Xj crank position sencor
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Model: Cherokee
How much of a pain in the butt is it to change? I think mine might be going, my jeep starts right up when its dead cold, but if I let it sit it turns over alot to start, I replaced everything except a cam sensor and the crank sensor
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From: Nor-Cal Coast
Year: 90,84
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Engine: 4.0,2.5
I figured out that if your left forearm is smaller than a one Qt. mason jar the job can almost be easy. 3 in. extension to a universal, then a bunch more extension to get down by the cross member. Then reach up past the front DL with your left to hold it. Don't know if you are 7/16-11mm, or torx.
I'm glad I tied a long string to my old wire plug, made it allot easier to feed the new one up having that fed through.
I'm glad I tied a long string to my old wire plug, made it allot easier to feed the new one up having that fed through.
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From: Eh infusion
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: The legendary inline 6, haven't done anything here yet
Originally Posted by ol'DixieJeep
we got a big event my buddy and i are running. for 4 days at flat nasty off road park. in april. its on the calender here... we need more XJ's!!!
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From: Eh infusion
Year: 2000
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Originally Posted by hawaiian808
How much of a pain in the butt is it to change? I think mine might be going, my jeep starts right up when its dead cold, but if I let it sit it turns over alot to start, I replaced everything except a cam sensor and the crank sensor
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I planed on doing it from the top with a crap tone of extensions. Not sure the bolt size but Dix should know! And don't forget your magnet on a stick! When you un bolt it I'd bring out the bolt(s) with the magnet!
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Originally Posted by DFlintstone
I figured out that if your left forearm is smaller than a one Qt. mason jar the job can almost be easy. 3 in. extension to a universal, then a bunch more extension to get down by the cross member. Then reach up past the front DL with your left to hold it. Don't know if you are 7/16-11mm, or torx.
I'm glad I tied a long string to my old wire plug, made it allot easier to feed the new one up having that fed through.
I'm glad I tied a long string to my old wire plug, made it allot easier to feed the new one up having that fed through.
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From: Warrenton MO
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.7L I6
i just took em out with my fingers after they were loose.
you can take buytle tape in the socket and thatll hold the bolt into the socket like glue!!!
i know mine werent inverted torx they were 6 point heads. one 12in ext and a 6in should be all you need. plus the swivel attachment of course. its rediculously easy after you do it once. people make it sound so hard.
you can take buytle tape in the socket and thatll hold the bolt into the socket like glue!!!
i know mine werent inverted torx they were 6 point heads. one 12in ext and a 6in should be all you need. plus the swivel attachment of course. its rediculously easy after you do it once. people make it sound so hard.
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If your left arm won't fit past the drive line it's a little more changeling! Pretty sure if it's a hex, it's 7/16, (same enough to 11mm.) Some do have Torx I guess. Hate it when they throw that **** in. 
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i have a TC drop so i can fish my arm up there enough to feel em. and im pretty sure i used an 11mm since i only carry metric in my jeeps toolbox, all my standards stay at home.
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From: In the middle of Minnesota!
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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$174? Where?? A little price gouging going on if they are asking that kind of coin for a Mopar unit.
Just bought an OEM Mopar crank sensor for my 99 auto 4.0 last week.
$50.49 plus shipping. HERE:
https://www.moparonlineparts.com/
Put a new one in. Considering it is the most important sensor in the engine, (and that it is a very common failure) why take a chance with one that may crap out on you and leave you on the side of the road or the trail. Go with an OEM Mopar unit as there is no lack of threads of people that have had issues with aftermarket units.
Just bought an OEM Mopar crank sensor for my 99 auto 4.0 last week.
$50.49 plus shipping. HERE:
https://www.moparonlineparts.com/
Put a new one in. Considering it is the most important sensor in the engine, (and that it is a very common failure) why take a chance with one that may crap out on you and leave you on the side of the road or the trail. Go with an OEM Mopar unit as there is no lack of threads of people that have had issues with aftermarket units.
Last edited by tjwalker; Jan 14, 2012 at 06:35 AM.
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Originally Posted by tjwalker
$174? Where?? A little price gouging going on if they are asking that kind of coin for a Mopar unit.
Just bought an OEM Mopar crank sensor for my 99 auto 4.0 last week.
$50.49 plus shipping. HERE:
https://www.moparonlineparts.com/
Put a new one in. Considering it is the most important sensor in the engine, (and that it is a very common failure) why take a chance with one that may crap out on you and leave you on the side of the road or the trail. Go with an OEM Mopar unit as there is no lack of threads of people that have had issues with aftermarket units.
Just bought an OEM Mopar crank sensor for my 99 auto 4.0 last week.
$50.49 plus shipping. HERE:
https://www.moparonlineparts.com/
Put a new one in. Considering it is the most important sensor in the engine, (and that it is a very common failure) why take a chance with one that may crap out on you and leave you on the side of the road or the trail. Go with an OEM Mopar unit as there is no lack of threads of people that have had issues with aftermarket units.