2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WG) — Repair Solution

2.7L ENF 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Auto · Engine Not Starting · Engine

Jeep Grand Cherokee (WG) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Jeep
Model: Grand Cherokee (WG)
Year: 2004
Engine: 2.7L ENF 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 92,237
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

The engine will not start.

Problem Summary

Found that an earth wire at the ECU pin C1-21 had failed inside the ECU. Bypassed that earth by putting that earth straight to a ground connection and the engine started. The ECU was sent away to be repaired. After installing the repaired ECU the engine ran for 10 seconds and stopped. Found the C1-21 earth had failed again. Installed and programmed a secondhand ECU.

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Quick Facts

CodeJEEWG041198
Vehicle2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WG)
Engine2.7L ENF 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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