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Jeep Problems ??????????????

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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Question Jeep Problems ??????????????

Recently my Jeep would not start so I brought the Jeep to the dealer in which the problem was fixed????? Well it was told that the Jeep had a bad control module. Well now the horn will not sound. This is the same thing that occured last time the Jeep would not start. Also having problems with sparks jumping from different parts of the engine compartment. (Dealer stated that they could not duplicate the problem so nothing is wrong) The sparks were blue and would jump from the engine to the body or frame. Could be seen during the daylight. Well last week I brought the Jeep to the dealer for the horn. Received the Jeep back today and the dealer stated that they could not duplicate the problem. On my way home (who would have guess the horn quit working again). Well I turned around and went straight to the dealer. The service advisor walked outside and saw that the horn would not work. I then requested that the mechanic that worked on the Jeep come see and was informed that the mechanic was off. Was informed to bring the Jeep back next week to see if the mechanic could fix the problem if the problem would duplicate. Any suggestions????????????????????????????????
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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If you can, I would take it to another Jeep dealer. Sounds like they arent't too motivated to fix your vehicle right the first time. Dang stealerships
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Take a video at night of the sparking, especially when the horn doesn't work and video tape that too. Make a copy for future reference.

Blue sparks are very pretty at night, video will show where the grounds are. (plus poor insulation) My guess is in fog or rain you have a real problem.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Yea...take it to another dealer. They sound really stupid.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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I'd call Ghostbusters if I was you!!!Actually your service advisor blew you off. Another dealer sounds right, good luck!
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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The service advisors should of had another Mech look at it when you came back. The guy who worked on it couldn't figure it out, this would have been a perfect time to have a more experienced tech to take a shot.

Blue sparks never heard anything like that before. I would think that this type of weired electrical problem will just keep eating up ECMs and other sensitive parts.

If you can get any video of it for the dealer, post it up here. It would be interesting to see at least.
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