Scotty,
My Jeep is constantly going into limp mode when I step on the gas from a stop. It will catch and struggle, then all the power dies and the check engine and the traction control comes on. It feels like the Jeep is on 4 cylinders and not 6. To reset this problem, you will need to shut the Jeep off and then turn it on again, and it will be corrected.
The only code it throws is a P0344 and P0369- both are a Camshaft Position Sensor (both of which have been replaced).
The Jeep will also struggle going on a driveway incline, once one wheel is on the driveway, the Jeep will struggle to continue going up as if the vehicle is in a bind. If you go up with the two fronts at once, it does not do this...
Thanks,
Mike
@mike_rob
Has the vehicle been lifted? If it has and the steering wheel is not centered it will cause a whole host of issues like what you are describing except for the cam sensor. Basically if the steering wheel is not centered, the Jeep thinks is going into a skid and will shut the engine down to low power and sometimes engage the brakes to “stop” the skid
Hey Mike,
Thoroughly check the cam sensor connector for loose/spread terminals. Tug on the wiring with the cam sensor connector to make sure non of them are loose. Ideally, if you can get the Jeep to act up while you pull/tug on some parts of the wiring harness, that would make identifying the problem easier. These model year Wranglers have a lot of electrical problems with the wiring harness so start there. Let's hope this isn't a mechanical issue that is causing your problem (which I have also seen and done repairs for).
@mopartech
And many problems with the valve train and cylinder heads.
Yes sir! I could make a living replacing cylinder heads on these engine for half the price the dealership charges.