2008 rhd jeep wrangler

[Mad cad]

Is anyone that has a 2008 rhd jeep wrangler having problems with it starting?

[Postaltexan]

Hi, I have one and I had this problem a time or two..  I dont know if the same thing might be going on with yours or not, but we had to unplug the Security Key and then plug it back in and it started right up...


Try that and see if it helps..

[don't bug me]

You might want to "google" "technical service bulletins" or "tsb"   or  http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/tsbs/tsbsearch.cfm   

enter, your make, model and year, and see if there are any recalls or defects with your 2008 Jeep.  I'm assuming your vehicle is still under warranty, and there is a good chance your local dealer could repair this problem without charge.  

[Mad cad]

Yes, it is still under warranty,have had it in the dealership 8x but they can not find what is causing it. Just hoping that someone else is having this problem and have found a solution.

[WV Rural girl]

I have had to have 2 new parts due to the security of the key thing. If that happens again I know now how to pull the fuse, wait a minute and put it back in, then it will start. Lately, though, I have been having a different type of problem, I turn the key and it does nothing. I think, "duh, did I not turn the key?" and do it again, and it started. But the other day it did that 2 times before it started. My jeep is out of warranty, I drive 110 miles a day, it didn't take too long to go over 36K. And of course you can't buy an extended warranty (one that will be honored) on  a RHD jeep. I think I will look at the tech bulletins like that poster suggested. I do like my jeep. With these exceptions: it is too tall, it needs more room inside, no electric windows or power locks. It has nice cold A/C and quite a bit of power. It rides a bit rough to suit me, but hey, it is a jeep and I am on some BAD roads here in WV. I miss my subaru...I should try to find another motor for it and drive it some more.

[IN Lucy]

  I have a 2008 Jeep Wrangler RHD, with a starting problem.  I have had it to the dealership maybe 7-8 times.  They are
still trying to figure out what is wrong with it.  If I put it in neutrel to start it, it starts every time.  After the dealership knew that, they did something else to it, but it still does it.  They will have it again next week, but I'm not sure what it is they
will do.  If it works I will let you know.  

[08 wrangler owner]

Recall ID# 79237
 Recall ID # 08V202000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date MAY 06, 2008
Part Affected SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model Affected WRANGLER
Potential Units Affected 1709 Get Details  

Recall Date
MAY 06, 2008


Model Affected
2008 JEEP WRANGLER


Description
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2007-2008 JEEP WRANGLER, RIGHT HAND DRIVE ONLY, VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR BRAKE TUBES.


Consequence
PROLONGED BRAKE TUBE CONTACT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE AND CAUSE A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.


Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED BRAKE TUBE CLIP TO RETAIN THE TUBES, INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTACT WITH THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.


Potential Units Affected
1709


Notes
CHRYSLER LLC H17

[WV Rural girl]

My 2008 wrangler has a new problem... the air bag light is coming on and off. and of course dinging each time. I have determined it must be a loose something somewhere cuz when I declerate fast or brake light goes off and when I take back off it comes back on....ding, ding, ding, like 400 times a day. and yes, it is out of warranty. I thought maybe someone else might have had the same problem. Oh, and btw, thanks to whoever said if it won't start to put it in neutral and it starts sure helped me out.

[Mad cad]

If your emergency brake light is coming on ....check your brake fluid if it is just a little bit low the light will come on

[WV Rural girl]

No, its not the brake light it is the air bag light. Looks like the seat belt light but with a little round ball in it. (must be it is suppose to look like the air bag. Making me nuts. I guess it will have to go to the jeep dealer next time I get a day off. Ha! after Christmas I guess.

[sdloftis5]

I have a 2008 rhd jeep wrangler and had a problem with it starting sometimes...the mechanic at the jeep dealership told me to make sure it is all the way in the park position.  Of course, I always think it is all the way forward, but now on the rare occasion it won't start on the first attempt, I give the gear shaft a little push toward the front of the vehicle & it starts right away.  Good luck!  I hope this helps!