2016 Jeep Cherokee (KL) — Repair Solution

3.2L EHB 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

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

Vehicle Details

Make: Jeep
Model: Cherokee (KL)
Year: 2016
Engine: 3.2L EHB 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 125,055
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

Car wouldn't start. Cranked a few times and eventually fired up but shook and engine sounded funny. Put into reverse and was delayed and weak to move. Nursed vehicle home. Next day started and ran fine to drive to us.

Problem Summary

The car sat for a few hours. On our first start, we experienced a long crank before firing up, ECL on, delayed engagement into gear, drove the vehicle into the workshop, and carried out a full vehicle scan

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Quick Facts

CodeJEEKL16118
Vehicle2016 Jeep Cherokee (KL)
Engine3.2L EHB 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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