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Originally Posted by Frederick
Had the ride taken to the dealers on Saturday for them to replace the serpentine belt and tensioner to the new style version. After a couple hours was informed an ABS flash failed, rendering my Nitro sticking in 1st gear ( limp mode? ).
I will now have to wait until tuesday for the ABS module to arrive and be fitted. They will also be servicing my diff for the humm that I get at 55mph. I think they will be replacing the pinions or something? Also told them to look at my sunroof issue. It creaks when vent only open /close.
I hate being without my ride, knowing its sitting there in the dealers lot for such a long time. I hope I dont get it back with scratches or dings  |
Frederick:
Since we both have nearly the same model of Nitro (yours is a 4X2 I believe) with a very late 2007 production date, we have a lot in common. I guess we could do some
Private Messaging but this is a
Discussion Group with very little of that at present. Yes we do have good viewership here so maybe we can help each other, and help members and viewers too.
At present we both have our Nitro in for repairs with no completion date or if a successful fix will be performed. The main difference between us is I bought my Nitro two years ago but it has just 9,500 miles on it, now. It has had extensive add on modifications. It looks like yours must be a fairly new purchase and you are just starting to modify yours.
I too, am always concerned leaving my Nitro at the Dealership anytime and because of the numerous modifications concerned about having it stolen or damaged. I am so concerned I even added additional insurance coverage placed on it and covered that in another Thread.
I drove a Nitro R/T as soon as one was available but when I attempted to order one Chrysler had decided that they were not going to offer a full-time 4X4 as promised, but instead offer it on the 2008 Jeep Liberty, only. I then decided NOT to buy a new one. Didn’t want a Liberty but continued to follow all automobile news and the Nitro for more than six months. I even already had compiled a list of about 20 accessories I wanted to add to my Nitro with a list of suppliers and prices. As soon as Chrysler announced their “Lifetime Powertrain Warranty” I went in the next day to order one. I had previously submitted what I wanted to two dealerships and I suspect the Salesman at one ordered what I had submitted and it had just arrived! As my signature shows it has every option, even the rear DVD Entertainment/Gaming System with wireless headphones! Does not have the smoker’s package or engine heater and both are not needed here. SOLD!!!
Frederick if you don’t already know, your R/T is completely different than other Nitros using a different engine, five speed transmission not four, torque converter, rear end, suspension, tires and wheels. I bring this to you attention since not all Nitro TSBs, recalls or modifications involve our vehicles.
In fact nearly all do not. It was plain to see early on the Nito had some serious issues involving engine, transmission and suspension. These were NOT on the R/T. All of this has now been addressed now, after Nitro was launched on August 15, 2006.
I have never seen any posting concerning rear end issues, or torque converter problems on an R/T. Guess you must be the unlucky one. Since you have a good working relationship with Service Department it might have been interesting to investigate changing the gear ratio under warranty since they are going to change the ring and pinion, anyway. I have the trailer tow package with a 3:55 gear ratio. Other R/Ts might have something else.
The sun roof is a non-issue I believe since my Wife’s Explorer has the same noise as my Nitro and it has been checked out.
I have kept track of all Nitro problems and the only “flashes” I have had performed were for the Uconnect and one for blowing hot air at startup from the A/C dash vents. Main issue was the roof rails that I had replaced before the Rapid Response came out. I suspect yours has been performed already, but worth checking out. It is important.
http://www.dodge-nitro.com/dodge-nit...response-2572/
I have focused on keeping the Uconnet updated and the GPS mapping. I really thought the Nitro would have been discontinued by now and wanted the latest software. In the beginning one had to voice enter their cell phone address book! Not now.
Being so knowledgeable about these vehicles may have not helped me with my engine noise. I choose not to have it checked out since I assumed it was the “4.0 Nitro Whistling Noise” until a solution was found. When I saw the head gasket resolve, I went to see my Service Manager with all the details and part numbers. I asked if he knew about this sound on the 4.0 engine he said “Yes” but nothing about the resolve, and read all the many pages I gave him on the discussion. Never test drove and I suspect the mechanic might not have gotten down on the accelerator after replacing the old style gaskets.
Anyway they now know what my complaint is and have not heard back from them so I can only guess it is not a simple fix and maybe they have something on order. I’m not going to bug them. Strange but I thought my noise was what everyone else had only louder at higher RPM. Still could be, but maybe not.
I asked my Service Manager why the TSBs and Rapid Responses are now so hard to find “On-Line” when they are on his desktop computer at the service counter. He said what do you think? I said “Chrysler wants to save money and not pay to have them performed!” He said actually “No”, there are many issues that affect only some vehicles and they are not serial number related. He said he had a customer come in with a list of 20 or more TSBs that he demanded be performed under warranty. None were done and the vehicle was out-of-warranty. This is why I do take care of my Service Manager when they go out-of-the-way to resolve my complaints.
Well I was bored today (no Nitro?) and posting this broke that up! Apologize for been so long winded if anyone is still reading. Wife said I was born with my mouth open and that is why I served on the local City Council for eight years. I love to talk!
Note: MS Word says this Post has only 1,031 words. That’s not much for me.
Ha Ha Good Luck with your repairs and let me know how it all works out. Will do the same.
Conclusion?
Linear Mode
