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Wilma vs Betty? Man that probably deserves its own thread.
Not happy with JK.
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Wilma vs Betty? Man that probably deserves its own thread.
Moochie
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Skirmish
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Well if this deserves its own thread then pretty much anything does. I guess it isn't really it's own thread since "somehow" it seems to have gotten off topic so I guess what I'm saying is that if we do a Wilma vs Betty thread we would have to promise to keep it on topic or it just isn't worth it. Although the JKX thread went to hell and that is one of the more sacred WAL threads so we cannot be trusted.
for real? electronics are upsetting you?
sometimes the things posted on these forums make me very confused.......andrew-
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Panda
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This is right on the money except even Hondas have their problems too and if you want a rubicon with lockers most of them come with all the extras, if your jeep is under warranty the dealer must fix it unless the mod caused the problem besides if its your weekend toy you deserve the best we work hard for our fun!
metaldemon
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I have been an diesel/auto mechanic, a plumber, and a lead production mechanic. I see the problems with new technology, and Canbus systems everyday. Yes when they work, they do wonders. When they don't you have a dead machine. Same thing can happen to the JK. The wrong sensor gets a bad signal, and you have a dead JK.
One of these problems is that Jeep is not going to share programming information. Therefore you will have to take it to the dealer. What happens 10-15 years down the road, and it breaks down. Are they going to tell you to buy a new vehicle?
One of these problems is that Jeep is not going to share programming information. Therefore you will have to take it to the dealer. What happens 10-15 years down the road, and it breaks down. Are they going to tell you to buy a new vehicle?
NFRs2000NYC
Caught the Bug
No, you move with the times and learn the new technology. What did you modify? I would bet you pinched a harness somewhere. What exactly did you modify on your Jeep?
Moochie
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We will never know.
NFRs2000NYC
Caught the Bug
The point is, the 2012+ have throttle by wire, which means two things....you don't have the traditional mini servo tugging on the throttle cable and that cruise is entirely computer controlled. This leads me to believe the problem is electronic, which should be easily diagnosed by the dealer, especially if there is a light on the dash of some sort. Cruise in most vehicles is also disabled if the system detects problems with certain systems, including ABS, ESP, speed sensor issues, etc. Did you go wheeling shortly before the problem started happening? Did you touch anything under the hood or near sensors on the axles? Electronic issues are *usually* user created (I created one myself, and after two trips to the dealer to fix it that went nowhere, I figured out what it was and did it myself) and if not, rarely denied a warranty fix unless the owner blatantly messed with sensors or anything of the sort.
BTW, the above assumes you know how to activate/set the cruise control on the JK and you have used it successfully before.
BTW, the above assumes you know how to activate/set the cruise control on the JK and you have used it successfully before.
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Moochie
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Nothing will change his mind. We've been through this already with the OP. He needs to get a horse.
NFRs2000NYC
Caught the Bug
I know, just that sometimes I feel bad (even though this thread has a minor scent of trolling) and still want to help the guy. I realize he's an old timer that likes things kept simple (a carb and leaded gas) and that some people don't like change, so I can understand the misdirected rant.....even though I don't agree with it. I have had a feeling like the OP when I had my e46 m3 back in 2004. 19 times at the dealer in 3 months. Paid nearly 70K for a car, and drove around in a 15K loaner for 3 months. It can be frustrating. Couple that with the fact that most old timer mechanics can't backyard fix much on modern vehicles thanks to all the computers, and the frustration can get pretty rough...and Im not even including the BS you deal with at dealerships nowadays. Again, I understand him being pissed, just think it's poorly articulated and slightly misdirected. He should have made a post asking for advice on how to fix his cruise, rather than saying his JK is a heap. For the record, besides my Hondas, the Jeep has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Not a SINGLE issue (1, but caused by me) and it's running like the swiss rail time table.
dahreno
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Do you think he will tell the new buyer of his Jeep about the problem he is having ?Or is he going to let them test drive it and hope they don't try the cruise control .To do the right thing he should fix it first . But then he will have no reason to get rid of it !Maybe all in all he just found he can't afford it .Imagine how much money he will lose when he sells it . I know the first question I would ask is why he is selling it ? Think I would get the honest answer ?