Engine seems to be de-powered

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

I got the part but it says Mopar remanufactured. Why is that???

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:14 pm

$300 and it ended up being re manufactured. Ouch
I'd complain to them, send it back and get a used one off ebay for $50

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

jws84_02 wrote:

$300 and it ended up being re manufactured. Ouch
I'd complain to them, send it back and get a used one off ebay for $50

How come? Mopar refurbish them? What does it means to be re manufactured???

flash7210 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 13, 2015 7:30 am

It means that the part had been previously used, disassembled, inspected, repaired, reassembled, cleaned, and made to function exactly like a brand new part.
Re manufactured parts are less expensive than brand new parts. And in some case are the only option when brand new parts are no longer made.

A re manufactured Mopar ECU is properly tested to ensure proper function and comes with a warranty.
A used ECU from a junk yard or eBay is not tested, has no warranty, and if it doesn't work you won't be able to return it and get your money back.

dirtmover · **Posted:** Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:52 am

The core charge is usually a clue that you are buying a refurbished unit but I'm surprised the dealer didn't advertise it as such and you can probably get a full refund based on misrepresentation if you are not happy with it. Of course, it's highly likely that new modules are no longer manufactured.

Now, you may find these are indeed new units that have simply been reprogrammed and relabeled under a consolidated P/N rather than them stocking vehicle specific parts.

Like Flash says it's better than salvaged but not as good as new.

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

I am so angry with this Mopar Online Parts! I thought I was buying directly from Mopar. So, if this was re-programmed, can I just plug-and-play it or do I have to go to the dealer to programe it with their official scanner?

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 13, 2015 2:57 pm

Just plug it in and find out. Chances are it's pre f-37 or f-37 tuned

dirtmover · **Posted:** Mon Jul 13, 2015 3:16 pm

jws84_02 wrote:

Just plug it in and find out. Chances are it's pre f-37 or f-37 tuned

+1

Mine was used and came out of a similar mileage donor. The shifts felt a bit different to start with but it quickly sorted itself out.

I'm not sure what state a new unit will come in but it should recognise the CRD.

If anything doesn't seem right, like harsh shifts, incorrect shift points or a missing gear, a visit to the dealer should fix it.

Let us know how it goes.

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

I went to see the Chrysler dealer today and he told me that mostly all parts from the KJ 2005 are re-manufactured because Mopar no longer produce them. That is why it was impossible to find the TCM by its original part number and instead it was available by its new number starting with R that means Re-manufactured. The mechanic today told me that most old parts are this way and when he buys it directly from Chrysler, they come re-manufactured if it is for an old car.
My part says it was re-manufactured by Mopar.

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

dirtmover wrote:

jws84_02 wrote:

Just plug it in and find out. Chances are it's pre f-37 or f-37 tuned

+1

Mine was used and came out of a similar mileage donor. The shifts felt a bit different to start with but it quickly sorted itself out.

I'm not sure what state a new unit will come in but it should recognise the CRD.

If anything doesn't seem right, like harsh shifts, incorrect shift points or a missing gear, a visit to the dealer should fix it.

Let us know how it goes.

How did you uninstall your TCM? Did you have to remove the wheel to get it from the outside? It seems it is screwed from the side of the wheel, not from the front. Plus there are no screw grooves on the new TCM...

dirtmover · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:19 pm

hgrimberg wrote:

How did you uninstall your TCM? Did you have to remove the wheel to get it from the outside? It seems it is screwed from the side of the wheel, not from the front. Plus there are no screw grooves on the new TCM...

No, it's removed from inside the engine bay. Check out Keith's instructions.
http://www.greendieselengineering.com/j ... st/91.page

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

Ok, just installed.. Thank you!
The Chrysler dealer told me that mostly all parts from the KJ 2005 are re-manufactured because Mopar no longer produce them. That is why it was impossible to find the TCM by its original part number and instead it was available by its new number starting with R that means Re-manufactured. The mechanic today told me that most old parts are this way and when he buys it directly from Chrysler, they come re-manufactured if it is for an old car.
My part says it was re-manufactured by Mopar.

user113 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:09 am

So...did it fix your problem? Are you back on the road?

P.S. I don't think everyone appreciates that you're in Argentina, you might consider going into the User Control Panel and adding your location information. You might get more targeted suggestions.

hgrimberg · **Joined:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:03 pm **Posts:** 363

user113 wrote:

So...did it fix your problem? Are you back on the road?

P.S. I don't think everyone appreciates that you're in Argentina, you might consider going into the User Control Panel and adding your location information. You might get more targeted suggestions.

Yes, I fixed the problem and I had to have the TCM programmed by a mechanic with the Chrysler scanner.
The Re-manufactured part came re-programmed by someone who input 1906 as the year of the car instead of 2006...
Again, the mechanic told me that these parts, like the TCM are no longer produced by Mopar, so all of them are Re-manufactured by Mopar itself. That is why these parts numbers start with an R and you cant find them under their original part number anymore. Is that right?

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