u/CatsNDogsLiving2Gthr

I’ve swapped the terminals and battery after dealing with months of intermittent starting issues. Sometimes it starts right up and sometimes nothing.

It’s 90% better after new terminals and battery so i’m assuming that there was more than one issue and I’ve only solved part of it.

new relays in white 4 relays box

no fuses blown

*** Does have remote start installed

Now:

1- Turn key and no start

2-if I leave the key turned, there’s a delay and click and it’s starts.

3-Sometimes, if I release the key and let it return off, there’s STILL a delay and then it starts while the key is either returning to off position or in off position but still inserted.

Ignition switch?

Starter?

Remote start causing an issue (i’m not usually using it).

any suggestions to troubleshoot? thanks.

2015 2.4L 155,000

I know it’s still in the “safe” range but my temp ALWAYS stays slightly below the halfway thermometer line.

I’ve changed the relays, ok

had the fans tested and working as they should (seemingly) ok

Changed the main coolant fill hoses. ok

Tested pressure ok

After idle for over 10-20 mins, the temp starts to creep over the line, almost to the 3/4 mark. For my car, this is not normal.

Happens w AC on and off.

what else could it be?

Patriot 2015 150k only owner.

2.4L CVT

Just replaced main coolant fill hose (1 large piece)

FANS: Both tested okay but not always engaging when they should.

RELAYS
replaced all 4 relays in white relay box (I’m aware the box may be the issue). The box is clean with very little noticeable corrosion.

No obvious issue or damage to fuse box. (also a known possible issue)

AC fan WAS clicking on while in park until the hose replacement. Now No fan or click when engaged.

Overheats under normal use and idle.

usual suspects:
Water pump
thermostat AND housing
Fuse box
Relay box or relays

** Intermittent issues can break or fix themselves during wire unplugging and juggling etc.

2015 150,000 4wd

Ive got the famous no start issue.

new alternator

new serp belt

Battery is healthy (haven’t checked terminals thoroughly yet)

4 new relays (overheating not solved yet)

Intermittent. Starts when it wants to.

I’ve noticed when I roll the car a bit it tends to start faster. I’m not sure if just a coincidence but has happened and saved me 3 times so far.

Any suggestions?

ipad 2nd gen, never had issues. Always ran smooth. No lag, no freeze.

medium graphic setting

I’m at current OS 17+

Only app running when playing

I’ve reinstalled and downloaded everything in full.

Still freezes. Nothing breaks out of the freeze.

Any suggestions are appreciated.