I've had my 2014 in 4 times on check engine light. Showing exhaust system codes. They went through entire DEF system and finally found crystals in or near DEF injector. Replaced injector. Only made it 40 miles before Ck engine is back on. Headed back to dealer this week. Started all this at maybe 3000 miles. 7400 miles now. Thoughts? Others experiencing this?
Check Engine - DEF problems
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So everyone with this problem needs to call (877)426-5337 (Jeep Satisfaction Hotline) and report to to Jeep that this is an occurring issue that needs to be resolved so they make this a recall. I had my CAT replaced at 17,000 miles and I just got the same code at 23,000 miles. Issue is not resolved. It is in the shop today... The more people that call the sooner we have our Jeeps back.
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I bought my GC in Feb 2014 from an out of town dealer. The day I picked it up, it was signaling a Re-Gen message, so before signing the docs, we drove it probably 45 miles on the highway before the light went off and I signed the docs. I was told at the time it was because the GC had been on the lot and had been turned on every day to idle and that it needed to be driven. Reasonable explanation... I should not have been so naive.
I then drove 120 miles home and two days later it was in the shop needing to be cleaned. This was done for free.
In the last 2 years, I have had several Re-Gen messages, but 30-60 minutes of highway driving tends to get the message cleared. But, I have not had a 100% clogged message again... until this week.
I have had a check engine light on that I took in to the shop and got a "we did an update on your power module" and you are good to go. If the light comes on again, we may need to replace the catalyst. Well, 10 miles later, the check engine light is on, on a Friday. By Sunday, with less than 20 more miles on the Jeep, I have the Electronic Throttle Control activated, and that 100% clogged light on with zero warning.
It's now in the shop needing a new catalyst at 33,350 miles.
1) When does this become a forced recall item?
2) When does this become a part/system that has been actually fixed, not just replaced.
And for those who have been asking, my dealer just told me that the warranty on the catalyst should be part of the exhaust system that goes to 80,000 miles. I don't want to think that way, but it does appear that we are all in this together.
I then drove 120 miles home and two days later it was in the shop needing to be cleaned. This was done for free.
In the last 2 years, I have had several Re-Gen messages, but 30-60 minutes of highway driving tends to get the message cleared. But, I have not had a 100% clogged message again... until this week.
I have had a check engine light on that I took in to the shop and got a "we did an update on your power module" and you are good to go. If the light comes on again, we may need to replace the catalyst. Well, 10 miles later, the check engine light is on, on a Friday. By Sunday, with less than 20 more miles on the Jeep, I have the Electronic Throttle Control activated, and that 100% clogged light on with zero warning.
It's now in the shop needing a new catalyst at 33,350 miles.
1) When does this become a forced recall item?
2) When does this become a part/system that has been actually fixed, not just replaced.
And for those who have been asking, my dealer just told me that the warranty on the catalyst should be part of the exhaust system that goes to 80,000 miles. I don't want to think that way, but it does appear that we are all in this together.
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Your experience is painfully shared by many of us. See my post, http://www.dieseljeeps.com/threads/how-many-have-had-to-replace-their-original-converters-twice. Since my last converter, which was the updated converter, I believe, hope, I am done with this issue. And, still like the car, very much!
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My DEF/SCR system experience is good so far. I had the GDE tune since 1200miles and have not refilled the DEF tank yet - still shows about 25% full at 12600 miles.
And after the 80,000 mile exhaust system warranty, I'll go with DPF/SCR delete. There is absolutely no point spending money on ill-designed system.
And after the 80,000 mile exhaust system warranty, I'll go with DPF/SCR delete. There is absolutely no point spending money on ill-designed system.
I have had this problem twice, in my 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It's just happened again today, Third time, three years since the last time. I was told it was the Convertor Regen censor in the exhaust, the first time they just did a Manual Regen, it only lasted 12 months, the second time they replaced the censor and it has just failed after 3 yrs. I'll be off to the Service centre tomorrow.
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