2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) — Repair Solution

3.0L EXF 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto · Throttle Body Problem · Engine

Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) Throttle Body Problem Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Jeep
Model: Grand Cherokee (WK)
Year: 2017
Engine: 3.0L EXF 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 105,714
Area: Engine
Category: Throttle Body Problem

Customer Complaint

Thunder bolt warning light comes on and the vehicle goes into limp mode.

Problem Summary

Intermittent limp mode fault, most commonly on the first drive of the morning. The thunder bolt warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would derate. The airflow meter had already been replaced, and the MAP sensor had also been substituted with a known good unit from another Jeep, however the fault remained.

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Quick Facts

CodeJEEWK17121
Vehicle2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)
Engine3.0L EXF 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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