KK Problems

rickm · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:49 am

I've got a couple of minor problems with my KK.

1. I was using the KK in 4x4 Low a few weeks back. I stopped the vehicle, and when I got back in and restarted the engine, I had a yellow symbol on the dash that looked like an engine. I assume this was a "check engine" light.
a while later, after I put the KK in 4x2, the light disappeared. No, the gas cap was not loose LOL. I suppose I should get the dealer to see if there are any engine codes?

2. A few days ago, when went to start the KK, it made a funny noise, like it was running on 1 or 2 cylinders for a second or two. Nothing since then, though.

3. I recently noticed my right front tire wearing really bad on the outside edge. I had a four wheel alignment done and had the tires rotated. When I picked up the KK, they told me that my vehicl had 45 to 50% of the brake pads in the front, and about 5 % in the rear. Huh? I thought that the front brakes did the most of the braking and wore out faster than the rear brakes. I have noticed recently that when I am backng up, I can hear what sounds like a brake pad dragging slightly.

I only have about 35,000 miles on the KK. Anyone else wearing brakes out that fast, especially in the rear? I keep telling my wife to slow down when driving around town, but she don't listen :evil:

stratamet · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:08 am

I had the strange sound that seemed like it was running on only 2 cylinders. It happened a few times, only in the mornings, and only heading out of the neighborhood. Once I hit the main street and give it gas, it returned to normal. Not sure what that's about.

I have noticed my brakes squealing more lately, as well as an annoying "creaking" sound when I let off the brakes slightly. Hope the brakes aren't gone already, I only have 22,000 miles on my 08.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:16 am

Not surprised at the already worn brakes,all newer('08+) Chrysler vehicles have junk OEM brakes.I've done brakes on newer Chrysler minivans with less then 20,000miles and they were metal to metal already,done some new Ram's brakes also with less then 20,000miles.

greatoppressor · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:24 am

tjkj2002 wrote:

Not surprised at the already worn brakes,all newer('08+) Chrysler vehicles have junk OEM brakes.I've done brakes on newer Chrysler minivans with less then 20,000miles and they were metal to metal already,done some new Ram's brakes also with less then 20,000miles.

Do you recommend any replacement pads that will last longer for the second go-around? I think it would bet a bit annoying if I'm having to replace my pads every 30K miles or so. I guess I got spoiled by my (manual) PT Cruiser. I went 85K in that thing before it needed brakes.

-SR-

greatoppressor · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:26 am

rickm wrote:

I've got a couple of minor problems with my KK.

1. I was using the KK in 4x4 Low a few weeks back. I stopped the vehicle, and when I got back in and restarted the engine, I had a yellow symbol on the dash that looked like an engine. I assume this was a "check engine" light.
a while later, after I put the KK in 4x2, the light disappeared. No, the gas cap was not loose LOL. I suppose I should get the dealer to see if there are any engine codes?

2. A few days ago, when went to start the KK, it made a funny noise, like it was running on 1 or 2 cylinders for a second or two. Nothing since then, though.

3. I recently noticed my right front tire wearing really bad on the outside edge. I had a four wheel alignment done and had the tires rotated. When I picked up the KK, they told me that my vehicl had 45 to 50% of the brake pads in the front, and about 5 % in the rear. Huh? I thought that the front brakes did the most of the braking and wore out faster than the rear brakes. I have noticed recently that when I am backng up, I can hear what sounds like a brake pad dragging slightly.

I only have about 35,000 miles on the KK. Anyone else wearing brakes out that fast, especially in the rear? I keep telling my wife to slow down when driving around town, but she don't listen :evil:

Regarding #2, aren't you about due for some new spark plugs at 35K miles?

-SR-

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:12 pm

rickm wrote:

I've got a couple of minor problems with my KK.

1. I was using the KK in 4x4 Low a few weeks back. I stopped the vehicle, and when I got back in and restarted the engine, I had a yellow symbol on the dash that looked like an engine. I assume this was a "check engine" light.
a while later, after I put the KK in 4x2, the light disappeared. No, the gas cap was not loose LOL. I suppose I should get the dealer to see if there are any engine codes?

