Check Engine light

[James408]

So I bought a new 2022 Gladiator Texas Trail. I washed it and the check engine light came on. It's steady and not blinking. I only have 265 miles on it. What gives? I checked the gas cap also and it's tight.

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[sharpsicle]

What's the code? The light itself gives almost no information, you need to read the OBD codes to get in idea of what's up.

 

[James408]

What's the code? The light itself gives almost no information, you need to read the OBD codes to get in idea of what's up.

Haven't got that far. First new vehicle in 35 years of buying new vehicles that threw a code in less than 500 miles.

 

[sharpsicle]

Haven't got that far. First new vehicle in 35 years of buying new vehicles that threw a code in less than 500 miles.

Okay. Not sure I see your point here, but report back the code when you get a chance. Until then, there's not much we can do to help.

 

[James408]

Okay. Not sure I see your point here, but report back the code when you get a chance. Until then, there's not much we can do to help.

No I understand. Just a little frustrated. Paid 50 grand for a vehicle and it already has a check engine light. That's my point. Just checking to see if this is common after washing. That's all.

 

[NachoRuby]

No I understand. Just a little frustrated. Paid 50 grand for a vehicle and it already has a check engine light. That's my point. Just checking to see if this is common after washing. That's all.

Of course not. We ford water after all. And, you know, drive in the rain.

 

[kevman65]

First things first, probably has nothing to do with washing the JT.

If you haven't already, push down on EVERY fuse and relay in the fuse box. Fuse box is under hood, on passenger side, against the firewall. Factory has a habit of not getting them seated. Don't know if it's a robot or a human putting them all in.

If that doesn't fix the problem, take it to the dealer and let them sort it out.

Doesn't matter how much you paid or how new it is, some new vehicles just have problems. Every manufacturer has issues, no matter what their fan boys have to say.

 

[James408]

First things first, probably has nothing to do with washing the JT.

If you haven't already, push down on EVERY fuse and relay in the fuse box. Fuse box is under hood, on passenger side, against the firewall. Factory has a habit of not getting them seated. Don't know if it's a robot or a human putting them all in.

If that doesn't fix the problem, take it to the dealer and let them sort it out.

Doesn't matter how much you paid or how new it is, some new vehicles just have problems. Every manufacturer has issues, no matter what their fan boys have to say.

Thanks ? I'll try that!

 

[glgo23]

Not sure if you got the answer but I have a Texas trail too and it’s been the loose gas cap. I found that you have to tighten it then click it at least 3 times. My usually commute consist of a loose gravel/kaliche rock road. So the recommended “twist to click” doesn’t work for this situation lol of course get it checked out if it doesn’t go away. Have a great day!!

 

[James408]

Not sure if you got the answer but I have a Texas trail too and it’s been the loose gas cap. I found that you have to tighten it then click it at least 3 times. My usually commute consist of a loose gravel/kaliche rock road. So the recommended “twist to click” doesn’t work for this situation lol of course get it checked out if it doesn’t go away. Have a great day!!

So when you tighten it does the light

Not sure if you got the answer but I have a Texas trail too and it’s been the loose gas cap. I found that you have to tighten it then click it at least 3 times. My usually commute consist of a loose gravel/kaliche rock road. So the recommended “twist to click” doesn’t work for this situation lol of course get it checked out if it doesn’t go away. Have a great day!!

Thanks so does the light eventually go off after tightening?

 

[glgo23]

So when you tighten it does the light

Thanks so does the light eventually go off after tightening?

yes Sir, it goes off after a couple of more trips. At first I thought it was bad gas. But it ended up being the gas cap Plus the gladiator feels great going done rocky roads sometimes it’s easy to forget how fast it’s going. Anyways. Yes the check engine light turned off.

 

[James408]

yes Sir, it goes off after a couple of more trips. At first I thought it was bad gas. But it ended up being the gas cap Plus the gladiator feels great going done rocky roads sometimes it’s easy to forget how fast it’s going. Anyways. Yes the check engine light turned off.

Thanks cause I love this ride!

 

[James408]

So I topped my jeep off at the gas pump. Re tightened my gas cap and light went off. Thanks guys!

 

[NachoRuby]

If you run the code on a loose gas cap cel, what will it show? Something related to the evap. system maybe?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

If you run the code on a loose gas cap cel, what will it show? Something related to the evap. system maybe?

Heck I drove several miles with the cap OFF and it never complained! In fact, my 2020 never had a CEL - gas cap off or on.
So I guess the gas cap thing is baffling - never had it happen.

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