Check engine light came on?

Tiny
ERIKCROGERS
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  • 2008 JEEP PATRIOT
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Check engine light came on. Now when I start my gears arent always there. So I turn the car off and it re sets itself and works fine after that?
Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 AT 9:01 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This sounds likes like the TIPM is going out which is common but to be sure lets run the doces to confirm the issue here is a guide to get started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

If a code for the TIPM codes up here are diagrams and instructions to help you change it out. This is a plug and play part it does not need programming because it self initializes.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 AT 9:34 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for this post I had this problem and had to get a new TIPM for $340.00 all fixed! I love this site.
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