2. A few days ago, when went to start the KK, it made a funny noise, like it was running on 1 or 2 cylinders for a second or two. Nothing since then, though.

3. I recently noticed my right front tire wearing really bad on the outside edge. I had a four wheel alignment done and had the tires rotated. When I picked up the KK, they told me that my vehicl had 45 to 50% of the brake pads in the front, and about 5 % in the rear. Huh? I thought that the front brakes did the most of the braking and wore out faster than the rear brakes. I have noticed recently that when I am backng up, I can hear what sounds like a brake pad dragging slightly.

I only have about 35,000 miles on the KK. Anyone else wearing brakes out that fast, especially in the rear? I keep telling my wife to slow down when driving around town, but she don't listen :evil:

Just turn it on and off. It is a glitch in the ecm/pcm software. every once in a while, I turn mine on and have every light come on

#2???

3, the KA's are eating rear pads before the fronts also

rickm · **Posted:** Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:08 am

the check engine light came on and stayed on for quite a while. It was even on after I got off the mountain and had put the KK back into 4X2. It finally went off at some point shortly after that while I was driving down the paved road.

I guess I'll just have to get some better brake pads.

Gimme Liberty · **Posted:** Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:04 pm

rickm wrote:

2. A few days ago, when went to start the KK, it made a funny noise, like it was running on 1 or 2 cylinders for a second or two. Nothing since then, though.

Can you elaborate on the above?

rickm · **Posted:** Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:32 am

I don't know how to explain it. Normally, the engine starts right up when I turn the key to start. The one single time, it seemed to make a stange noise and seemed like maybe it started on 1 or 2 cylinders. This only lasted maybe a second or so, then the engine ran normally. It hasn't happened since then. Maybe I didn't hold the key in the start position long enough, I don't know.

rickm · **Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:17 am

ok, so I took the KK in for service before my 36,000 miles, so I wouldn't have to pay the $100 deductable. They did some flash update for transmission shifting, and cleaned out my trans cooler that was plugged with bugs and dirt. They checked the trans and diff's fluids and they are recommending a trans oil and filter change. I guess I'll get that done soon.

I had new rear brake pads installed today and the rotors turned. Guess I'll be good to go for a while til the fronts are ready.

Mr Nick · **Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:48 am

Wow, so it did need rear brakes already? I better keep an eye on mine, I'll hit 30,000 this weekend... but I do mostly highway driving so maybe I have some decent life left on the pads.

Do you know if they are ceramic or semi-met?

rickm · **Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:00 pm

Mr Nick wrote:

Wow, so it did need rear brakes already? I better keep an eye on mine, I'll hit 30,000 this weekend... but I do mostly highway driving so maybe I have some decent life left on the pads.

Do you know if they are ceramic or semi-met?

I knew that I needed new brakes. I had a front end alignment done a couple of weeks ago and they told me at that time that the rear brakes were at 5% or less, and the front's at 50%.

When I took it to the dealer complaining about the rear brakes making a noise he said it was the wear indicator rubbing. I could hear it when I was backing up. I complained about the rear going out so quickly. He said it was unusual, but since both sides wore at the same rate, it's just the way it was.

I took it to a little tire shop across the street from where I work. They are the ones that did the front end alignment. I asked if they had a "Good, Better, Best" pad. He ordered the parts from NAPA. He said they only had one replacement for the rear pads and it was an OEM replacement. I don't know if they are ceramic or semi-metallic.

Next is some new tires. My OEM's are worn out. The tire shop guy showed me some Cooper all terrain tires that look pretty good. There were $100 each.

richd · **Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:24 pm

Napa Shows 2 rear pads for the KK.First one are Safety Stop part#SS8390M list price 52.49 Metallic
Ultra Premium #Up 8390M 61.99.They list the Safety Stop as Metallic,the Ultra Premium as Semi-metallic.For the front,they do show a ceramic pad.

rickm · **Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:01 pm

I saw those also, but the Part Number on my invoice was totally different. Who knows? I did see the pads before they were installed and they were in a NAPA box. We'll see how long they last.

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