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Jeep Wrangler YJ
YJ General Discussion
OEM sensors vs aftermarket sensors
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<blockquote data-quote="Flyer58" data-source="post: 439535" data-attributes="member: 18629"><p>It's a (edit) 2008 Patriot Ltd. with a 2.4 engine and CVT transmission 2WD. I think the only other engine for that year was a 2.0 but I'm no expert. The friendly local parts stores all say the same thing that they can't clear the codes and I believe that's a corporate policy but also based on some state regulations because it can hide problems from the customer which may still exist. Some parts stores will just hand you the reader while others must check codes for you. Autozone has one that checks your codes and then when they hook it up to their system it prints out a four page document explaining each code and what parts may help resolve it. Good sales gimmick but not always correct or specific. Everything I read online about disconnecting the battery and shorting the battery cables while holding one leg in the air and closing one eye didn't work. The code history is still there and the State inspectors will find them. This time the CEL came on a day prior to the inspection and days before the tag expired so it was a time crunch.</p><p></p><p>If I bought or borrowed most cheap code readers they will let me clear the codes to possibly extinguish the Check Engine Light but that may only last for two seconds if the fault still exists. With the Patriot there are different levels of historical codes saved in the memory. Even though I had "someone" clear my codes the dealership was able to bring up ABS brake faults from two years ago when the sensor failed and was fixed. They cleared all codes and said most other parts store code readers can't clear the deep memory codes.</p><p></p><p>I don't have the receipts here but I think my problem codes were bank 1 & 2 cam sensors a temp sensor that was out of range. I was able to exchange the parts store sensors for replacement ones under warranty but not get my money back. When they didn't work I went OEM and bingo... problem solved. </p><p></p><p>I too laugh at the product comments. "I hat this part because UPS took three weeks to get it to me" or "This part is so awesome I bought one for my wife".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Flyer58, post: 439535, member: 18629"] It's a (edit) 2008 Patriot Ltd. with a 2.4 engine and CVT transmission 2WD. I think the only other engine for that year was a 2.0 but I'm no expert. The friendly local parts stores all say the same thing that they can't clear the codes and I believe that's a corporate policy but also based on some state regulations because it can hide problems from the customer which may still exist. Some parts stores will just hand you the reader while others must check codes for you. Autozone has one that checks your codes and then when they hook it up to their system it prints out a four page document explaining each code and what parts may help resolve it. Good sales gimmick but not always correct or specific. Everything I read online about disconnecting the battery and shorting the battery cables while holding one leg in the air and closing one eye didn't work. The code history is still there and the State inspectors will find them. This time the CEL came on a day prior to the inspection and days before the tag expired so it was a time crunch. If I bought or borrowed most cheap code readers they will let me clear the codes to possibly extinguish the Check Engine Light but that may only last for two seconds if the fault still exists. With the Patriot there are different levels of historical codes saved in the memory. Even though I had "someone" clear my codes the dealership was able to bring up ABS brake faults from two years ago when the sensor failed and was fixed. They cleared all codes and said most other parts store code readers can't clear the deep memory codes. I don't have the receipts here but I think my problem codes were bank 1 & 2 cam sensors a temp sensor that was out of range. I was able to exchange the parts store sensors for replacement ones under warranty but not get my money back. When they didn't work I went OEM and bingo... problem solved. I too laugh at the product comments. "I hat this part because UPS took three weeks to get it to me" or "This part is so awesome I bought one for my wife". [/QUOTE]
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