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Jeep Cherokee

Type KL · 2014+

In Motortune Pro
Control units37
On any adapter24 of 37
Service resetYes
Actuator tests230

Need to read fault codes, reset the service light or check a warning lamp on your Cherokee without a workshop trip? Motortune turns your iPhone and an ELM327 / OBD-II adapter into a scanner for the Jeep Cherokee (type KL): it walks every control unit it can reach, names each fault in plain language, resets the service reminder and runs guided service routines. Free to scan; the one-time $18.99 Motortune Pro adds the write features.

Control units

Every unit the catalog lists for this model, across its model years — your car carries a subset, which the app finds when it connects. The tag says what reaches each one: Any adapter MS-CAN adapter vLinker MS Special cable

  • Engine
    • Dosing Control Unit FGAAny adapterActuators
    • Engine control unitAny adapterServiceActuators
  • Gearbox
    • Electronic Shift ModuleAny adapter
    • ZF 9HPAny adapter
  • Drivetrain
    • Drive train control moduleAny adapter
    • Power transfer moduleAny adapter
    • Rear Drive moduleAny adapter
  • Brakes / ABS
    • ABS / stability controlAny adapterActuators
    • Electronic Parking Brake moduleAny adapterActuators
  • Steering
    • Electric Steering DELPHI EPAny adapter
    • Electronic Steering Lock moduleAny adapter
    • Steering column control module (SCCM)Any adapter
  • Airbags
    • Airbag BOSCH DARTAny adapter
    • Occupant Classification ModuleAny adapter
  • Driver assistance
    • Adaptive Cruise Control moduleAny adapter
    • Forward Facing Camera ModuleAny adapter
    • Left Blind Spot SensorMS-CAN adapter
    • Parking Bosch EPAny adapter
    • Right Blind Spot SensorMS-CAN adapter
  • Instrument cluster
    • Instrument Panel Continental/Marelli EPAny adapter
  • Body
    • Body Computer Delphi/Marelli/AptivAny adapterActuators
    • External disk module (EDM)MS-CAN adapter
    • Power LiftGate moduleMS-CAN adapterActuators
  • Doors
    • Driver Door moduleMS-CAN adapterActuators
    • Passenger Door moduleMS-CAN adapter
  • Seats
    • Comfort,Seat,Steering Wheel ModuleMS-CAN adapterActuators
    • Memory Seat moduleMS-CAN adapter
  • Lighting
    • Automatic Headlight Leveling moduleAny adapter
  • Climate
    • Climate Control Marelli EPMS-CAN adapterActuators
  • Keys & security
    • Radio Frequency HUBAny adapter
  • Infotainment
    • Audio AmplifierMS-CAN adapter
    • Digital TV moduleMS-CAN adapterActuators
    • Integrated Center Stack (ICS) module CUSWMS-CAN adapter
    • Telematic Box Module 2Any adapterActuators
    • UCONNECT module EPMS-CAN adapterActuators
  • Electric drive
    • On-Board Charging ModuleAny adapter
  • Gateway
    • Security GatewayAny adapter

What you can do

  • Read fault codes, every reachable unit
  • Freeze frame
  • Vehicle & control-unit info
  • Clear fault codesPRO
  • Service / oil resetPRO
  • Adaptations & resetsPRO
  • CalibrationsPRO
  • DPF & exhaustPRO
  • Gearbox learnsPRO
  • Actuator tests (230)PRO
  • Control-unit browser, DID explorer, raw consolePRO

Service functions and actuator tests are matched to each unit’s software version when you connect, so your car may show a subset.

Adapter

24 of 37 control units — including the engine — sit on the standard OBD pins, which any ELM327 v1.5+ adapter reaches. 13 more are on the slower interior bus (MS-CAN, pins 3/11): reaching those needs an adapter with an MS-CAN transceiver, such as the OBDLink MX+ or vLinker MC+.

See the recommended adapters →

Other Jeep models: Commander XK · Commander / Meridian H1/H6 · Compass MP · Compass / Patriot MK · Gladiator JT · Grand Cherokee WK · Grand Cherokee WK2 · Grand Cherokee WL · Grand Commander K8 · Liberty / Cherokee KJ · Liberty / Cherokee KK · Renegade BU · Wrangler J8 · Wrangler JL · Wrangler / Wrangler Unlimited JK

Cherokee — frequently asked

Does Motortune work with the Jeep Cherokee?

Yes. The Jeep Cherokee (type KL) is in Motortune’s catalog with 37 control units, 37 of which Motortune can reach with the right adapter. Coverage is mapped from the diagnostic catalog; try Demo mode and the in-app compatibility check on your car before relying on it.

How do I read fault codes on a Jeep Cherokee?

Plug an ELM327 / OBD-II adapter into the Cherokee’s diagnostic socket, switch the ignition on, and connect from Motortune on your iPhone. It walks every control unit it can reach — engine, gearbox, drivetrain, brakes / abs and more — and lists each fault in plain language with the unit that reported it. Reading codes is free; clearing them is part of the one-time Motortune Pro.

Can I reset the service light on a Cherokee myself?

Yes. Motortune resets the service / oil-change reminder on the Jeep Cherokee the way a workshop tester does, with a guided step-by-step sheet. The service reset is part of the one-time $18.99 Motortune Pro.

Which service functions does Motortune run on the Cherokee?

Adaptations & resets, Calibrations, DPF & exhaust, Gearbox learns — 15 guided routines across this model’s control units. The app confirms each unit’s software version before offering one, so what you see on your car can be a subset. Part of Pro.

What adapter do I need for the Cherokee?

24 of 37 control units — including the engine — sit on the standard OBD pins, which any ELM327 v1.5+ adapter reaches. 13 more are on the slower interior bus (MS-CAN, pins 3/11): reaching those needs an adapter with an MS-CAN transceiver, such as the OBDLink MX+ or vLinker MC+.

How much does Motortune cost?

Motortune is free to download and scan. The one-time $18.99 Motortune Pro adds clearing codes, the service reset, service functions, actuator tests and per-unit live data. No subscription, and one purchase covers every Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Abarth, Lancia, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Peugeot and Citroën you own.

Motortune Pro

On the Cherokee

$18.99 one-time

Reading fault codes is free. One purchase covers every Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Abarth, Lancia, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Peugeot and Citroën in your garage, with Family Sharing. Try Demo mode first — no adapter needed.

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Coverage is mapped from a diagnostic catalog of these models and is provided as-is, with no warranty. Some cars may not respond, some features may be unavailable on your car’s software version, and some adapters may be incompatible — always confirm with Demo mode and the in-app compatibility check before relying on any result. Motortune is an independent diagnostic tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Stellantis or any of its brands. Make, model and control-unit names appear here only to describe vehicle compatibility. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.