I have a 99 cherokee that I believe has a faulty crankshaft position sensor.
1- hard starting = spins to long
2-stalls for a second on bumps
3-idles rough at start up
I see the sensor,driver side bellhousing.
To replace it two bolts on the bell housing,and plug the harness in? Is there any setting are adjustments? I see it is a pain to get at, but do I need to know anything else???? Thanks

 

Plug it in and you'll be good. You could reset your computer if ya wanted to

 

Thanks that helps alot!!!!

 

Did you get yours replaced? I just hooked the code reader and it's giving me the code for that. It does look like Linda a pain to get to

 

Yes I replaced the cps, it is a booger.also replaced the fuel pump,between the two all my problems went away. I have drove about 2000 miles with no problems!!!
Cps= 2 feet of extensions,drop front drive shaft, small hands, and a lot of patience! !!!!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

 

Thanks. I got mine out and new (well different) one in. I used a bunch of extensions, didn't have to drop DS cuz I have small hands and arms . Only thing that sucks is my Jeep is still stalling

 

Are you working on the '96 in your profile? Is it stalling at idle or under load?

 

all 3 of my Jeeps are 96 XJ. The one giving me trouble is the red 96 Sport. It's stalling under load. It has stalled idling, but only after warming up. I am going uphill when it stalls. all other things seem okay for it.

 

Its an 11mm socket. And a 1 ft extension and an universal are invaluable to this project, as well as great patience.

Make sure the wires have not made contact with the manifold, mine did and it was showing identical symptoms. Your could just be burning through.

And I did mine about 2 weeks ago without dropping the front shaft.