First Jeep

[HiTorque]

Hello All.
I put a deposit on 2007 GC WH 3.0 Diesel Ltd with 180K+ km over the phone last week. It's subject to inspection and test drive, so I will get the deposit back if I don't like the car.
I had diesel VW Golf mkV for 7 years before without DPF but EGR issues emptied my pocket once and then I had to clean damn thing every year. German design meant to be standing almost upside down to unscrew EGR parts.
I would be less worried if this Jeep wasn't diesel but I need a car urgently next week and nothing (4x4 or RWD in SUV shape) was available within my very limited budget in Adelaide.
The car has service book in order. I will inspect it early next week and I think I will need to have a look under engine cover for any oil leaks around famous orange seals apart from general check-up.
I saw this car on the image - it has a red button on the left side of steering wheel like something add-on, no idea why and what it is.


I decoded VIN and didn't see DPF. Am I safe or it was encrypted?
Is this too risky proposition for daily car in Adelaide?
Thanks!

[shep]

The red button is a trailer brake controller. As for the other stuff I am unsure

[Fishframe]

Red button trailer brake controller may be a good thing in relation to your DPF concerns. DPF needs to get red hot to burn off particulates and in my experience towing combined with highway driving equals a healthy DPF.

I have first hand experience.

My mate and I had identical 3.0l TDI’s purchased same date.

His was used by wife around town only. Mine was predominately highway driving.

At 5 years old his had 100,000km, mine had nearly 200,000km.

His DPF was stuffed. We had same mechanic, I asked him to check mine at same time, he said mine looked like new.

Only difference was city driving Vs highway.

[Cannabat]

Might be worth grabbing a bluetooth OBD scanner and the JScan app and scanning the jeep for codes after you have test-driven. I say after, because the dealer may clear codes before you arrive so it looks clean - if I was a shady dealer, that's what I'd do

[HiTorque]

Thanks All.
It's not a Jeep dealer he won't have a clue about codes.

This is VIN decrypted, I can't see DPF !

