[kenjo]

Hi, nooB here. I found this forum while looking for information about why my Nitro with 14K miles died at the curb. Parked it in town, but when I came back and tried to start it, it wouldn't turn over. Icons lit up, but no starter. It was towed 40 miles to the nearest dealer, so I'm killing time waiting to hear from them. I hope this car doesn't turn into a lemon like my 05 Cherokee :loser1:. did (bad transmission).

I'll post something in the mechanical issues area when I find out what caused the problem.

:shakehead:

 

[dk1677]

Welcome kenjo ! Sorry to hear about the problem, I hope its taken care of quickly! Enjoy the forum! Any mods in mind? :Racing:

 

[Dutch Nitro]

Welcome Kenjo! Good you found the right area to ask about your problems. Hope you will get the right answers.

 

[MeanGirl]

sorry to hear that kenjo, but welcome to the family and I hope your issue gets resolved asap!!

 

[BlueJet]

Hi kenjo:wavey:
So glad you found us!!! Enjoy the forum and all the great information here!! Go Hawks!!!

 

[Waldorf]

welcome to the forum kenjo, sorry to hear about your no-go incident. let us know what transpires.

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

I hope this car doesn't turn into a lemon like my 05 Cherokee :loser1:. did (bad transmission). :shakehead:

I sure hope it doesn't either.....:smiledown:

BTW welcome to the forum, if there's anything else we can help you with, just let us know.

 

[kenjo]

Wireless control module

Hi, nooB here. I found this forum while looking for information about why my Nitro with 14K miles died at the curb. Parked it in town, but when I came back and tried to start it, it wouldn't turn over. Icons lit up, but no starter. It was towed 40 miles to the nearest dealer, so I'm killing time waiting to hear from them. I hope this car doesn't turn into a lemon like my 05 Cherokee :loser1:. did (bad transmission).

I'll post something in the mechanical issues area when I find out what caused the problem.

:shakehead:

As promised, here's how the problem was "fixed": The wireless control module, which processes the signal from the key to remotely open door locks and activate the engine start when turned in the ignition switch, somehow was "turned off". Or, it became nonresponsive. The service manager told me that if it happens again to disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes. When the battery is reconnected, the power to the module switches it back on. I'm hoping this was a isolated event that won't happen again, but I'm going to be keeping some extra tools in the car in case it does. So, if you have the same experience, try disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it after a few minutes see if it solves the problem. I suspect the same procedure would apply to other computer modules in the car.

kenjo

 

[IMWhisper]

Welcome to the forum kenjo!
Will keep my fingers crossed that it doesn't happen again!

 

[300 Addict]

Welcome to the forum kenjo! Good to hear your ride was fixed. All the best with it in the future!

 

[Blue ram]

Welcom Kenjo.
So they suggested the magic REBOOT.
( reboot the space craft scotty)
This always gets the old computor cleared .
Esed to use that in my old GMC mini van when it whent bazurk.

 

[hernitro]

As promised, here's how the problem was "fixed": The wireless control module, which processes the signal from the key to remotely open door locks and activate the engine start when turned in the ignition switch, somehow was "turned off". Or, it became nonresponsive. The service manager told me that if it happens again to disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes. When the battery is reconnected, the power to the module switches it back on. I'm hoping this was a isolated event that won't happen again, but I'm going to be keeping some extra tools in the car in case it does. So, if you have the same experience, try disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it after a few minutes see if it solves the problem. I suspect the same procedure would apply to other computer modules in the car.

kenjo

So this fix from the service department is to carry extra tools with you? I'd check another service department for a better fix.