2005 Jeep Cherokee (KJ) — Repair Solution

2.8L ENR 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Battery / Starter / Alternator · Electrical

Jeep Cherokee (KJ) Battery / Starter / Alternator Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Jeep
Model: Cherokee (KJ)
Year: 2005
Engine: 2.8L ENR 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: Electrical
Category: Battery / Starter / Alternator

Customer Complaint

There were problems starting the vehicle.

Problem Summary

On this 2.8L CDi vehicle, two issues emerged.

First – it was very hard to start, cranking excessively before firing up.

Second - The starter would spin but not turn the engine over every time.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeJEEKJ05410
Vehicle2005 Jeep Cherokee (KJ)
Engine2.8L ENR 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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