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Bad PCM | TIPM??

5.9K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by  PatriotWarrior_556  
#1 · (Edited)
2014 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4l

Recently I went to start my Patriot & all hell broke loose.

  1. SYMPTOMS:
    Pat starts intermittently but will only stay running after it stalls out 3-4 times first.
    My dash odometer displays "NO BU5" and the only light on is my 4x4 (although 4x4 isn't activated).
    My headlights stay on continuously and my cluster, wipers, remote start (Avital), key fob, horn, and turn signals don't work.
    My driver side taillight is out although the bulb is good.
  2. TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS TAKEN:
    Unhooked negative battery terminal.

    Unhooked both battery terminals and zip tied the ends together overnight.
    Relearned the throttle position sensor.
    Checked all ground wiring for corrosion.
    Checked all fuses and relays for continuity.
    Confirmed battery was good.
Put a scanner on it and received the following codes:
  • U0121
  • U1110
  • U1403
  • U1120
  • U0100
  • U012100
  • P0123
  • P0222
  • P0108
  • P0198
  • P0645
  • P0118
I don't even know where to start. What would cause all these codes at once? Is it possibly a fried PCM or TIPM?
For reference I had 0 codes stored before this happened.
 
#2 ·
After looking through the possible causes of some of those codes, the most common things seem to be CANbus/TIPM related or the PCM.


If you're certain there's no issues with the engine bay grounds having corrosion under the crimp and insulation where it can't be seen. you can try checking the wiring harnesses for any damage due to rubbing on the chassis, etc, and check the PCM and TIPM connectors and make sure they're corrosion free, properly seated and tight.
 
#3 ·
It's not uncommon for lots of seemingly unrelated codes to set after a full reset or battery change. As various modules boot up and power on, they can come up out of order causing other modules to set codes due to lack of response. I would clear all codes now, cycle the key off, then back on and see what codes return.
 
#6 ·
Drivers side below the battery is a hidden relay block that if it goes bad you can re-pin the block for under $10 of parts from Amazon and about 2hrs of Patience. It will give you most of those codes if it gets corroded. There are videos on YouTube that show how to fix and re-pin relay boxes. You can access the relay box through the front driver's side behind the tire. Do this first before replacing the tipm.