3; First Prev 3 of 3 Go to page. Go. GoatHerder Member. First Name Michael Joined Apr 7, 2024 Threads 0 Messages 10 Reaction score 11 Location ... in the system. Except for the water fall symptom it was the same, high temperature while idle and normal temperature while driving. Was ...
22 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Feb 2, 2017. I've got a '16 JKU w/ Manual Tran and recently I've noticed a sloshing sound when I start up and move forwards or backwards. I can usually hear the sound for a few minutes. It sounds like like some kind of fluid or water is splashing around underneath the center console area.. Lowes bruce b down
When you are overheating, how many other vehicles are also overheating. Seems the wrangler rides a fine line a lot of the time. I don't see Jeeps pulled over waiting to cool off. I think most of us are used to seeing vehicles that run 190-210 and the Wrangler is just above that when normal. IMO, you are not overheated till you see a warning or ...Apr 11, 2021 · 10 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Apr 11, 2021. My 2013 JK (114,000k) is having issues overheating. Thermostat is not that old (about a year) so I replaced the PCV valve which was toast (and quite a pain in the arse). At idle or even low speeds (45-50) it’s fine. But as speed increases the temp goes up. He said 4.0 engines are well known for airlock problems, and that he wanted me to come in and have them use a special vacuum tool to take a vacuum on the coolant system and draw a vacuum on the empty coolant system, check to make sure it had no leaks and then to refill the system, using the vacuum to pull the coolant back into the …250F is hot. The 3.6L runs hot but 250 is extremely hot. I would make sure the cooling system has no casting sand in it, the fan is working, and that it is filled with the proper coolant/distilled water mix and burped. 2016 JK Rubicon Hard Rock Auto Trans. 2008 Jeep Liberty Auto Trans. 1988 E-150 4.9L 5 Speed Stick.245 posts · Joined 2013. #6 · Nov 26, 2014. My Overland is very quiet, but that might be because I'm used the wind noise in my 05 Trailblazer. It sounds like the window is open at highway speeds. Sent from my iPhone using JeepGarage. Life is tough, even tougher if you're stupid. -John Wayne. Like.1259 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Nov 7, 2022 (Edited) There's been enough chronic overheating problems with the auto trans thermostat (in the 68233384AA Heater-Transmission), which controls the flow to the fluid cooler, that Jeep has superseded the original assembly with a new part number (68485460AB). Some have failed the transmissions from ...481 posts · Joined 2007. #5 · Jul 13, 2008. If it only overheats at idle (like in traffic), don't forget the fan clutch. It's probably not the thermostat, or else it would be overheating while driving, too. Check coolant, add if needed, and then look to the fan clutch. With the engine off, spin the fan with your hand pretty hard.5. Four days later, overheating again, temp 237f, running cool on highway, first rise in temperature was second traffic light after highway. cooling fan at max, heat would come and go from heater core. 6. Purge air from cooling system. I used a radiator funnel. Rinse and repeat every four days or so until October 2021. Things I have checked: 1.While this may seem counterintuitive, keep in mind more rows don't necessarily or even often mean better cooling. Absolutely. In fact, Jeep changed the TJ's original 2 row radiator design in the late 90's to a 1 row design (including an all aluminum core) and picked up significantly better cooling characteristics.don't put in 160. It won't do any good ot put in a 160. If it is overheating with 195, it iwll overheat with a 160 and probably without any. If the top radiator hose isn't getting hard, then you might have a bad radiator cap, or a leak. The other possibility would be a restriction, probably in the heater core.Coolant temp came to 200F and I started driving again, but then within a mile of driving the coolant temp started rising to 230-240 and fan started at full power and then engine overheat warning. ... 2024 JL Wrangler Rubicon X 2D Occupation Educator Today at 5:51 PM #4 Have them check the oil cooler. My 2013 3.6 (previous Jeep) was overheating ...Apr 11, 2021 · 10 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Apr 11, 2021. My 2013 JK (114,000k) is having issues overheating. Thermostat is not that old (about a year) so I replaced the PCV valve which was toast (and quite a pain in the arse). At idle or even low speeds (45-50) it’s fine. But as speed increases the temp goes up. Simply remove the small hose and check it for blockage, or just replace as it is usually a low cost part. Additionally, it is possible that your radiator is clogged or dirty, but if that's the case, you're likely to have some overheating. Sometimes a radiator can be flushed out or even disassembled and cleaned, but it is more common to ...20344 posts · Joined 2014. #4 · Apr 3, 2021. The force of the coolant flowing through the cooling system at highway speeds, especially for the length of time to drive 250 miles, should have forced any air pockets into the top of the radiator. Then as the engine cools it'll draw coolant back into the engine from the overflow bottle.2020 Jeep® Gladiator Rubicon (Left) and 2020 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon (Right). (Jeep). Stellantis North America has issued a recall for 42,887 Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with the D478 6-speed manual transmission. According to the recall notice, owners might experience overheating of the clutch intermediate …J. Jeepwk999 Discussion starter. 154 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Jan 31, 2020. Hey all, having an odd overheating issue after replacing the radiator, a little backstory: Recently replaced thermostat and fan clutch due to overheating maybe a year ago. A week ago i replaced the water pump, new radiator cap, upper and lower hoses, coolant refresh.lazermule. 30 posts · Joined 2015. #11 · Dec 6, 2017. I kind of spoke too soon, I am back to no heat at idle. New water pump, full antifreeze, new heater core, new thermostat and running 210F engine temp. heat drops to little or nothing at idle and blows pretty good at speed. I've only put 3000-5000 miles on since teh water pump replacement.54 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Jan 10, 2015. Had my 2014 Unlimited Rubicon X with manual transmission and engine block heater misbehave today. Had been driving for about 20 minutes when the temperature gauge dropped from "normal" to "C" and the heater was blowing cool instead of hot. Pulled to the side of the road and sat there for 45 …3.8L JK automatics have woefully inadequate transmission cooling capacity. The cooler is at the bottom of the A/C condenser, behind the front bumper. You've experienced the common symptom, but taken to tremendous the fluid can overheat, expand, runout the fill tube and pour onto the passenger side exhaust manifold.Overheating issue was eliminated, and the next day found that fan clutch fluid had leaked all over the bench. 97 TJ 2.5L, AX-5 bone stock - currently driving 97 TJ 4.0L AX-15, 33's OME/JKS 4" lift frame off/replace resto project - finally driving!!.
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