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The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that on several occasions the doors locked and unlocked independently, with the horn blaring and headlamps flashing with the windshield wipers activated without warning, or driver input. The contact became aware that the failure was due to the failure of the totally integrated power module (tipm). The contact stated that to prevent the failure, the negative battery cable was disconnected while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
With vehicle either not running or running. Random events where horn blasts continuously, wipers turn on, washer fluid sprays. Opening door has caused horn to sound, with engine off. Consumer stated dealership did not give faulty tipm diagnosis.
Tipm problems from the research I've done. Car goes haywire! horn goes on randomly and stays on even when driving! wipers go on and off randomly even when I try to use the wiper switch to control it, nothing happens. Wiper fluid goes on and off randomly even when not controlled by switch. Doors lock and unlock randomly while driving even when not using the remote. Alarm goes off while driving with the horn. All dashboard lights randomly flash on and off while driving. All these weird events usually occur at the same time or randomly by themselves. Mostly happens when driving or when trying to initially unlock and enter the vehicle for use.
I am experiencing a recurring issue that appears to be the totally integrated power module (tipm). Every couple of months, the entire electrical system goes haywire, for about 3 minutes and then is fine. In researching this, I am finding that it was a common problem on Jeep vehicles of that time period. It most recently occurred today, although it has happened for about the last 2 years, since shortly after I bought the vehicle.
It happens randomly but the wipers, washer fluid, lights including reverse lights and horn came on and would not turn off. Engine would not shut off. After doing a little bit of research it seems like there are lots of people affected by this and they all concluded that it was the tipm. It usually happens when the vehicle is in motion and I would say it happens every other week.
- Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Will not pass inspection check engine lights remain on along with a red light that looks like lighting bolt. Replaced battery. New engine. New radiator. New pin. Everything that was found on diagnostic check replaced. Still paying for car. Not able to drive it. Has a dangerous death wobble. This is the worst vehicle made. Don't know what to do. Cannot get plates for Jeep that eill never pass inspection. What can I do.
Totally integrated power module (tipm) mass failure causing all electrical systems to go haywire and car to be undrivable. This apparently is an increasingly bad problem on Jeep Wrangler.
While in motion driving down the highway and on a city street car suddenly dies, no power steering, lights flashing, horn blaring, windshield wipers and fluid are activated and doors lock and unlock. Mechanic informs me it is tipm issue with 2007-2011 Jeep/Chrysler/Dodge. I investigated online and Jeep forums etc. Support this and yet Jeep refuses to accept accountability- as someone who has nearly wrecked on multiple occasions, I implore you address this or someone is going to die, because Jeep continues to ignore this problem!!! this also happens in the middle of the night when the car is parked stationary and isn't even on- I have woken in a panic several times by what I think is my car alarm going off, to find the horn blaring, blower motor, flashers, interior lights, and the wipers going on and off. Also, while driving at night, the lights suddenly go out. Once again I urge you to investigate this dangerous problem, because this will cause a serious accident, or worse if these issues are not resolved! *these incidents have happened on multiple occasions, but the most recent was today, so that is the date used to answer "when did this happen"
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received recall notices for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V352000 (air bags)and 16V290000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to South point Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (located at 5210 S ih 35 frontage rd, austin, tx 78745) and repaired. After the contact left the dealer and was driving home at 65 mph, a burning odor was detected coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,030.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. While the vehicle was stationary, the ignition failed to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the ignition made a clicking sound and hesitated to start. Neuwirth motors in wilmington, North Carolina was made aware of the failure and replaced the ignition and the starter, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
My ac/heater blower motor work intermittently. The horn sounds without being engaged. The windshield wipers will engage by themselves. These issues happen both stationary and while driving. I belive these issues are caused by the total integrated power module. When talking with others about this problem there appears to be a recurring problem with these vehicles. I believe these malfunctions could put me in danger. For example, if I can't defrost the windshield there is a visability problem. Also, assuming it is the tipm there are many other things that will eventually happen.
We were driving in the nm mountains at night. The headlights and tail lights went out. The wipers started running. I pulled off the road. We were lucky we didn't have a wreck. Eventually we shut off the engine and restarted it. The lights came back on.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle intermittently stopped working and all the instrument panel indicators illuminated unexpectedly. Also, the electrical system shut down and the vehicle started to slow down. The contact stopped, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was taken to turnersville Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram (3100 NJ-42, sicklerville, NJ 08081 (856) 316-7958) where it was diagnosed that a fuse was blown. The vehicle was repaired. The contact requested a test drive and the failure recurred. The contact left the vehicle at the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call the dealer for a remedy. The failure mileage was 37,000.
While driving headlights, windshield wipers/washer, signals, esp disable button and interior lights stopped functioning. This is the second tipm in this vehicle. The first was replaced after power windows stopped functioning.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than once without warning. The horn sounded and the computer shorted. The key was able to be removed with the vehicle still running and had not turned off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (safford Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat of winchester, 1659 berryville pike, winchester, va 22603, (540) 667-5532) who stated that the PCM needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the part and the failure recurred. The vehicle stalled at 60 mph. The key was removed and the state trooper had to direct traffic because of the failure. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer who indicated that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been at the dealer's for months with no solution. The service center manager escalated the concern to the manufacturer. A case manager was to follow up with the contact to determine if a solution was recommended from the manufacturer. The dealer also mentioned a warranty, but did not disclose if there would be a repair concerning the remedy. The manufacturer issued an electrical recall for the 2007 model, but not the 2008 model. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The Jeep just died in the middle of traffic while I was driving in escondido ca. This was very dangerous as it happened in rush hour traffic. The horn, wipers, wiper fluids all came on all of a sudden. I was stuck in the middle of traffic and was not able to turn it off. Then it randomly turned off so I took it to the dealership. They said my tipm was bad. There are recalls of the Jeep tipm but not for my model year. Wtf
Abnormal flashing of instruments panel. Speedometer and gauges turn off while vehicle was in motion, turn signal indicator go off and on. Vehicle temporarily loses engine power. Intermittent loss of electrical power to all dashboard components. Radio, blinkers, wipers go on or off on their own. Vehicle ignition won't start. Diagnosed by dealership as: Tipcm failure; "computer fried" I had to pay for a new wiring harness, had to replace fuse box, brand new sway bar control module along with a brand new tipcm computer bought from dealer. Dealership won't cover repair cost nor is covered by Jeep manufacturer's warranty.
My vehicle begins to act as if it is possessed. When driving all dash lights will flash, windshield wipers will turn on, washer fluid will shoot out. Also while driving everything will lock up making it impossible to control the vehicle. When parked, the vehicle will struggle to start and all of the other symptoms listed above occur.
Driving Jeep in downtown traffic suddenly horn, signal light, wipers started working with no input from from me pulled over tried to turn Jeep off kept running. Had to pull fuse to shut engine off. Was told it was the tipm and was told it would cost over $1000 to fix !!!!!! was also told they were having lots of problems with this. Needs to be a recall !!! hopefully you do not drag your heals like you did on the clock spring !
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- Miami Lakes, FL, USA