Oil filter housing assembly

Tiny
JRS74656
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  • 2015 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
Saturday afternoon my check engine light came on. I dropped my vehicle at my regular mechanic, who could not look at it until the following morning.

Sunday morning he said it was one of the sensors in the oil filter housing assembly (I do not recall if he said temperature or pressure). He said it was a common problem with this make/model of Jeep. He also said he would need to do a coolant flush (I do not recall if it is due for a flush or if it is related to the problem). The cost is about $900.00.

Sunday evening the check engine light went out and it has not been back on since.

We did have a cold snap over the weekend, temperature got below freezing.

My question is this, should I still have the oil filter housing assembly replaced?

Thanks!
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 AT 12:54 PM

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Tiny
JONNYB1963
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Hello,
I would say it was most likely a pressure sensor which would explain the check engine light light. So am I correct in assuming that he replaced the sensor and you have no more issues with the check engine light light?

I would not think that you would need to replace the filter housing though, that is not something that usually wears out. The sensor should be available separately.

The coolant flush is a good idea though with the mileage on your vehicle.

Hope that helps.
Jon
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 AT 1:29 PM
Tiny
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Hi Jon,

Thanks for your reply.

No, the sensor has not yet been replaced. I am trying to decide whether or not to have it done since the check engine light is no longer on.

My mechanic said that, due to the design of the housing, the sensors cannot be replaced separately the entire housing has to be replaced.

Joe
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 AT 1:37 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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I would let it go until it set a code again. The reason it costs so much is because the intake needs to come off to do the job. Here are diagrams below to show you what needs to be done. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens. Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, November 15th, 2018 AT 6:04 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, Ken! I decided to wait until it codes again.
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Friday, November 16th, 2018 AT 9:22 AM
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KEN L
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Wise man. :) Let us know if it comes back.
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Friday, November 16th, 2018 AT 6:48 PM

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