2005 Jeep Cherokee (KJ) — Repair Solution

2.8L ENR 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Hard Starting Problems · Engine

Jeep Cherokee (KJ) Hard Starting Problems Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Jeep
Model: Cherokee (KJ)
Year: 2005
Engine: 2.8L ENR 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: Engine
Category: Hard Starting Problems

Customer Complaint

A voltage change of the glow plugs from 7V to 5V required a whole new set of glow plugs and a new glow plug module.

Problem Summary

The vehicle was a Jeep Cherokee KJ diesel 2.8L.

The original glow plugs were a ceramic type and these are no longer available through the manufacturer.

They have been superseded by a metallic glow plug.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeJEEKJ051230
Vehicle2005 Jeep Cherokee (KJ)
Engine2.8L ENR 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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