To add more detail and try to clarify what I have seen and tried.
Yes, I mean a CAN Scan. I used an Innova 5160rs and am able to communicate with all the modules and do an all module scan. The only error codes that are coming back consistently right now are:
Body Controls
TIPM - U0184 Active - Lost communication with Radio, but we have an aftermarket radio so I do not think this one is a problem.
Chassis Controls
TPM - has 5 codes that are consistently there even after erasing.
C1581-00 Active Front/Rear Tire pressure sensor location undetermined
C151D-00 Active Tire pressure sensor location undetermined
C1501-96 Active Tire Pressure Sensor 1 - Component Internal Failure
C1580 - 00 Active Left/Right side tire pressure sensor location undetermined
U0001-00 Active CAN C Bus
I am not certain the cause of the TPM codes but suspect the tire sensors themselves may have died being the rig is 9 years old.
Prior to these codes, I had the following pop up when the vehicle first acted up, but they have not come back after being erased.
U0141 - Lost communication with IPM (FCM/TIPM)
P0480 - Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit/Open
U0101 - Lost Communication with TCM
U110E - Lost ambient temperature message
U110C - Lost Fuel Level Message
U1403 - Implausible Fuel Level Signal Message
U0001 - CAN C Bus
U0002 - CAN C Bus off performance - Stayed as a permanent code and then erased itself after driving the car 20 miles.
On the gauge cluster, I had the traction control light come on and the hill assist light come on, while not being responsive to the buttons on the dash, but no specific codes related to those seemed to come up. Then the HOTOIL message would flash and beep, staying on of different amounts of time before going off again.
In an attempt to be proactive, I cleaned every ground I could find on the vehicle and the power connectors going to the TIPM, alternator, and starter prior to the 20 mile test drive mentioned above. Then drove the jeep another 20 miles without new error codes. I am also going to replace the battery and have an optima yellow top ordered.
However, I am beginning to suspect the TIPM as well, is there further testing I can do to confirm its replacement? Being that the error seems intermittent, I want to be strategic in my approach to make sure I am not just throwing parts at the vehicle and hoping for the best.
Thank you!
Sunday, April 9th, 2023 AT 6:38 AM