2012 Jk with Pink Oily fluid leak drivers side in area of power steering
02-10-2012, 01:19 PM
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2012 Jk with Pink Oily fluid leak drivers side in area of power steering
OK, no big did deal, but I have a Pink Oily fluid leaking from the driver side around the power steering area. So far I haven't ben able to locate where it's coming from or if it's power steering fluid for sure. I have the 6sp manual tranny too. When parked for several hours, it leaves a 3"-4" circle of fluid. I can see it dripping down shock mount and above on the frame rail.
I only have 200 miles on the JK and undestand this happens with new vehicles, so I'm not to concerned. It goes into the dealer tomorrow to be fixed.
I was just curious if anyone else had this problem and what it turned out to be.
I only have 200 miles on the JK and undestand this happens with new vehicles, so I'm not to concerned. It goes into the dealer tomorrow to be fixed.
I was just curious if anyone else had this problem and what it turned out to be.
02-10-2012, 06:41 PM
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Yeah, not to worried about it. Was just more intetested to see if this a common problem or not.
It under warrant, so i don't care as long as they fix on first try.
This is the first new Jeep i have ever owned in the 35 years i have owned Jeeps and i'm lovin it
It under warrant, so i don't care as long as they fix on first try.
This is the first new Jeep i have ever owned in the 35 years i have owned Jeeps and i'm lovin it
02-11-2012, 03:04 PM
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Took Jeep to dealership today. My wife took the call, so info is vague, but they had to order a part which is on back order. Said it as ok to drive. I'll pick it up later tonight and call service dept. on monday to find out full story.
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02-13-2012, 08:42 AM
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Talked with service department today. They advised that the Steering Gear Box was leaking. It's been back ordered and not sure when it will be in.
I'm guessing:
A. This is a common problem and they are out of stock
B. New Steering Box for 2012 model and just don't have enough built yet for replacement parts
Either way, it's under warranty, their problem not mine.
I'm guessing:
A. This is a common problem and they are out of stock
B. New Steering Box for 2012 model and just don't have enough built yet for replacement parts
Either way, it's under warranty, their problem not mine.
02-13-2012, 01:07 PM
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Ok, Dealerhsip called this afternoon and the Power Steering Gear Box came in today. I'm taking it in tomorrow morning to have the repair done.
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New Power Steering Gear Box installed this morning. Mechanic stated that this is the first 2012 Jeep Jk that he has seen in the shop with this problem. He stated that he has not heard of it being a problem for the 2012 models.
The mechanic did state that on occasions they have to replace a sterring gear box on Chrylser products, which include the trucks and passenger cars. He said and defective seals happen and aren't awlays caught right away.
So far I'm very happy with my JK and the dealership.
The mechanic did state that on occasions they have to replace a sterring gear box on Chrylser products, which include the trucks and passenger cars. He said and defective seals happen and aren't awlays caught right away.
So far I'm very happy with my JK and the dealership.
02-27-2012, 03:29 PM
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I just started having this problem... Had to drive several hundred miles and kept an eye on the trans fluid level and PS reservoir, with no real change... Taking mine in Friday morning.
OK, no big did deal, but I have a Pink Oily fluid leaking from the driver side around the power steering area. So far I haven't ben able to locate where it's coming from or if it's power steering fluid for sure. I have the 6sp manual tranny too. When parked for several hours, it leaves a 3"-4" circle of fluid. I can see it dripping down shock mount and above on the frame rail.
I only have 200 miles on the JK and undestand this happens with new vehicles, so I'm not to concerned. It goes into the dealer tomorrow to be fixed.
I was just curious if anyone else had this problem and what it turned out to be.
I only have 200 miles on the JK and undestand this happens with new vehicles, so I'm not to concerned. It goes into the dealer tomorrow to be fixed.
I was just curious if anyone else had this problem and what it turned out to be.
02-27-2012, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl D
OK, no big did deal, but I have a Pink Oily fluid leaking from the driver side around the power steering area. So far I haven't ben able to locate where it's coming from or if it's power steering fluid for sure. I have the 6sp manual tranny too. When parked for several hours, it leaves a 3"-4" circle of fluid. I can see it dripping down shock mount and above on the frame rail.
I only have 200 miles on the JK and undestand this happens with new vehicles, so I'm not to concerned. It goes into the dealer tomorrow to be fixed.
I was just curious if anyone else had this problem and what it turned out to be.
I only have 200 miles on the JK and undestand this happens with new vehicles, so I'm not to concerned. It goes into the dealer tomorrow to be fixed.
I was just curious if anyone else had this problem and what it turned out to be.
***lol just read all your other post, forget what I said!
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