JK tranny leaking at motor and overheating.
05-25-2010, 06:05 PM
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JK tranny leaking at motor and overheating.
Like the title says, I just installed my Superchips flashpaq and started driving to get my daughter from dance class, and it starts smoking from under the hood. I lift the hood and its all redish liquid all over the engine. Well, then the motor starts running hot as well. I looked undernieth and I see red liquid dripping from between the bell housing and the motor. Anyone got any ideas before I bring it to the stealership...
05-25-2010, 06:36 PM
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JK Junkie
If it is ATF (and it sounds like it is) you're lucky it didn't ignite. Did it overeat and come out the dipstick tube? Or is there a leak. Did you get the "HOT OIL" warning light and chime from the recent recall flash? (you do know the 08s were recalled, right?)
I would get it to the dealer but I don't think I would drive it.
(BTW coolant is orange)
I would get it to the dealer but I don't think I would drive it.
(BTW coolant is orange)
Last edited by Jiblet; 05-25-2010 at 06:38 PM.
05-25-2010, 07:00 PM
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JK Jedi Master
Check for codes, and post.
1. To check your Jeep JK Wrangler’s DTC codes, simply insert your key into the ignition, turn it to the ‘ON’ position but do not start the engine. Then, push the key into the ignition cylinder and while holding it in, turn it to the ‘OFF’ position and then back to the ‘ON’ position (3) times straight making sure to end with it in the ‘ON’ position. It is important to keep pushing in on the key to prevent it from catching at the different positions along the way.
2. If you do step #1 correctly, all your dash lights will illuminate and your odometer will show up as a series of (6) dashes. If your Jeep JK Wrangler has logged any DTC’s, they will be displayed soon after the dashes appear. Write down the DTC(s).
3. If your Jeep JK Wrangler has not logged any DTC’s, the dashes on your odometer will be followed by the message ‘-done-’. Turn your key to the ‘OFF’ position and you will in fact be done.
1. To check your Jeep JK Wrangler’s DTC codes, simply insert your key into the ignition, turn it to the ‘ON’ position but do not start the engine. Then, push the key into the ignition cylinder and while holding it in, turn it to the ‘OFF’ position and then back to the ‘ON’ position (3) times straight making sure to end with it in the ‘ON’ position. It is important to keep pushing in on the key to prevent it from catching at the different positions along the way.
2. If you do step #1 correctly, all your dash lights will illuminate and your odometer will show up as a series of (6) dashes. If your Jeep JK Wrangler has logged any DTC’s, they will be displayed soon after the dashes appear. Write down the DTC(s).
3. If your Jeep JK Wrangler has not logged any DTC’s, the dashes on your odometer will be followed by the message ‘-done-’. Turn your key to the ‘OFF’ position and you will in fact be done.
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05-26-2010, 04:40 AM
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JK Junkie
if you had the J30 recall for 2008 auto transmissions then you (supposedly) get a chime and the words "HOT OIL" spelled out in your odometer if the trans reaches a certain temp.
What did you do with the flashpaq? re-map the shift points?
What did you do with the flashpaq? re-map the shift points?