Could be your ignition control switch? I haven't heard of this happening before though.

 

Jeeps just keep on running.

No matter what.......

 

The only time I've experienced anything close to this happening is when I had my stereo amp not grounded quite right. After turning my vehicle off it would continue to run for about 5-10 seconds, but that was all it did and always would turn off in the same amount of time.

 

I would bet its the TIPM gone bad. Get thee to a dealer, posthaste.

 

A buddy's Caravan did that. Dealer told him it was the "WIN" module.


http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369648

 

Again, I have to ask--anyone checked the grounds?

 

my possibly did it without me knowing , when i got up today and my battery was dead

 

Yes, me too! It just started this crazy thing of not wanting to shut off. Took it to a dealer and they said it was the TIPM at a cost of $700 and I would have to wait 15 days to get the part in. And the huge leak from the map light is supposed to be easily fixed by a can of air shot into the drain holes in the sunroof. Yeah....no! I did that to keep from paying $150 to let a technician do the same thing and the sucker still leaks like a sieve. Oh and I have already replaced the cam positioning sensor. And the front end is about to drop out of it. I am angry to say the least. If I wasn't still paying for it, I would put a bullet in the block.

 

Anyone know where I can buy a TIPM and then what to do with it when I get it?

 

Anybody? Please? Dealer just quoted me 1700 with their time for diagnostics and 1100 alone for the tipm. When I asked if it was an easy change, the guy says "Uh no, its not really simple but the tech has to make sure all the connectors are hooked up properly." Not impressed with a response like that one.

 

I remember from Jlutz's search there was only an FDII at one salvage yard.

 

Before having a dealer replace an expensive electrical part, try seeing if it's just a bad connection:
- Unplug the battery and wait a few minutes.
- Disconnect the wires which go into the part.
- Add a small dab of "di-electric tune-up grease" to the pins or sockets.
- Reconnect
- Repeat for every connection which goes to/from the part.
- When finished, reconnect the battery.

The more electronic everything gets, the more a bad connection can be a problem. Meanwhile, car computers should last the life of the car. I had vehicles aged 23, 20, 18, and 17 years of age all running on the original computers. Every now and then a sensor or control had to be changed, but very often it was just a bad connection.

Di-electric tune-up grease also works on things like trailer wiring plugs, spark plugs, and light bulb sockets.

On an older vehicle, it can be well worth it to disconnect / reconnect everything you can find, including in the engine bay, underneath the vehicle, and near the front or back bumpers. Also look for black ground wires which screw into the body or frame. For better grounds, undo those screws and sand down the screw and connection and reattach.

 

^^^^^ Good advice right there!
Also, spraying the pins in the electrical connectors with electrical contact cleaner while you have them apart Iis a good idea.
Sometimes there is a very thin layer of oxidation that you can't see, but it is enough to cause a problem.

 

They did a reflash today for something they said they had done a month ago. I spent a few hours trouble shooting before it made its way to the dealership.

Rockauto.com carries dorman tipm. I watched a programming video that featured a 2007 dodge caliber that the exact same tipm was installed in. This one is plug and play for the most part, only takes turning the key twice then clearing codes and away you go.

 

no follow up by the OP in 13 days? Either he blew it up, or he just wanted to vent

 

More like 42 days!

 

I had this issue this year with my 2008 jeep patriot. Rain leaked from interior lights and got on steering wheel and dash. Dash lights went on the fritz blinking like crazy, turned key off and removed, KEPT RUNNING, wouldnt shut off for over 10min. It did drive fine and start fine. I couldnt afford to put more money into it, had done several expensive repairs recent. I let it sit for 4 months. Started it up today and it works fine, panel lights, shutting off fine again, it has dried out. I should have tried it sooner, no idea how long it's been fine.

 

Maybe it's damage to the harness behind the foot rest on the driver side due to leaks down a-pillar or the like, because mine has never done this.

Most problem complaints come from those who bought a jeep with the cvt trans or sunroof.

I bought a 2014 fwd with the 6-speed 6f24 and haven't had many problems except a dead radio which was replaced with my extended warranty and one throttle body and I've got 140,000km.