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2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Generals
- Safety
- Canada - Recall - K13 Front Inner Fender Liners
- Canada - Recall - Reprogram CCN A/T Fluid Temperature Warning
- Recall - Air Bag Clockspring Replacement
- Recall 11V528000: Air Bag Clockspring Defect
- Recall - Front Fender Liner(s) May Contact Brake Lines
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- A. Plastic Wheel Liner Modification and Brake Tube Inspection
- B. Replace the Right Front Wheel Brake Tube (Left Hand Drive)
- C. Replace the Left Rear Wheel Brake Tube (Left Hand Drive)
- D. Replace the Right Front Wheel Brake Tube (Right Hand Drive)
- E. Replace the Left Rear Wheel Brake Tube (Right Hand Drive)
- F. Replace Wheel Opening Liner Retainers
- G. Bleed Hydraulic Brake System
- Owner Letter
- Recall 08V202000: Brake Tube/Steering Shaft Interference
- Recall - Rear Brake Tube Clearance
- Recall 09V436000: A/T Temperature Sensing System
- Recall - Potential MOPAR(R) Tow Bar Detachment
- Recall - A/T Fluid Temperature Warning Enabling
- Recall 10V236000: Potential Brake Hose/Line Leaks
- Customer Interest
- Steering/Suspension - Vibration/Shimmy Above 50 MPH
- Fuel System - Fuel Spits Back When Refueling
- Audio System - REW Or REX Radio Software Enhancements
- Body - Light To Moderate Paint Imperfections
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P2181 Stored In ECM
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTCs P2181/P0139/P0159
- Audio System - Software Enhancements
- M/T Squeaking Sound From the Clutch
- Body - Water Leak At Upper A-Pillar Door Seal
- Body - Excess Butyl Protrudes From Windshield Seal
- Body - Whistle Sound From Windshield Header Seal
- Audio System - MYGIG(R) Radio Software Update
- Instruments - Temperature Display Reverts to US Units
- Body - Horizontal Paint Surface Etching
- Engine - Oil Seepage At front of Engine
- Engine Controls - Long Crank Time/MIL ON/DTC P0344/P0340
- Body - Wind Noise From Windshield Area
- Audio System - Popping Noise From Speakers
- Electrical - Hard Start/No Start/Dead Battery
- Audio System - Radio Mutes in 'SAT' Mode
- Steering - Rubbing Sound During Hard Cornering
- M/T - Squeaking Sound From the Clutch
- Antitheft System - Engine No Crank/No Start Condition
- Computers/Controls - Cannot Data Record
- Entertainment System - DVD Won't Function in Radio
- Audio System - CD Loses Last Track After Ignition Cycle
- Engine Controls - Premature Oil Change Lamp Illumination
- Engine Controls - False Oil Change Indicator
- Engine Controls - Poor 1-2/2-3 Cold Shifts/DTC's Set
- Body - Freedom Top Header Seal Water Leaks
- Body - Tapping or Knocking Sound at B or C Pillar
- Audio System - RES Radio Clock Lockup
- Interior - Scrape/Click/Squeal From Seat Track
- Body - Wind Noise From Windshield/Soft Top Header
- Interior - Center Console Opens When Locked
- Fuel System - Difficult Fuel Fill/Nozzle Shuts Off
- M/T - Pops Out Of 1st Gear On Acceleration
- Audio System - REN/REZ Radio Lock Up
- Steering/Suspension - Vibration On Rough Surfaces
- Body - Soft Top Rear Window Zipper Won't Disengage
- Fuel System - Fuel Spit Back When Refueling (Warr Ext)
- Superceded Bulletins
- 21-013-11 - 12/22/11
- 08-025-07 - 10/20/07
- Body - Water Leaks at Hard Top Freedom Panel
- Body - Water Leaks Onto Console/Dash Areas
- Body - Wind Noise/Water Leak At Soft Top Header
- Body - Water Leak At Upper A-Pillar Door Seals
- Body - Convertible Top Water Leak at A-Pillar
- Audio System - MYGIG Radio(R) Software Update
- Keyless Entry - Engine No Crank/No Start Condition
- Steering - Steering Wheel Vibration On Rough Surfaces
- Audio/Instruments - DVD Will Not Function
- M/T - Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure
- Engine Controls - P0740/P1798/Poor Cold 1-2 Shifts
- Fuel System - Fuel Spit Back When Refueling
- Engine Controls - Long Crank Time/MIL ON/DTC P0340/P0344
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P2181 Is Stored In Memory
- Air Bag System Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
- Engine Controls - Oil Change Monitor Alerts Prematurely
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Body - Hood, Door, Tailgate Hinge Replacement Information
- Canada - Campaign - L05 A/T Oil Cooler Lines
- Canada - Recall - K13 Front Inner Fender Liners
- Canada - Recall - Reprogram CCN A/T Fluid Temperature Warning
- Canada - Campaign - H11 Radio Software Update
- Canada - Recall - H06 Incorrect Spark Plugs Installed
- Body/Frame - Welded Sheet Metal Repairs And Replacements
- Body - Front Fender Support Repair Procedures
- Body - Don't Apply Corrosion Protection On Plastic Panels
- Body - Front Bumper Fascia Repair For License Bracket Holes
- Steering/Suspension - Vibration/Shimmy Above 50 MPH
- Fuel System - Fuel Spits Back When Refueling
- Audio System - REW Or REX Radio Software Enhancements
- Recall - Air Bag Clockspring Replacement
- M/T - Diagnostic Teardown Procedure
- Wheels/Tires - Chrome Clad Wheel Balancing Info.
