99 GC Limited stalls while driving
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99 GC Limited stalls while driving
The GC is 8cyl and I live in Florida so heat index is always up there. While driving down the road at 45 mph the thing stalls for no reason! Just powers off with no warning plus no check engine light or other warnings. Then it will start anywhere from 1-2 minutes later & was 5 or more the other day. Sometimes it stalls at light too but it doesn't discriminate! Fuel pump replaced & injector cleaner is what mechanic suggested since it is at 187K miles but nope still doing it!
So I took it to where they could run diagnostics for codes etc. $100 & nothing! Told my mechanic about Googling cam shaft or crank shaft sensors. He says no the jeep wouldn't crank if those were bad. He thinks it might be PCM but I am gun shy after spending already $500 & the PCM is not cheap. Need help.
So I took it to where they could run diagnostics for codes etc. $100 & nothing! Told my mechanic about Googling cam shaft or crank shaft sensors. He says no the jeep wouldn't crank if those were bad. He thinks it might be PCM but I am gun shy after spending already $500 & the PCM is not cheap. Need help.
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It's the crankshaft sensor. He's wrong about it not cranking if it's bad. It won't START if it's bad. The CPS or crankshaft position sensor counts the notches in the flywheel and tells the PCM when to fire the spark plugs. Your symptoms are normal for a failing CPS and one that will soon fail completely. This is just my opinion, but I'd change it before anything else. AND use a genuine Mopar part, not some after-market POS. Check the wiring going to it for chaffing or bare wires. It's mounted on the transmission bellhousing and I believe it's on the passenger's side on top. I also believe you can access it thru a plate in the floor under the heater.
You can test the PCM by moving the cable that comes out of it while the engine is running. If it stalls or misfires when you flex the cable, the connections at the cable plugs may be loose or have broken solder connections inside the unit. Solder connections can be fixed without replacing the PCM.
A bad CPS will not set a check engine light. A bad cam sensor usually sets a misfire code.
It's the crankshaft sensor. He's wrong about it not cranking if it's bad. It won't START if it's bad. The CPS or crankshaft position sensor counts the notches in the flywheel and tells the PCM when to fire the spark plugs. Your symptoms are normal for a failing CPS and one that will soon fail completely. This is just my opinion, but I'd change it before anything else. AND use a genuine Mopar part, not some after-market POS. Check the wiring going to it for chaffing or bare wires. It's mounted on the transmission bellhousing and I believe it's on the passenger's side on top. I also believe you can access it thru a plate in the floor under the heater.
You can test the PCM by moving the cable that comes out of it while the engine is running. If it stalls or misfires when you flex the cable, the connections at the cable plugs may be loose or have broken solder connections inside the unit. Solder connections can be fixed without replacing the PCM.
A bad CPS will not set a check engine light. A bad cam sensor usually sets a misfire code.
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Here's a couple of pictures of the access hole for the CPS. These may be for the 6 cylinder, but the idea is the same.
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Welcome to CF! Glad to help.
It's the crankshaft sensor. He's wrong about it not cranking if it's bad. It won't START if it's bad. The CPS or crankshaft position sensor counts the notches in the flywheel and tells the PCM when to fire the spark plugs. Your symptoms are normal for a failing CPS and one that will soon fail completely. This is just my opinion, but I'd change it before anything else. AND use a genuine Mopar part, not some after-market POS. Check the wiring going to it for chaffing or bare wires. It's mounted on the transmission bellhousing and I believe it's on the passenger's side on top. I also believe you can access it thru a plate in the floor under the heater.
You can test the PCM by moving the cable that comes out of it while the engine is running. If it stalls or misfires when you flex the cable, the connections at the cable plugs may be loose or have broken solder connections inside the unit. Solder connections can be fixed without replacing the PCM.
A bad CPS will not set a check engine light. A bad cam sensor usually sets a misfire code.
It's the crankshaft sensor. He's wrong about it not cranking if it's bad. It won't START if it's bad. The CPS or crankshaft position sensor counts the notches in the flywheel and tells the PCM when to fire the spark plugs. Your symptoms are normal for a failing CPS and one that will soon fail completely. This is just my opinion, but I'd change it before anything else. AND use a genuine Mopar part, not some after-market POS. Check the wiring going to it for chaffing or bare wires. It's mounted on the transmission bellhousing and I believe it's on the passenger's side on top. I also believe you can access it thru a plate in the floor under the heater.
