Munkey Boy
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- First Name
- matt
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- Jan 16, 2021
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- Prescott, AZ
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- Mazda CX-3, '79 CJ5, '21 JT Sport S manual.
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- Camp Maintenance
Jeep has admitted "bad design" in their notices, the flash is more of a nanny for those who do NOT know how to drive a manual transmission. Under normal circumstances, the nanny will never affect torque; however, if the input and output is calculated to be different than expected for a specific amount of time, then it will go into limp mode until the extrapolated heat in the clutch assembly is reduced. Maths. The issues they've had and can replicate end up being more "pilot error" than anything specifically faulty with the clutch. Replacing X clutch with X clutch will not fix anything if the driver rests his foot on the pedal. There was a prior recall regarding air in the line with the master and slave which caused the same issue as riding the clutch and slipping it. Jeep managed to get the temp up to over 2000 degrees when the plate detonated. But yes, it is still a bad design. And I would agree as for a tall gear for reverse and having had to slip the hell up a slimy hill in other vehicles, this can and will be an issue.
I actually talked with Centerforce, kinda cool that they're in my back yard here. They are designing a COMPLETE system to replace the "bad design." This includes a single weighted flywheel, simple beefy pressure plate, AND hydraulics. No idea of when it will hit the market or how much, but it is on it's way. Certainly looks like the best solution; but as for the OEM with the flash fix, it's all they can feasibly do without sharing the blame with the drivers.
I actually talked with Centerforce, kinda cool that they're in my back yard here. They are designing a COMPLETE system to replace the "bad design." This includes a single weighted flywheel, simple beefy pressure plate, AND hydraulics. No idea of when it will hit the market or how much, but it is on it's way. Certainly looks like the best solution; but as for the OEM with the flash fix, it's all they can feasibly do without sharing the blame with the drivers.
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