Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

P0203 Code......grr

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-18-2008, 09:33 AM
  #1  
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
 
muddeprived's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: W-PA
Posts: 3,883
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default P0203 Code......grr

Got the codes pulled. I got Injector Circuit Open Cylinder 3. I've always gotten P0303 which is misfire cylinder three but this time it was different. Not exactly sure what this means. It's running fine right now.

I did some searching on other forums and most of them talk about spark plug wires shorting out or "open" but i dont have spark plug wires. Bad injector? Should i try swapping 3 with 1 and checking again?

Last edited by muddeprived; 08-18-2008 at 09:36 AM.
Old 08-18-2008, 10:08 AM
  #2  
Renix Super Guru
 
BlueXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs
Posts: 24,653
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 12 Posts
Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0L Renix
Default

Sounds like the wiring to that injector may have a break in it or a loose connection. Check that first. You need ae5 of "noid" lights to check injector firing.
Old 08-18-2008, 11:10 AM
  #3  
::CF Administrator::
 
okcjeeper's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Okc area
Posts: 10,039
Likes: 0
Received 15 Likes on 11 Posts
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

I found this not sure what it mean but it pertains to the P0203 code...

An open or shorted condition detected in control circuit for Injector # 3 or the INJ 3 injector bank
Bad injector or injector plug or maybe the wiring or injector is getting to hot..

You could try swapping injectors or replacing the o-rings..pull the injector and inspect it first..

Last edited by okcjeeper; 08-18-2008 at 11:15 AM.
Old 08-18-2008, 11:15 AM
  #4  
Renix Super Guru
 
BlueXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs
Posts: 24,653
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 12 Posts
Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0L Renix
Default

Check Injector #3 for a short to another wire or a chafed insulation area. If they don't show up then trace back to the harness and reinsulate it with heat shrink or tape. Clear the code and see if it returns.
Old 01-10-2009, 12:04 PM
  #5  
Newbie
 
sedens's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default 2001 cherokee limited 4.0l

misfires only on decel like going down hill the misfire is on cyl.3 and have p0303 dtc . i've been all over this thing and it still has same codition. please help
Old 05-16-2009, 02:06 PM
  #6  
Newbie
 
bus68us's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default bad injector

Is this problem happening after a heat soak? (ie: long enough trip to heat engine thoroughly, shut the engine down, 15 minutes start back up, engine misfires) Does it continue until then engine is allowed to cool completely down?

If so, you likely have a bad injector. Check the resistance of the actual injector. It should be something like 12 ohms but sometime is as much as 18. If it is open (no reading on your multi-meter) then the injector is bad. Replace it and you'll be good to go.

I had this problem in cyl #4 in my 2001 about 3 years ago and a new injector fixed it right up. Good luck.
Old 05-16-2009, 02:18 PM
  #7  
CF Veteran
 
a1racer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: socal
Posts: 7,244
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by sedens
misfires only on decel like going down hill the misfire is on cyl.3 and have p0303 dtc . I've been all over this thing and it still has same condition. please help
i was getting these codes for a while you need to do a fuel pressure test it may be you need a new pump
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Troth
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
11
02-01-2020 07:06 AM
ckid
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
04-07-2013 04:19 PM
jlincary
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
9
09-09-2011 03:55 PM
96Cherokee113
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
5
03-08-2010 11:55 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: P0203 Code......grr



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:38 PM.