- Collision - Safety Cert./Tire Press. Label Replacement
- Steering/Suspension - Wheel Hub/Bearing Inspection COLL.
- Body - Light To Moderate Paint Imperfections
- Recall 11V528000: Air Bag Clockspring Defect
- Wheels - Reconditioned Wheel Usage
- Restraints - Replacement Seat Covers/Seat Cover Repairs
- Restraints - Use Of Salvaged Restraint System Components
- Body/Frame - Structural Repair Components
- Body/Frame - Usage Of Heat For Repair
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P2181 Stored In ECM
- A/T - Extended Cooler Line Warranty
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTCs P2181/P0139/P0159
- Campaign - A/T Cooler Line Replacement
- Audio System - Software Enhancements
- Recall - Front Fender Liner(s) May Contact Brake Lines
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- A. Plastic Wheel Liner Modification and Brake Tube Inspection
- B. Replace the Right Front Wheel Brake Tube (Left Hand Drive)
- C. Replace the Left Rear Wheel Brake Tube (Left Hand Drive)
- D. Replace the Right Front Wheel Brake Tube (Right Hand Drive)
- E. Replace the Left Rear Wheel Brake Tube (Right Hand Drive)
- F. Replace Wheel Opening Liner Retainers
- G. Bleed Hydraulic Brake System
- Owner Letter
- Air Bag System - Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
- M/T Squeaking Sound From the Clutch
- Lighting - Information On Exterior Lamp Lens Fogging
- A/T - ATF + 4 Fluid Usage
- Interior - Low Gloss Interior Trim Care Information
- Body - Water Leak At Upper A-Pillar Door Seal
- Body - Excess Butyl Protrudes From Windshield Seal
- Body - Whistle Sound From Windshield Header Seal
- Audio System - MYGIG(R) Radio Software Update
- Instruments - Temperature Display Reverts to US Units
- Body - Horizontal Paint Surface Etching
- Engine - Oil Seepage At front of Engine
- Body - Sahara Model Front License Plate Mounting
- Recall - Spark Plug Inspection/Replacement
- Engine Controls - Long Crank Time/MIL ON/DTC P0344/P0340
- Recall 08V202000: Brake Tube/Steering Shaft Interference
- Body - Wind Noise From Windshield Area
- Audio System - Popping Noise From Speakers
- Electrical - Hard Start/No Start/Dead Battery
- Audio System - Radio Mutes in 'SAT' Mode
- Brakes - Parking Brake Adjustment Service Intervals
- Steering - Rubbing Sound During Hard Cornering
- M/T - Squeaking Sound From the Clutch
- Antitheft System - Engine No Crank/No Start Condition
- Computers/Controls - Cannot Data Record
- Recall - Rear Brake Tube Clearance
- Entertainment System - DVD Won't Function in Radio
- Audio System - CD Loses Last Track After Ignition Cycle
- Campaign - Radio Software Update
- Engine Controls - Premature Oil Change Lamp Illumination
- Engine Controls - False Oil Change Indicator
- Engine Controls - Poor 1-2/2-3 Cold Shifts/DTC's Set
- A/T - Repair/Replacement Guidelines
- Audio System - MYGIG Radio(R) Software Updates
- Body - Freedom Top Header Seal Water Leaks
- Body - Tapping or Knocking Sound at B or C Pillar
- Audio System - RES Radio Clock Lockup
- Audio System - Radio Inop. After Battery Disconnect
- Interior - Scrape/Click/Squeal From Seat Track
- Body - Wind Noise From Windshield/Soft Top Header
- Interior - Center Console Opens When Locked
- Maintenance - Fluid Flushing Information
- Wheels/Tires - Chrome Clad Wheel Balancing Information
- Fuel System - Difficult Fuel Fill/Nozzle Shuts Off
- Body - Water Leak Repair Manual Availability
- Recall 09V436000: A/T Temperature Sensing System
- Recall - Potential MOPAR(R) Tow Bar Detachment
- Campaign - Steering Damper/Hardware Replacement
- Recall - A/T Fluid Temperature Warning Enabling
- Entertainment System - Disabling Front Seat Video Source
- Recall 10V236000: Potential Brake Hose/Line Leaks
- M/T - Pops Out Of 1st Gear On Acceleration
- Audio System - REN/REZ Radio Lock Up
- Steering/Suspension - Vibration On Rough Surfaces
- Body - Soft Top Rear Window Zipper Won't Disengage
- Body - Paint Overspray Removal Procedures
- Engine - Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure
- Paint - Clearcoat Blending During Refinish Process
- Fuel System - Fuel Spit Back When Refueling (Warr Ext)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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