Tranny Issues FIXED all 08 KKs with AT READ THIS!!

JEden8 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:28 pm

I just went to the dealer and had mine flashed. I was outside of my warranty from what I was told but for this they said it is covered under an 8 year/80,000 miles warranty so. Just to give everyone a heads up that didn't think it was covered.

r8derfan83 · **Joined:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:56 am **Posts:** 11

I just had the TSB done for the shudder/hesitation problem and its 110% better now.
I just hope i didn't burn out the cat by smashing the gas to the floor for a year and a half!
Anyone else smell rotten eggs?!?! hahahaha

silverfox · **Posted:** Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:28 pm

So.. I'm wondering if this is my problem??? Not all the time, but sometimes, my Jeep will have a droning sound when I first drive it, and then I won't notice it after I've driven it for a few minutes. Second....my Jeep will have this vibration when I'm slowing down to a stop. After I'm stopped if I let up on the accelator for just inches....like waiting for the light to change...it will vibrate/pulsate till I apply the brakes again. Is this what you're all talking about?????
Thanks for any input...

r8derfan83 · **Joined:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:56 am **Posts:** 11

Mine happened around 30-50mph when at a low RPM, or when i was light on the gas. I think a trip to have the TSB done is worth it if you qualify and its covered under warranty. can't hurt right?

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:16 pm

Provided the dealer with a print out of 18-023-09 and they called and said they did an updated version so ill post the number later tonight when i get home. They said they also do an AC TSB and Radio TSB, ill post those also.

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:06 pm

perfect cause i'm going there on friday so if there is an update i'm in

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:07 pm

Jeepin_it_real wrote:

perfect cause i'm going there on friday so if there is an update i'm in

Not a problem, i probably wont be able to post it till at least 5PM EST but more likely like 10PM when i get home from work.

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:31 pm

that's fine, I'm on spring break and i wont be home til at least 11 anyway :wink:

... jeep goes into the stealership for the skyslider TSB on firday so might as well have em do more warranty work while its there

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:17 pm

New TSB is 21-018-08 for tranny

Scar0 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:44 pm

TSB 21-18-08 is dated July 12, 2008 it was Superseded by TSB 21-018-08 REV A. Which is dated September 18, 2008.
TSB 18-23-09 is dated July 31, 2009
So that means TSB 18-23-09 is the most current TSB

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:15 pm

Gotta love dealerships, looks like be going back this weekend

mike79 · **Joined:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:19 pm **Posts:** 5

Why are you going back?

I had mine flashed two weeks ago, the vibration came back within 4 days. I'm calling them tomorrow.

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:06 pm

Because i handed them a printout of the newest TSB and they proceeded to say there was an updated version of what they gave me when it was in fact 2 versions back

Boostedxt · **Joined:** Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:58 pm **Posts:** 348

I have a 2007 that is showing these same tendencies. I am going to call the dealer tomorrow and see if they can do something. any ideas? Its at 45mph...slight let off and the vehicle shudders until I gas it again.

joe

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:32 am

So i called the dealership to explain that 21-018-08(the one they did) was older than what i provided and they said when they put in my VIN thats what came up. I explained that there was also a REV A. of this version labeled 21-018-08 REV. A and asked why they didnt alteast do this since it says in the TSB that is supersedes 21-018-08 and that 21-018-08 should not be used anymore and removed from their system, he said he didnt know. I said well i want 18-023-09 done as it says it applies to 08 KK Libertys and others have had good results. He said we cant just flash anything on there because we wont get paid for the work if it doesnt appear on your VIN. He said to bring it back in to have it looked into again. This was after i paid them 230 dollars to clean my injectors and throttlebody and change my oil, and ive boughten 2 new Jeeps from them since 08. I mean really all they have to do is plug it into their StarScan and flash it, there is no labor really involved besides plugging the starscan in to the system. Also 18-023-09 says it applies to Sales Code EKG how do i tell if mine has this sales code?

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:53 am

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_PowerTech_engine

This looks like all the 3.7L are Sales Code EKG

Scar0 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:35 am

Elt31987 wrote:

So i called the dealership to explain that 21-018-08(the one they did) was older than what i provided and they said when they put in my VIN thats what came up. I explained that there was also a REV A. of this version labeled 21-018-08 REV. A and asked why they didnt alteast do this since it says in the TSB that is supersedes 21-018-08 and that 21-018-08 should not be used anymore and removed from their system, he said he didnt know. I said well i want 18-023-09 done as it says it applies to 08 KK Libertys and others have had good results. He said we cant just flash anything on there because we wont get paid for the work if it doesnt appear on your VIN. He said to bring it back in to have it looked into again. This was after i paid them 230 dollars to clean my injectors and throttlebody and change my oil, and ive boughten 2 new Jeeps from them since 08. I mean really all they have to do is plug it into their StarScan and flash it, there is no labor really involved besides plugging the starscan in to the system. Also 18-023-09 says it applies to Sales Code EKG how do i tell if mine has this sales code?

It is really sad when the consumer knows more than a "Certified" tech... Just think how many folks with a KA or KK that are not members of a forum, that are being given the same run around and don't know better. SAD, really sad. :juggle:

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:46 am

So basically i told them i want you to update the TSB you did 21-018-08 to 21-018-08. A, Update the TSB you did 24-007-08 to 24-007-08. A, and do the original TSB i asked for 18-023-09 i asked for. The Manager said to bring it in and we would look into because they were worried about not getting paid for doing 18-023-09, so i said i only asked that 18-023-09 be done and you did 3 TSB's which i didnt ask for, why didnt you just do the single one that i asked for? He didnt have anything to say, so i said not to be a jerk but i drive past 4 different dealers on the way here and drive for 50 minutes because i bought the vehicle from you, if you dont update the 2 TSBs you put on there and do 18-023-09 im bringing both my vehicles i bought from you elsewhere, it will save me time and money by not driving way down here, and it will save me the headache of putting up with this nonsense.

MtnLuvr · **Posted:** Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:18 pm

Elt31987 wrote:

...save me time and money by...

I'm a big proponent and believer in always "Voting With Your Dollars". I follow this personally and professionally. Money is the one thing every business should be paying attention to. Unfortunately, some businesses don't have any business-minded people in them or in the right areas. If enough people "vote with their dollars", then a business would have to improve its ways or go out of business and thus only those that provided better service and/or products than others would survive. We should let capitalism work for us.

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:19 am

After bringing it back again the Dealer wont Do the TSBs, lovely. Can a private shop do these Flashes. Because my personal mechanic would do it for free. I know he has this Snap On handheld unit that weighs like 20 pounds which reads codes and what not? Could this possibly do the Flashes or does the dealer only have access to the software?

*cough cough* tjkj

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