You can test the PCM by moving the cable that comes out of it while the engine is running. If it stalls or misfires when you flex the cable, the connections at the cable plugs may be loose or have broken solder connections inside the unit. Solder connections can be fixed without replacing the PCM.
A bad CPS will not set a check engine light. A bad cam sensor usually sets a misfire code.
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Just talked to mechanic and he said he pulled PCM and wiring was good. He also said he that he tapped the PCM & it would start up but he has not seen this before nor dealt with a GC much so maybe just a coincidence that it started when he tapped PCM. To tell you truth that was my thought because it can start within seconds when I try turn key & other times it takes a few.
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Year: 2000 WJ
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WHENEVER I read about the issues you are having with your Jeep, I immediately assume it's the PCM. Simply because that is what I experienced with mine. Intermittent stalling, instant restart, start when tapping PCM, but not when wiggling wires. I held back from writing this time because I am not always right. If it is the PCM. Be very careful where you purchase your replacement. Buying one from some fly-by-night company on EB or on line for a couple hundred bucks can cause you more headaches. Even the ones from the major chain auto parts stores can be flaky.
I paid through the roof for mine and went to the stealership. But. I came with a 3 year warranty and I know where they are if I have any problems.
I paid through the roof for mine and went to the stealership. But. I came with a 3 year warranty and I know where they are if I have any problems.
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As I said, I believe it's on the passenger's side on the bellhousing while the 4.0 it's on the driver's side.
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LMAO! I guess you're right. I live on Grand Cherokee Tech. It's what I know most about, except maybe Chevys. My last Chevy was an 89 4x4 truck. Then I had a K-car and 2 Dodge Caravans, thanks to my wife. After she passed, I started with my jeeps. Everything on my 97 ZJ was beat except the 4.0. It's true you have to blow them up to kill them!
My WJ is as perfect as I can make it, without any major changes except for that damned 0331 head! 180K and still perfect.
I really don't have any personal experience with the 4.7, although I've learned enough about them from this website to make educated guesses.
My WJ is as perfect as I can make it, without any major changes except for that damned 0331 head! 180K and still perfect.
I really don't have any personal experience with the 4.7, although I've learned enough about them from this website to make educated guesses.
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Yo Dave. We may something else in common besides Jeeps. My current other vehicle is a 88 k1500. I just love it. I spend almost zero time on the Chevy Forum as I have almost zero issues with it.
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Welcome to CF! Glad to help.
It's the crankshaft sensor. He's wrong about it not cranking if it's bad. It won't START if it's bad. The CPS or crankshaft position sensor counts the notches in the flywheel and tells the PCM when to fire the spark plugs. Your symptoms are normal for a failing CPS and one that will soon fail completely. This is just my opinion, but I'd change it before anything else. AND use a genuine Mopar part, not some after-market POS. Check the wiring going to it for chaffing or bare wires. It's mounted on the transmission bellhousing and I believe it's on the passenger's side on top. I also believe you can access it thru a plate in the floor under the heater.
You can test the PCM by moving the cable that comes out of it while the engine is running. If it stalls or misfires when you flex the cable, the connections at the cable plugs may be loose or have broken solder connections inside the unit. Solder connections can be fixed without replacing the PCM.
A bad CPS will not set a check engine light. A bad cam sensor usually sets a misfire code.
It's the crankshaft sensor. He's wrong about it not cranking if it's bad. It won't START if it's bad. The CPS or crankshaft position sensor counts the notches in the flywheel and tells the PCM when to fire the spark plugs. Your symptoms are normal for a failing CPS and one that will soon fail completely. This is just my opinion, but I'd change it before anything else. AND use a genuine Mopar part, not some after-market POS. Check the wiring going to it for chaffing or bare wires. It's mounted on the transmission bellhousing and I believe it's on the passenger's side on top. I also believe you can access it thru a plate in the floor under the heater.
You can test the PCM by moving the cable that comes out of it while the engine is running. If it stalls or misfires when you flex the cable, the connections at the cable plugs may be loose or have broken solder connections inside the unit. Solder connections can be fixed without replacing the PCM.
A bad CPS will not set a check engine light. A bad cam sensor usually sets a misfire code.