2012 Auto? MUST READ-Trans line rub causes leaks!
11-19-2013, 07:10 PM
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I pretty much did the same thing.. Taping the wire bundle together and when I re-installed the PS fluid reservoir I made sure I turned/twisted the reservoir to move the PS hardline away from the wires.
I thought about drilling a new 1/4' hole for the clip that holds the wire harness connector, but I could not get a drill in there to do it (angle was bad). So I gave up
12-19-2013, 05:53 AM
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So there is a recall. I was notified in July that they knew of the problem. In October they mailed another notice for me to make an appt. to have the work done. Today I called and my dealer said there are order restrictions of I e part per two weeks and I can't get mine repaired until NOVEMBER 2014!!! What the hell Jeep?!?! I guess I'm lucky Because I think the tech that services my leak last year fixed it well enough that I don't expect to have a problem but still. Think of all those jeeps with rubbing hoses. When your talking hot transmission fluid leaks up there I would think your looking at a fire risk aren't you?
12-19-2013, 09:53 AM
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The dealerships need to get this straight they told me to come in so they an inspect the lines and then they will order what parts are necessary. I call bs if there is a recall all parts need to be replaced I do not need to make two trips to the dealer.
12-19-2013, 07:32 PM
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Totally agree. I just have never heard of a recall taking 16 months to fix!
12-21-2013, 06:05 AM
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My 2012 JKU had a major transmission line leak at 5,000 miles.
The tech said it was due to power steering line rubbing against the transmission line behind the drivers side wheel well. When he installed the new trans line he bent it away from the power steering line and applied some foam to protect it. He said had he installed it stock it would have likely rubbed through again. (Service report is below)
Below are pictures of where the leak occurs (according to my internet search this is becoming all too common on the new 2012 autos)
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337604"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337605"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337606"/>
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337607"/>
This picture is of the differential cover paint which was taken off from the hot trans fluid leak. (picture is upside down)<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337608"/>
I checked the four 2012 autos on the dealer lot and 2 out of 4 were touching and will likely rub together and in my opinion may leak as well!
So check your lines and make sure they are not touching. If they are, you might want to talk to a service tech to see i they can prevent a leak.
The tech said it was due to power steering line rubbing against the transmission line behind the drivers side wheel well. When he installed the new trans line he bent it away from the power steering line and applied some foam to protect it. He said had he installed it stock it would have likely rubbed through again. (Service report is below)
Below are pictures of where the leak occurs (according to my internet search this is becoming all too common on the new 2012 autos)
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337604"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337605"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337606"/>
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337607"/>
This picture is of the differential cover paint which was taken off from the hot trans fluid leak. (picture is upside down)<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337608"/>
I checked the four 2012 autos on the dealer lot and 2 out of 4 were touching and will likely rub together and in my opinion may leak as well!
So check your lines and make sure they are not touching. If they are, you might want to talk to a service tech to see i they can prevent a leak.
Last edited by GetLost; 12-21-2013 at 06:08 AM.
10-06-2017, 05:47 PM
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Had the recall done around 2 1/2 years ago and guess what, the lines have now rubbed through , just what the recall was suppose to prevent.
Was wondering if anyone else had the repair done and still had the problem?
Was wondering if anyone else had the repair done and still had the problem?