2006 Jeep Cherokee (KJ) — Repair Solution

2.8L ENR 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Jeep Cherokee (KJ) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Jeep
Model: Cherokee (KJ)
Year: 2006
Engine: 2.8L ENR 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 243,109
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

Long crank and stalling soon after starting - able to restart by pumping fuel primer.

Problem Summary

Customer interview found this issue would primarily occur if the car sat longer than 2 days. Given this window of time, we decided we would focus on the low side fuel supply system rather than wait 2 days.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeJEEKJ06118
Vehicle2006 Jeep Cherokee (KJ)
Engine2.8L ENR 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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