If your Jeep Renegade’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your vehicle’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing …
Read More »Jeep Renegade P0073: Meaning, Causes, & How to Fix
P0073 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can affect the Jeep Renegade. OBD2 trouble codes. In layman’s terms, it indicates that there is an issue with your vehicle’s ambient air sensor. The ambient air temperature sensor (or AAT for short) is responsible for monitoring outside air temperature and regulating …
Read More »Jeep Renegade P0152: Causes + Easy Diagnosis
P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Jeep Renegade. It indicates that the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 sensor is reporting a voltage level that is higher than its normal operating range. P0152 Definition: O2 Sensor – High Voltage – B2S1 O2 Sensor Oxygen …
Read More »Jeep Renegade P0501 Code: Causes + Likely Fix
P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Jeep Renegade’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …
Read More »Jeep Renegade: P0008 Code Diagnosis
P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Jeep Renegade. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Renegade with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is …
Read More »Jeep Renegade P1128: Meaning, Causes, + Likely Fix
P1128 is a manufacturer-specific troubled code. In the case of the Jeep Renegade, it indicates that the engine did not enter “closed-loop” fueling on the bank 1 side. If any other codes appear with P1128, start with them since this code does NOT indicate what has caused the engine not …
Read More »Jeep Renegade P0705: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Jeep Renegade. In layman’s terms, it means that your Renegade can’t tell what gear you’ve selected, which can have some real consequences on how it drives. It’s most likely caused by a bad Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), …
Read More »P06DD Jeep Renegade: A Common Code With Uncommon Fixes
Chrysler-made vehicles, such as the Jeep Renegade, commonly use an oil pump with a high-pressure mode and a low-pressure mode. P06DD is stored in the PCM’s (powertrain control module) memory when the engine is stuck in low-pressure mode. P06DD is a very common code to find in the Renegade. P06DD …
Read More »Jeep Renegade: DRL Warning Light On – Causes + Fix
Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Jeep Renegade’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Renegade’s DRL warning light is on, …
Read More »Jeep Renegade P0116: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis
P0116 indicates that your Jeep Renegade’s engine coolant temperature sensor is sending a signal to the PCM (powertrain control module) that is outside of its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). While P0116 is a generic OBD2 code (it has the same definition for any car or truck), it …
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