Speed control with the rear gate open?

[Pnorton]

Ok here goes my question.
I have a 2005 CRD sport. My wife and I were parked at a restaurant, she had closed the rear gate (but not tightly) before entering. I started the jeep and began driving when I noticed the 'bing' telling me that something wasn't right. Sure enough the instrument panel was flashing the word 'gate'. I put it in park, got out and just pushed the gate closed. Got back in and started to drive. I turned a corner and imediately noticed a lack of power. The engine would not allow me to go above 25- 30 mph. I turned another corner and stopped, then started again, same problem. So I decided to turn the engine off, checked the gate, and got back in. I started the engine and all everything was back to normal. Full engine power and have not had a problem since. So any ideas what happened? Is there a speed control if the gate is open? Should I take it back to the dealer and have them look into it?
Thanks for reading this far.

 

[grogiefrog]

Wow! I bet you are right about that. Check you owners manual and see if that is mentioned. I guess it's not a bad safety idea to have that. :-k

 

[-=JoN=-]

hmm...never had that...tho never really drove away w/ the gate open..will try

 

[grogiefrog]

hmm...never had that...tho never really drove away w/ the gate open..will try

I like Jon's level of commitment to this forum! \/

 

[Bennett]

I've done it before on mine (2002), when i was bringing home home long pvc pipe and had no problems.

Bennett

 

[2003KJ]

I've done it before on mine (2002), when i was bringing home home long pvc pipe and had no problems.

Bennett

You had teh gate open or the window? I ride around with the rear window flipped up all the time, no problems, minus the flashing "rear glass" on the odometer.

edit: How did you drive with the gate still unlached part of the way and the rear glass down? On mine the minute i open the rear gate the wiindow flips up, and I can't latch the window till the door is shut all the way.

 

[Pnorton]

The gate was shut but not completely. The window did latch and was shut. I have not been able to try it again so I'm still stumped???

Btw. I looked in the owners manual and didn't see anything.

 

[kjk]

I hauled a table yesterday with the rear gate open, no problems. I have an 02.

 

[-=JoN=-]

I like Jon's level of commitment to this forum! \/

hm...tried with the glass open..the gate not fully closed, doors open...
no change in power or anything...

i got an 02..tho..so it must be a new thing...

 

[grogiefrog]

I like Jon's level of commitment to this forum! \/

hm...tried with the glass open..the gate not fully closed, doors open...
no change in power or anything...

i got an 02..tho..so it must be a new thing...

Thanks for trying Jon. =D>

 

[Pnorton]

I am beginning to love Jon more and more each day.
=D> Thanks!!

 

[-=JoN=-]

I am beginning to love Jon more and more each day.
=D> Thanks!!

NP
u know that show, everybody loves raymond...
it's actually based on me...LoL

j/k's

 

[2003KJ]

I am beginning to love Jon more and more each day.
=D> Thanks!!

NP
u know that show, everybody loves raymond...
it's actually based on me...LoL

j/k's

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[-=JoN=-]

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[PitViper]

Take it back to the dealer.

There is a TSB concerning the CRD’s an a loss of power

 

[Pnorton]

Take it back to the dealer.

There is a TSB concerning the CRD’s an a loss of power

What is TSB???

 

[-=JoN=-]

Take it back to the dealer.

There is a TSB concerning the CRD’s an a loss of power

What is TSB???

TSB = Technical service bulletin...usually stuff that's really common

most can be found here

http://www.alldata.com/recalls/index.html

 

[Pnorton]

I just did a quick gate test. No power issues, so I'm taking it back to the dealer, they need to fix a ding that was already there anyway. Keep you posted.

 

[Pnorton]

quick update. Dropped it off at the dealer, they said they would look at it. They are fixing a ding that was there when i bought it so they are keeping it over night. They loaned me a 05 cheorke (sp) Laredo. It is nice but I still prefer the Liberty!
I think the dealer will tell me to bring it in if it does it again, that it was a one time occurance.