Jeep OBD/OBD2 Codes >> Cherokee 2.5/4.0L – Grand Cherokee 4.0/5.2/5.9L – Wrangler 2.5/4.0L

ModelYearEngine identificationSystem
Cherokee 2.5L1998VIN  position 8 =  P  JTEC
Cherokee 4.0L1998VIN  position 8 =  S  JTEC
Grand Cherokee 4.0L1998VIN  position 8 =  S  JTEC
Grand Cherokee 5.2L1998VIN  position 8 =  Y  JTEC
Grand Cherokee 5.9L1998VIN  position 8 = ZJTEC
Wrangler 2.5L1998VIN  position 8 =  P  JTEC
Wrangler 4.0L1998VIN  position 8 =  S  JTEC

General information

  • Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate or flash if certain faults are recorded.
  • ECM operates in backup mode if sensors fail, to enable vehicle to be driven to repair shop.

Accessing

• Trouble codes can only be displayed by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector (DLC):
  1. o Cherokee/Wrangler 1
  2. o Grand Cherokee 2

Erasing

• Trouble codes can only be erased by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector (DLC).

Trouble code  identification

Scan code PtypeFault locationProbable cause
PO,P2,UORefer to OBO-II trouble code tables–
P1195Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 slow responseWiring, heating inoperative, H02S
P1197Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 slowresponseWiring, heating inoperative, H02S
P1281Engine temperature -low for long periodWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat, ECT sensor
P1282Fuel pump relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, fuel pump relay
P1294Idle speed control (ISC) system -rpm lower/higher than expectedWiring, air leak, throttle valve tight/sticking, lAC valve
P1296Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor no 5 volt supplyWiring, ECM
P1297Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorWiring, hose connection(s), MAP sensor
P1388Engine control relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, engine control relay
P1389Engine control relayWiring open circuit, engine control relay
P1391Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/camshaft position (CMP) sensor -intermittent signalWiring, poor connection, air gap, CKP sensor, CMP sensor
P1398Engine control module (ECM) -misfire detection limit reachedWiring, poor connection, CKP sensor
P1486Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -blockage detectedHose connection(s), hose blocked/trapped, EVAP canister
P1492Ambient/battery temperature sensor -voltage highWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
P1493Ambient/battery temperature sensor -voltage lowWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
P1494Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump -pressure switchWiring, hose leak!blockage, EVAP leak detection pump
P1495Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump solenoidWiring open circuit/short circuit, hose leak! blockage, EVAP leak detection pump solenoid
P1594Alternator -voltage highWiring, battery, alternator
P1595Cruise controlWiring open circuit/short circuit, hoses, cruise control master switch, cruise control vacuum switching valve
P1596Cruise control master switch -high voltageWiring, cruise control master switch
P1597Cruise control master switch -low voltageWiring, cruise control master switch
P1683Cruise controlWiring, cruise control vacuum switching valve
P1696Engine control module (ECM) -EEPROM errorECM
P1762Govemor pressure sensor -incorrect signalSignal wire short circuit to ground/positive, supply wire open circuit/short circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, governor pressure sensor, ECM
P1763Governor pressure sensor -signal highSignal wire short circuit to positive, supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure sensor, ECM
P1764Govemor pressure sensor -signal lowSignal wire short circuit to ground, supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure sensor, ECM
P1765Transmission system relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, transmission system relay, ECM
P1756Governor pressure not equal to target (15-20PSI) -mid pressure malfunctionSignal wire open circuit/short circuit, valve body, sensor supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, transmission mechanical fault, ECM -no 5 volt supply
P1757Govemor pressure not equal to target -low pressure malfunctionSignal wire open circuit/short circuit, valve body, sensor supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, transmission mechanical fault, ECM -no 5 volt supply
P1899Park/neutral position (PNP) switch -input circuit malfunctionWiring, PNP switch, ECMITCM
 
