Jeep Oil Temp May Be Low After Idle

This bulletin applies to 2015 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and 6-speed manual transmission. The MIL may be on with DTC P1239 (engine oil temperature too low.)

This bulletin applies to 2015 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and 6-speed manual transmission. The MIL may be on with DTC P1239 (engine oil temperature too low.)

Also, there may be a perceived misfire under normal acceleration and the starter protection feature may be disabled. Reprogram the PCM with the latest available software.

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Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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