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Technical bulletin and repair procedure JEEP CHEROKEE (KJ)

Technical Bulletin JEEP CHEROKEE (KJ)

We are delighted to present the new technical bulletin specifically designed for the JEEP , Model CHEROKEE (KJ), Version 2.8 CRD 4×4 (ENR) 110 KW 150 HP 2776 Cm3 .

The primary goal of this bulletin is to provide you with detailed procedures and clear instructions, offering invaluable assistance for all your maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

SYMPTOMS:

P0944 – Hydraulic pump, loss of pressure.

P0868 – Transmission oil pressure sensor. Low.

P0731 – Incorrect first gear ratio.

P0736 – Incorrect reverse gear ratio.

P0841 – Transmission oil pressure switch or sensor (A) out of operating range.

P0876 – Transmission oil pressure switch or sensor (D) out of operating range.

Gearbox warning light ON. Improper gearbox operation.

A delay or slipping of the gearbox is noticed when a gear is engaged for the first time after the vehicle has been parked all night.

NOTE: This informative bulletin only affects those vehicles equipped with 45RFE or 545RFE automatic transmissions

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

The cooler filter and the transmission cooler return filter are clogged or damaged.

Repair procedure:

  • Read the fault codes recorded in the transmission control unit (TCM) using the diagnostic tool.
  • Replace the transmission cooler filter.
  • Replace the cooler return filter.
  • Clean the hydraulic circuit.
  • Delete the fault codes recorded in the transmission control unit (TCM) using the diagnostic tool.
  • Carry out a second reading of the fault codes in the transmission control unit (TCM) using the diagnostic tool and confirm that the fault codes described in the field symptoms of this in- formative bulletin are not displayed.

See image 1:

A – Transmission cooler filter.

B – Cooler return filter.

IMAGE 1 :

repair procedure JEEP CHEROKEE (KJ)

We urge you to take full advantage of Mecainfo‘s TSB (Technical Solutions Bulletin). This exceptional resource houses pre-established solutions for commonly faced issues, serving as a valuable knowledge repository to assist you effectively in your maintenance and troubleshooting pursuits.

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