Jeep Cherokee KK 2.8L CRD

[Mrme4u]

I have a 2010 Cherokee KK 2.8L CRD with 49000 km purchased and within a short while getting problems with the Engine.
The engine cuts off if you press the accelerator too fast it starts shaking than Engine dies.
And then Engine will not start.
I checked to bleed the fuel system I can't see a bleed nipple on the filter housing.
And after removing the fuel line on top of the filter unit and starting the Engine the fuel came out so I reconnected that.
Than loosend the first Injector fuel but a lot of air and after a while it was good.
Did the same with the other cylinders.
After that the engine fired up immediately.
Than after shutting it down it will not start.
Check the fuel lines again and no fuel from the Injector lines

Question.
What can cause this situation?

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[layback40]

Have you replaced the fuel filter?

[Mrme4u]

Not yet
I first want to get the engine running than will make changes.


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[layback40]

Originally Posted by Mrme4u

Not yet
I first want to get the engine running than will make changes.


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Your issue sounds like a blocked fuel filter. Need to replace the canister/element, not the complete filter. Its normal maintenance.
Unless the jeep has been recently fully serviced & everything done properly, that would be the place to start. You could also check for codes. If you dont have a reader, many mechanics will do it or go to supercheap.

[Mrme4u]

Thank you, I have a Service kit so will start with replacing the filter.
Regarding diagnostic codes.
See attached

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[layback40]

After replacing the fuel filter & running it, clear the codes & see what ones come back. You may have some bad connections as well.

[Mrme4u]

Today
I changed the fuel filter.
When I opened the one I ordered I saw a difference.
Around the tread on the new filter, on which the filter is screwed to the fuel filter housing.
There was a rubber seal which was not present on the old filter I removed and it didn't look old
After that I started the Engine to get the fuel pressure to build up.
Than I found out that it holds pressure better.
The previous filter if you remove the top fuel hose there was no diesel coming out if the Engine was not running.
Now after hitting the he starter for a moment and taking the ignition key out I removed the top fuel hose and it was pressured.

I than moved to the fuel injector steel lines to bleed.
The first one was done.

Than the starter motor was going very slow while the battery shows 12.8 Volts
I added jumper leads but the starter was seriously struggling to turn the motor.

I suspect the starter is weak/faulty so will need to change that before I continue

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