1997 Jeep Cherokee code 43

1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
258,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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The engine light has come on and when I checked the code it reads 43. Could you tell me what this code means.
Jun 27, 2008 at 11:56 AM
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[quote:006d76f220="nff"]Computer problem
1997 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 258000 miles
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The engine light has come on and when I checked the code it reads 43. Could you tell me what this code means.[/quote:006d76f220]


43 Peak primary coil current not achieved with max dwell time
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43 Cylinder misfire
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43 Problem in power module to logic module interface

What or how did you read codes?
Jun 28, 2008 at 8:35 PM
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I do a read from the odometer screen. Turning the key on and off 3 times, while holding the trip button. Then is displays the starting code number of 12 and then the problem code and the ending code number of 55. The code that displayed was 43
Jun 30, 2008 at 5:38 AM
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[quote:9ed59c8f38="nff"]I do a read from the odometer screen. Turning the key on and off 3 times, while holding the trip button. Then is displays the starting code number of 12 and then the problem code and the ending code number of 55. The code that displayed was 43[/quote:9ed59c8f38]


I would suggest taking it to your local Auto Zone or similar for them to read the codes to get a more accurate code. They should get a P and some numbers to pin point the problem.
Jun 30, 2008 at 8:44 AM
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