2012 Check engine light and smells like fire.
11-07-2011, 02:28 PM
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2012 Check engine light and smells like fire.
My first post on the forum and it has to be a negative one.
Today at 660 miles on a 2012 with a 6 spd, the check engine light came on and when I arrived at my destination about 5 miles later, it smelled like it was on fire. Kind of a combination of burnt clutch mixed with electrical fire.
Called dealer and they had me call the roadside assistance. Waiting on the tow truck. Probably nothing, but I don't want the thing to catch on fire on the way to the dealer.
Other than that, I love the Jeep so far. Also, great forum, I've been reading non-stop since I bought this thing.
Today at 660 miles on a 2012 with a 6 spd, the check engine light came on and when I arrived at my destination about 5 miles later, it smelled like it was on fire. Kind of a combination of burnt clutch mixed with electrical fire.
Called dealer and they had me call the roadside assistance. Waiting on the tow truck. Probably nothing, but I don't want the thing to catch on fire on the way to the dealer.
Other than that, I love the Jeep so far. Also, great forum, I've been reading non-stop since I bought this thing.
11-07-2011, 02:40 PM
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Will do. The service dept. is already closed for the night so hopefully I have an answer tomorrow. Just a bit upset that I have only had this thing for two weeks and already having problems. Hopefully something simple.
11-07-2011, 04:47 PM
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Tow truck guy agreed the smell was clutch. I've been driving sticks for over 20 years now and also have a 66 Chevelle 4 spd, I certainly don't feel like it has anything to do with my driving.
It did have about 320 miles on it when I bought it due to a dealer trade from out of state, so who knows what knucklehead drove it those first 320.
NH-JK: I hope it's not the Jeep thing that I hear so much about.
It did have about 320 miles on it when I bought it due to a dealer trade from out of state, so who knows what knucklehead drove it those first 320.
NH-JK: I hope it's not the Jeep thing that I hear so much about.
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11-07-2011, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by LongTab
Tow truck guy agreed the smell was clutch. I've been driving sticks for over 20 years now and also have a 66 Chevelle 4 spd, I certainly don't feel like it has anything to do with my driving.
It did have about 320 miles on it when I bought it due to a dealer trade from out of state, so who knows what knucklehead drove it those first 320.
NH-JK: I hope it's not the Jeep thing that I hear so much about.
It did have about 320 miles on it when I bought it due to a dealer trade from out of state, so who knows what knucklehead drove it those first 320.
NH-JK: I hope it's not the Jeep thing that I hear so much about.
Sometimes things happen. I'm sure whatever is going on with yours will turn out alright.
11-08-2011, 11:42 AM
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Update. The service department just called and said it was the MAP sensor and it's dumping too much fuel. Have one ordered, no loaner car, bummer. I did notice over the last week that the fuel economy display was getting worse by 2 mpg. Said this is the first time they have seen this on a 2012.
No explanation for the burning smell, and it didn't smell rich, Weird.
No explanation for the burning smell, and it didn't smell rich, Weird.
11-08-2011, 12:22 PM
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Update. The service department just called and said it was the MAP sensor and it's dumping too much fuel. Have one ordered, no loaner car, bummer. I did notice over the last week that the fuel economy display was getting worse by 2 mpg. Said this is the first time they have seen this on a 2012.
No explanation for the burning smell, and it didn't smell rich, Weird.
No explanation for the burning smell, and it didn't smell rich, Weird.