*PL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats;
-D5 Med Slate Gray;
106 Zone 06-Export;
1AY Export Non-Homologated;
27G Customer Preferred Package 27G;
2TG Customer Preferred Package 2TG;
3D2 Intl. Price Protection B;
3HG Coso Wt. & D.M.;
3HQ Market Homologation;
3HW Export Ocean Freight;
3HZ Export Insurance;
4AL 1NTL 37 DAY SCHEDULE;
4HC Special Scheduling Condition III;
4YB Export Option Requirements;
594 Vehicle Order Tracking;
5I4 Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/(4X4);
5I9 Right Hand Drive (RHD);
5YD WH-Vehicle Family;
5ZC Price Class P;
6EM Label - European E Mark;
880 RHD Asia Region Group;
899 Asia Pacific Region;
8AL Australia Country ;
AAA Climate Group II;
ABA Australia Equipment Group;
APA Monotone Paint;
AWB Quadra-Drive 4WD System;
AWS Smoker's Group;
BAD 180 Amp Alternator;
BCF 800 Amp Maintenance Free Battery;
BGE Brake Assist;
BNB Electronic Stability Program;
BRY Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes;
CAC Low Back Bucket Seats;
CBF Premium Door Trim Panel;
CDU Manual Driver & Pass Lumbar Adjust;
CF4 Child Seat Upper Tether Anchorages;
CFN Rear 60/40 Folding Seat;
CG1 Next Gen Multistage Front Air Bags**;
CG6 Center Rear 3-Point Seat Belt;
CGS Supplemental Side Air Bags;
CGU Child Seat Anchor System-LATCH Ready;
CHB Cloth Covered Headliner;
CJ2 Supp. Side Curtain Frt/Rr Air Bags;
CKD Floor Carpet;
CKN Cargo Compartment Carpet;
CKT Cargo Tie Down Loops;
CL5 Reversible/Waterproof Cargo Storage;
CLE Front & Rear Floor Mats;
CLH Cargo Trim Panel w/Storage Net;
CSC Cargo Compartment Cover;
CSK Rear Armrest;
CSR Passenger Assist Handles;
CUF Full Length Floor Console;
CUK Removable Ash Tray;
CUN Overhead Console;
DGE All 5-Speed Automatic Transmissions;
DGU 5-Spd Auto W5J400 Transmission;
DHX Quadra-Trac II Full-Time, Active 4WD;
DJA 200MM Front Axle;
DMD 3.55 Axle Ratio;
DRS 213MM Rear Axle;
DSF Elec LTD Slip Differential Rr Axle;
DSG Elec LTD Slip Differential Frt Axle;
EXL 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine;
GBB Tinted Windshield Glass;
GCB Front Door Tinted Glass;
GEG Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass;
GEP Flipper Liftgate Glass;
GFA Rear Window Defroster;
GNC Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors;
GNK Rear View Auto Dim Mirror;
GNZ Auto Dim Exterior Driver Mirror;
GTQ Power Heated Memory Mirrors, F/Away;
GWA Power Sunroof;
GXM Remote Keyless Entry;
GXX Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System;
HAF Air Cond ATC w/Dual Zone Control;
HGA Hood Insulation;
HGB Dash Liner Insulation;
HGD Deluxe Insulation Group;
HGF Floor Tunnel Insulation;
JAP Instrument Panel;
JAY Instrument Cluster w/Tach;
JDH 230 KPH Primary Speedometer;
JHB Rear Window Wiper/Washer;
JHC Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers;
JJA Cigar Lighter;
JJB Dual Note Electric Horns;
JJM Auxiliary 12-Volt Rear Power Outlet;
JKA Locking Glove Box;
JKP 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet;
JKY Power Accessory Delay;
JP3 Pwr Front Windows, 1-Touch,Up & Down;
JPB Power Locks;
JPK Pwr 8-Way Drvr Mem 4-Way Pass Seats;
JPM Heated Front Seats;
K5X STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR;
LAC Illuminated Entry;
LAG Warning Chime;
LAZ Vehicle Information Center;
LBB Courtesy Lamps;
LBC Glove Box Lamp;
LCE Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps;
LDB Cargo Compartment Lamp;
LES Aspheric Driver Exterior Mirror;
LET Traveler/Mini Trip Computer;
LEU Auto Dim Exterior Passenger Mirror;
LEW Radio/Driver Seat/Mirrors Memory;
LMG Automatic Headlamps;
LMR RHD Optics Headlamps;
LNJ Fog Lamps;
LPG Rear Fog Lamps;
LPS CHMSL Lamp;
LSC Premium Security Alarm;
LSE Enhanced Accident Response System;
MCX Body Color Fascias w/Bright Insert;
MDA Front License Plate Bracket;
MEG Rear Mud Flaps;
MFZ Bright Grille;
MHA Black Windshield Moldings;
MJB Chrome Bodyside Molding;
MMS Bright Belt Moldings;
MNN Body Color License Plate Brow;
MVA Limited Badge;
MVC Jeep Badge;
MWE Side Roof Rails;
MXR Rear Spoiler;
MZR Common Rail Diesel Badge;
NA1 Export Emissions;
NB4 Euro Stage IV Emission Vehicle;
NFP 20.5 Gallon Fuel Tank;
NHF Power Steering Cooler;
NHM Speed Control;
NMH Hydraulic Engine Cooling;
NZH High Output Engine Controller;
PXR Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat;
QXR Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat;
RAR AM/FM CD 6-Disc MP3 RDS Radio;
RC6 6 Boston Acoustics Speakers;
RDL Integrated in Rear Window Antenna;
RDZ Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls;
SBA Power Rack and Pinion Steering;
SCL Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel;
SDA Normal Duty Suspension;
SUA Tilt Steering Column;
TBW Full Size Matching Whl Spare Tire;
TVX 245/65R17 BSW All Season Tires;
TZA Goodyear Brand Tires;
WGQ 17X7.5 Aluminum Wheels;
WLZ All Aluminum Wheels;
XA8 Non Adjustable Pedals;
XAG ParkSense Ft/Rr Back-Up System;
XEV Tow Eye Brackets;
XGM Tire Pressure Monitoring Display;
XJH Locking Fuel Filler Cap;
XLL English/UK Language;
XPF Protective Coating and Remover;
YAB Build To Export Mkt. Specifications;
YHT 3.2 Additional Gallons of Diesel;
Z6E GVW Rating - 5700;
ZHF Spring - Left Front;
ZHW Spring - Left Rear;
ZWE Spring - Right Front;
ZWW Spring - Right Rear

[Fishframe]

Generally, Euro Stage 4 Emissions vehicles (as you have above) didn’t have DPF (some exceptions). Stage 5 all do.

[Clarky]

No dpf on the WH, neither my 06 or 09 have one.

The only thing I would check is if Low range works,
start the engine, put transmission in neutral with handbrake off and pull up chrome leaver.

1 of 3 things will happen
1 it will go into 4wd
2 dash will say check shift procedure
3 dash will say service 4wd system

1 and 2 are normal.
3 is it needs the N23 recall fixed properly and only jeep can do that. Because only Jeep can do it I would still buy it but I would try get the price lowered or get them to pay for Jeep to fix it. If you don't need low range then it won't matter and will still be fine for a daily driver.

And check the aircon works, set the fan on auto low or high, both temp dials to 20 and vent position knob to auto.
you should notice it starting to cool within a couple of minutes.
If it doesn't cool its probably the condenser and it will be about $900 to repair.

Other then that you will find its a great daily driver.