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| Author: | cirix101 [ Wed May 23, 2012 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Have questions about 2003 renegade |
I purchased a 2003 Renegade (70 000kms) a month ago, all black. Its in very good condition. I have never owned a jeep before. Could someone tell me what common problems occur or stuff I should be looking for? Also I recently noticed the engine light came on...I did the code test P0442= evaporative control system. I checked the gas cap seems to be okay...starting to get crappy mileage. I will be going to a mechanic next week for it. I also noticed that when I accelerate the engine kinda makes a whinny noise (not loud)...is that common in jeeps? any help please and thanks |
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| Author: | candpliberty [ Wed May 23, 2012 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Have questions about 2003 renegade |
Where are you from? Kilometers is a dead giveaway! I give the fat o-ring on the gas cap a light coat of wd40 and usually makes the evap code go away. PCV valve, a new one is about 3 bucks, on the oil filler neck. any codes for O2 sensors? Window regulators are under engineered. A squirt of silicone lube on the leading window guides might help a little. Whine could be a alternator, serpentine belt pulley, ps pump off the top of my head. |
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| Author: | cirix101 [ Wed May 23, 2012 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Have questions about 2003 renegade |
I'm from Vancouver, B.C Canada. Okay I'll try that out thanks. I also noticed a random chirping noise when the car is idling in DRIVE. 70 000kms seems low/pretty good for a 2003. I dont have a manual. When should I think about doing a big service? and fluids changed? I just did the oil. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed May 23, 2012 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Have questions about 2003 renegade |
Unless you bought it from someone you know I would go through it with a fine tooth comb changing front and rear diffs/transmission / transfer case/ new serp belt / flush the cooling system/ new plugs. They may have had it done but I would want to make sure myself and that its done right with the right fluids. |
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| Author: | candpliberty [ Wed May 23, 2012 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Have questions about 2003 renegade |
I concur with doctor mudd! |
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| Author: | kskj [ Wed May 23, 2012 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Have questions about 2003 renegade |
The chirp sounds like it could be the belt pulley tensioner. That's what mine sounded like before it went out. You should be able to see it jumping/jerking when it makes the noise. |
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