2012 Jeep Patriot (MK) — Repair Solution

2.0L ECN 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · In Limp Mode · Engine

Jeep Patriot (MK) In Limp Mode Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Jeep
Model: Patriot (MK)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.0L ECN 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 125,651
Area: Engine
Category: In Limp Mode

Customer Complaint

Intermittently vehicle will go into limp mode, when this happens the vehicle will raise idle to 1200rpm and there only enough throttle response to limp off the road, bringing on the Engine Check Light, Stability Light and a Electronic Throttle Control Light .

Cycling the ignition restores normal idle, full power and only the Engine Check Light stays on.

Problem Summary

Found Check Engine Light on, carried out full vehicle fault code scan.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeJEEMK12153
Vehicle2012 Jeep Patriot (MK)
Engine2.0L ECN 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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