Hi all,
First major (likely anyway) issue with the jeep. 2015 with Quadra-trac II i believe (2 speed t case). 90k miles, first owner, no fluid changes to t case. Started making some noise/clunks. I noticed it primary when taking off from a stop; it would take off and clunk/thump its way up to speed. once at speed no issues. it almost felt like there was slop in the drivetrain that was suddenly being taken up resulting in the "thump" at 10mph or so; or else a really really hard shift, however, it was independent of actually shifting from the transmission. Then started noticing similar but less pronounced thumps when turning sharply at low speeds, forward and reverse, and at some points, almost like binding up.
took to dealer. They didn't provide much other than metal in the fluid and $3500 quote to replace the whole t case. How much metal I think would have been valuable. I have gotten intermittent "service 4WD" light since i started noticing the noise; but it didnt pop up for the dealer, and I assume, but actually forgot to ask, that they scanned for codes and didn't find anything.
I am mechanically inclined enough to replace the case myself. That assumes I can find the correct unit (if anyone has a P# let me know). I have rebuilt simpler t cases before, but not sure I want to try that with my wife/kids primary mode of transportation.
First I am going to change the fluid before I do anything else, but I think at this point it is unlikely that will fix it. Do these symptoms sound like a transfer case? Just looking to bounce it off everyone and get some input.
First major (likely anyway) issue with the jeep. 2015 with Quadra-trac II i believe (2 speed t case). 90k miles, first owner, no fluid changes to t case. Started making some noise/clunks. I noticed it primary when taking off from a stop; it would take off and clunk/thump its way up to speed. once at speed no issues. it almost felt like there was slop in the drivetrain that was suddenly being taken up resulting in the "thump" at 10mph or so; or else a really really hard shift, however, it was independent of actually shifting from the transmission. Then started noticing similar but less pronounced thumps when turning sharply at low speeds, forward and reverse, and at some points, almost like binding up.
took to dealer. They didn't provide much other than metal in the fluid and $3500 quote to replace the whole t case. How much metal I think would have been valuable. I have gotten intermittent "service 4WD" light since i started noticing the noise; but it didnt pop up for the dealer, and I assume, but actually forgot to ask, that they scanned for codes and didn't find anything.
I am mechanically inclined enough to replace the case myself. That assumes I can find the correct unit (if anyone has a P# let me know). I have rebuilt simpler t cases before, but not sure I want to try that with my wife/kids primary mode of transportation.
First I am going to change the fluid before I do anything else, but I think at this point it is unlikely that will fix it. Do these symptoms sound like a transfer case? Just looking to bounce it off everyone and get some input.
