TiPM/Wiring Harness Nightmare
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TiPM/Wiring Harness Nightmare
Hi all,
I have a 2007 Jeep Wrangler X. I have been stuck in Limp mode for two months now.
It all started when I got a hard shift one morning from 1st to 2nd. It did that maybe three times in the span of a month. Per my mechanic's suggestion I put some trans fluid boost in, which seemed to help until it started throwing a traction control light after about 30 seconds every time I started driving.
Now it has put itself in Limp mode completely. It won't come out of it. I have been getting the code P0082 (TCM power input low) which suggested the PCM, initially. After not knowing for sure if it was electrical or something else I decided to take it to the dealership (I hate the dealership, especially the ones in So Cal). They told me that it is throwing the P0082 code and that I have a faulty TiPM, and a short in my wiring harness. They let me know that they don't repair harnesses but could replace it and get the job done completely for $3500.. HA. As if I have that much to spend, only so they can find more things to tac on in the process.
My mechanic took it back with their diagnostics and told me he couldn't find a short anywhere in the harness but could get me a replacement harness which will include a fuse-box(TiPM) for about $500.00. Does that seem right? That the two would come together? And does this seem like the right path to take? My suscipicious nature wants me to believe that the harness is fine, and that the dealership just wanted to make some extra cash for an annoying job. Is there anything I could check myself at this point? I feel like people aren't looking at it as thoroughly as I would if I just knew where to start. Could I switch any fuses to see if they're the culprit? Or possibly checks the pins/connectors plugging into the TiPM? Any response will be greatly appreciated as this is starting to feel like a never-ending electric nightmare. Thanks a lot everybody.
I have a 2007 Jeep Wrangler X. I have been stuck in Limp mode for two months now.
It all started when I got a hard shift one morning from 1st to 2nd. It did that maybe three times in the span of a month. Per my mechanic's suggestion I put some trans fluid boost in, which seemed to help until it started throwing a traction control light after about 30 seconds every time I started driving.
Now it has put itself in Limp mode completely. It won't come out of it. I have been getting the code P0082 (TCM power input low) which suggested the PCM, initially. After not knowing for sure if it was electrical or something else I decided to take it to the dealership (I hate the dealership, especially the ones in So Cal). They told me that it is throwing the P0082 code and that I have a faulty TiPM, and a short in my wiring harness. They let me know that they don't repair harnesses but could replace it and get the job done completely for $3500.. HA. As if I have that much to spend, only so they can find more things to tac on in the process.
My mechanic took it back with their diagnostics and told me he couldn't find a short anywhere in the harness but could get me a replacement harness which will include a fuse-box(TiPM) for about $500.00. Does that seem right? That the two would come together? And does this seem like the right path to take? My suscipicious nature wants me to believe that the harness is fine, and that the dealership just wanted to make some extra cash for an annoying job. Is there anything I could check myself at this point? I feel like people aren't looking at it as thoroughly as I would if I just knew where to start. Could I switch any fuses to see if they're the culprit? Or possibly checks the pins/connectors plugging into the TiPM? Any response will be greatly appreciated as this is starting to feel like a never-ending electric nightmare. Thanks a lot everybody.
