I recently purchased a 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL V6. The vehicle currently has 103000 miles. Jeep ran OK when purchased. I noticed a ticking noise on the passenger bank. So I inspected the valve train, and found one bad income lifter on the passenger bank, which I replaced. The remaining valve train looked to be in very good condition. I completed a thorough servicing of the vehicle (fluids, filters, etc.). The previous owner stated he replaced the plugs and injectors just prior to 100k miles.

After I completed the valve train work and servicing, the vehicle seemed to run fine. Then several days later, I got a check engine light with a code for a bad cam position sensor on the passenger bank. I inspected and cleaned the sensor and cleared the code. Vehicle seemed to run fine, then the cam position sensor code reappeared after several days. So I replaced the sensor.

I subsequently drove the vehicle, and it seemed to run fine for several days. Then I got several engine codes for the passenger bank (p0172, and p0133, there may have been a third code as well). All seemed to be O2 sensor related. The vehicle was still running OK, but to be safe, I replaced both passenger bank O2 sensors and cleared the codes. At this point one of the codes was identified as a permanent code. So I disconnected the batteries to clear this code.

Once again the vehicle seemed to run fine post repair. However, I was driving the vehicle today and it started running rough after about 5 minutes of driving. The Auto Stop / Start disabled icon appeared on the dash, followed by a flashing check engine light. I now have three codes - p0172, p0300, and p0133 (this one is identified as a permanent code).

If I clear the codes, the vehicle will start and run fine for several minutes - drives fine, sounds fine, even when revved. Then misfiring occurs, and the same lights / codes reappear. During the misfiring, the engine does sound like it is ticking at low rpm’s.

I’m thinking (almost hoping) an injector(s) has failed. But I pulled the plugs on the passenger bank, and they appear fine (not wet or burnt), and the plugs are are properly gapped. Maybe a MAP sensor could be at fault (again almost hoping). I’m concerned this is related to the valve train work I did, as these issues occurred shortly after my work (within a several hundred miles). But I would think the issue would occur immediately upon startup if it were valve train related, and I would hear something more definitive with the engine.

Any feedback back would be appreciated.

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This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to post, and asking for help isn’t easy for me. I’m currently fighting stage 4 stomach cancer that has spread to my lymph nodes, and as you can imagine, much of our money has gone toward treatment and everything that comes along with it.

On top of that, my Jeep needs an engine. I’ve been fortunate enough to find a dealer willing to help me and replace it at a reduced price of $8,000.

I want to be clear that I’m not expecting anyone to carry this burden for me, and I don’t want anyone to feel obligated to donate. I know everyone has their own bills, families, and struggles. I’m only putting this out there because some people have asked how they can help, and because I’ve learned that sometimes you have to swallow your pride and simply ask.

My hope is to get my Jeep running again and be able to take one last trip and make some memories with the time I have, without putting my wife into debt to make it happen. That would mean more to me than I can really put into words.

If you’d like to contribute, even a few dollars toward the engine would be deeply appreciated. If you can’t donate, please don’t feel bad at all. A share, a prayer, some encouragement, or even a lead on someone who might be able to help with the engine means just as much.

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Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you to everyone in the Jeep community who has shown my family kindness and support. Please know that I’m grateful for every bit of help, whether it’s financial or simply keeping us in your thoughts.

I just want the chance to get behind the wheel again, take that trip, and make a few more good memories with my family.

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