Scan code Hex typeFault locationProbable cause
0DTC error–
1Camshaft position (CMP) sensor no signalWiring, CMP sensor
2Engine control module (ECM) -intemal faultECM
5Altemator -voltage lowWiring, battery, alternator drive belt, alternator
6Altemator -voltage highWiring, battery, alternator
OAEngine control relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, engine control relay
8Altemator, field control -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit, alternator, battery
OCTorque converter clutch (TeC) solenoid -electricalWiring open circuit/short circuit, TCC solenoid
0FCruise controlWiring open circuit/short circuit, hoses, cruise control master switch, cruise control vacuum switching valve
10AlC compressor clutch relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, AlC compressor clutch relay
12Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purgevalve -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit, EVAP canisterpurge valve
13Injector 3 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
14Injector 2 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
15Injector 1 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
19Idle speed control (ISC) system -malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit, lAC valve
1AThrottle position (TP) sensor -low inputWiring short circuit to ground, TP sensor
18Throttle position (TP) sensor -high inputWiring short circuit to positive, TP sensor
1EEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor low inputWiring short circuit to ground, coolant thermostat, ECT sensor
1FEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor high inputWiring open circuit/short circuit to positive, coolantthermostat, ground wire defective, ECTsensor
21Engine temperature -low for long periodWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat, ECTsensor
23Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -signalWiring, VSS
24Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor lowinputWiring short circuit to ground, MAP sensor
25Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor highinputWiring short circuit to positive, MAP sensor
27Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorWiring, hose connection(s), MAP sensor
28Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor no !,lignalWiring, air gap, CKP sensor
28Ignition coil A, primary/secondary -circuitmalfunctionWiring, ignition coil
2CEngine control relayWiring open circuit, engine control relay
31Engine control module (ECM) -EEPROM errorECM
32Shift solenoid (SS) A -electricalWiring, shift solenoid, ECMITCM
39Intake air temperature (IAT)’ sensor low inputWiring short circuit to ground, IAT sensor
3AIntake air temperature (IAT) sensor -high inputWiring open circuit/short circuit to positive, ground wire defective, IAT sensor
3DInjector 4 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
3EHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 highvoltageWiring short circuit to positive, fuel pressure,injector control, EVAP canister purge valve, air filter blocked, H02S
44Engine control module (ECM) -internal faultECM
45Injector 5 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
46Injector 6 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
4ATransmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor low inputWiring short circuit to ground, TFT sensor, ECM
48Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor high inputWiring short circuit to positive, TFT sensor, ECM
4FInjector 7 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
50Injector 8 -circuit malfunctionWiring, injector
52Cruise controlWiring, cruise control vacuum switching valve
56Cruise control master switch -high voltageWiring, cruise control master switch
57Cruise control master switch -low voltageWiring, cruise control master switch
65Fuel pump relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, fuel pump relay
66Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 slow responseWiring, heating inoperative, H02S
67Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S
69Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1, heater control -circuit malfunctionWiring, H02S
6ARandom/multiple cylinder(s) -misfire detectedWiring, spark plug(s), HT lead(s), injector(s), ignition coil(s), low compression
68Cylinder 1 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
6CCylinder 2 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
60Cylinder 3 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
6ECylinder 4 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
70Catalytic converter system, bank 1 -efficiency below thresholdWiring, H02S 2, catalytic converter
71Evaporative emission (EVAP) system incorrect flow detectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister purge valve
72Park/neutral position (PNP) switch -input circuit malfunctionWiring, PNP switch, ECMITCM
76System too richWiring, intake blocked, EVAP canister purge valve, fuel pressure, EGR system, injector(s), air filter blocked, ignition system, H02S
77System too leanWiring, intake/exhaust leak, MAP sensor, fuel pressure/pump, EVAP canister purge valve,injector(s), H02S
7EHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 high voltageWiring short circuit to positive, catalytic converter, H02S
80Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel controlWiring, cooling system, coolant thermostat, ECTsensor
84Throttle position (TP) sensor range/performanceproblemWiring, accelerator cable adjustment, TP sensor
87Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor no 5 volt supplyWiring, ECM
8AIdle speed control (ISC) system -rpmlower/higher than expectedWiring, air leak, throttle valve tight/sticking, lAC valve
80Govemor pressure not equal to target (15-20 PSI) -mid pressure malfunctionSignal wire open circuit/short circuit, valve body, sensor supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, transmission mechanical fault, ECM -no 5 volt supply
8EGovemor pressure not equal to target -low pressure malfunctionSignal wire open circuit/short circuit, valve body, sensor supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, transmission mechanical fault, ECM -no 5 volt supply
94Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid -circuit malfunctionWiring, TCC solenoid
95Fuel level sensor -low inputWiring open circuit, fuel level sensor
96Fuel level sensor -high inputWiring short circuit to positive, fuel level sensor
97Fuel level sensor -malfunctionWiring, fuel level sensor
99Ambient/battery temperature sensor -voltage lowWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
9AAmbient/battery temperature sensor -voltage highWiring, ambient/battery temperature sensor
98Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 -low voltageWiring short circuit to ground, exhaust leak, H02S
9CHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 -lowvoltageWiring short circuit to ground, exhaust leak, H02S
90Crankshaft position (CKP) st;lnsor/camshaft position (CMP) sensor -intermittent signalWiring, poor connection, air gap, CKP sensor, CMP sensor
AOEvaporative emission (EVAP) system -small leakdetectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister, EVAP canister purge valve
A1Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -large leak detectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister, EVAP canister purge valve
A4Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensorrange/performance problemWiring, TFT sensor
A5Gear selection, 3-4 -shift malfunctionWiring, TR sensor, shift solenoids, transmission mechanical fault
A6Output shaft speed (OSS) sensor -circuit malfunctionWiring, OSS sensor, ECM
A7Govemor pressure sensor -signal lowSignal wire short circuit to ground, supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure sensor, ECM
A8Govemor pressure sensor -signal highSignal wire short circuit to positive, supply wire open circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure sensor, ECM
A9Govemor pressure sensor -incorrect signalSignal wire short circuit to ground/positive, supply wire open circuit/short circuit, transmission fluid level, governor pressure solenoid, governor pressure sensor, ECM
ABTransmission fluid pressure (TFP) solenoidelectricalWiring, TFP solenoid, ECM
ADTransmission system relayWiring open circuit/short circuit, transmissionsystem relay, ECM
AECylinder 5 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
AFCylinder 6 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
BOCylinder 7 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
B1Cylinder 8 -misfire detectedWiring, engine mechanical fault, ignition/fuel system, injector
B7Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump solenoidWiring open circuit/short circuit, hose leak/ blockage, EVAP leak detection pump solenoid
B8Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump -pressure switchWiring, hose leak/blockage, EVAP leak detection pump
BAEngine control module (ECM) -misfire detectionlimit reachedWiring, poor connection, CKP sensor
BBEvaporative emission (EVAP) system blockage detectedHose connection(s), hose blocked/trapped, EVAP canister
BCOverdrive solenoid/switch -perforrnance problemWiring, overdrive solenoid/switch, transmission mechanical fault, ECM
COHeated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 slowresponseWiring, heating inoperative, H02S
C2Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 slowresponseWiring, heating inoperative, exhaust leak, H02S