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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Mine died completely one day after driving it in 102* weather with the AC on due to a Crank sensor. At first we thought it was plugs, wires, cap & rotor (since they were due about 600 miles prior) so we did those & the cam/pick-up sensor. Still nothing. Replaced the Crank sensor & it started right up. BUT, it gained this "miss". When just starting out at a light, stop sign, it drops RPM's & sounds like it didnt fire a piston... When we get up to about 50, it feels like the drivetrain is going to fall out the bottom of the thing, so obviously, we dont do that no more. A lack of better terms, it feels like it's binding up on the powertrain side somewhere. there is also what looks to be water in my oil might be due to a water hose that cracked and i replaced but i am unsure. I cant seem to figure this out. I replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, ran fuel injector through it, the pressure on the rail is normal according to a garage, it's throwing no codes, nothing comes up on scanners.... I'm at a complete loss. Any help would be appreciated!

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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cjjackson2400
Mine died completely one day after driving it in 102* weather with the AC on due to a Crank sensor. At first we thought it was plugs, wires, cap & rotor (since they were due about 600 miles prior) so we did those & the cam/pick-up sensor. Still nothing. Replaced the Crank sensor & it started right up. BUT, it gained this "miss". When just starting out at a light, stop sign, it drops RPM's & sounds like it didnt fire a piston... When we get up to about 50, it feels like the drivetrain is going to fall out the bottom of the thing, so obviously, we dont do that no more. A lack of better terms, it feels like it's binding up on the powertrain side somewhere.
I cant seem to figure this out. I replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, ran fuel injector through it, the pressure on the rail is normal according to a garage, it's throwing no codes, nothing comes up on scanners.... I'm at a complete loss. Any help would be appreciated!
Nothing comes up on scanner at all ?
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Recheck the firing order and make sure the plugs are gapped right.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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did you use a Mopar crank sensor? if not, you should have. from what ive heard, these jeeps only like Mopar sensors, and an aftermarket one could very well be your problem
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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"looks like water in my oil"? sounds like maybe a blown head gasket. When you check plug gaps, look at plugs for residue and consider a cylinder pressure test, too.
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