hi everyone, my name is Ross and I'm from Connecticut. just wanted to introduce myself in the CRD section. I recently purchased my '06 CRD sport and I love it! Can't wait to start doing some work to it. I think the GDE tune will be the first thing I do, after a complete fluid change.

It seems like I should check my filter head for leaks and pull the heater plug to check that as well. It's very cold up here this time of year so i can't leave it unplugged.

Last month the EGR valve did need to be replaced, thankfully it was covered under warrenty. I'm open to any suggestions as far as preventative maintinence and easy upgrades. Thanks in advance.

Hi Ross, welcome to the club!..

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Cherokee 2,5 CRD: sold - Wrangler TJ 2.5: gone - Touareg V10 TDI: new toy

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Welcome Ross, to the best Jeep website ever.

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2006 Black Jeep Liberty CRD Limited
K&N, Samco Hoses, Michelin 245/70-16 LTX A/T2, Fumoto F-102, V-Force Muffler, Mopar, Hitch, Trailer Wiring, Skid Plates, Slush Mats, Rear Shelf, Predator Stage 1, Transgo, ORM & CodeReader, Facet 40109 Pump
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Hello Ross and welcome aboard fellow New Englander. I see that we share the same State.

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2006 Liberty Limited CRD, Deep Beryl Green, Yeti tune, Arp studs, new cams, rockers, lifters, TB. "Green Monster"
2005 Liberty Sport CRD, Deep Beryl Green, GDE Hot Tune, ARP studs. "Rocket"
1982 Fiat 124 Spider Convertible. "Fiona"

Welcome Ross.... These guys here know their stuff...

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05 KJ CRD Limited..
08 WK CRD Laredo
03 DR 2500 Cummins
13 Edge Limited AWD

What's up, Ross. Something you may want to do until you get the GDE tune is to unplug your MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor, known in these here parts as the ORM mod. That will prevent the EGR from flowing into the intake, combining with oil from the crankcase vent, and gumming up your intake. May want to pull and clean your MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor when you do your fluid changes as well.

Link to MAF/ ORM mod: viewtopic.php?f=98&t=22631

Link to MAP Sensor: viewtopic.php?f=98&t=22630

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In this war of lines, so many have been crossed. Where will it all stop?

2006 Deep Beryl Green CRD Sport *SOLD 1/22/12*
Provent, V6 Airbox, Fumoto, Samcos, GDE ECO & TCM Tune, Euro JK TC, Magnaflow Catback
245/70/16 Destination A/T's
Boiler's Radiator Skid Plate
Jeepin' By Al 2.5 inch Adjust-A-Strut Lift, JBA Gen 4.5 UCA's (6/5/10)

So, MAP cleaned, MAF disconnected. The only funny thing is that the CEL did not come on after the MAF was unplugged. I drove for about ten minutes and it never came on, isn't the CEL supposed to come on when the MAF is unplugged?

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

The cel will come on the second time you start it with it unplugged.

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2006 KJ CRD

Listen to linewarbr, he's got the basic to-do list down pat.

In regards to the fuel filter, you should invest in the new Mopar Fuel Filter head. It costs $80-100, but includes a brand new filter and a heater plug that won't leak/burn.

Welcome!

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2006 Jeep Liberty CRD, Limited
GDE Eco Tune, GDE TCM Tune, Bauer 203* Tstat, Amsoil EaA 201 Filter, Clean MAP, Samco CAC Hoses, Magnaflow Muffler #12226.
New Mopar Fuel Filter, K&N Filterminder, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve
225/75R16 Hankook Dynapros

LOL, my CRD Sport, wont illuminate the CEL either?

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

I have had mine unplugged and pluged back in a few times. the last time I unplugged it the CEL didn't come on untill the 2nd time I started the engine.

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2006 Liberty CRD Limited Deep Beryl Green Metallic Clear coat, Fumoto valve, MH ProVent (removed), GDE Eco tune,
OME 790/948 springs, OME struts, OME N132L shocks, Jeepin by Al A-arms, Hercules Terra Trac AT2 245/75R16
Weeks Stage 1 EGR delete, 5 volt steel glow plugs

Could your bulbs be burned out?

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2005 Black KJ Sport CRD,
GDE Full Torque ECO TUNE, GDE Transmission ECO Tune,
Samco British Racing Green Hoses
Build Date 1/05
200k miles.
Original Owner

The CEL did come on when I drove it last night and stayed on this time. If i order a GDE tune i should be able to plug the MAF back in I'm assuming since the tune eliminates the EGR on it's own?

You can plug the MAF back in. However, you should know that the tune doesn't eliminate the EGR, not exactly. It just turns off its normal, everyday function. From GDE:



This tip-out use is a reverse function from what brings soot into your engine, so soot is still no longer a worry.

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2006 Jeep Liberty CRD, Limited
GDE Eco Tune, GDE TCM Tune, Bauer 203* Tstat, Amsoil EaA 201 Filter, Clean MAP, Samco CAC Hoses, Magnaflow Muffler #12226.
New Mopar Fuel Filter, K&N Filterminder, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve
225/75R16 Hankook Dynapros

Thanks for the help everyone.