Is Jeep Grand Cherokee body-on-frame?
Unlike many trail rigs (like its Wrangler stablemate), the Grand Cherokee uses a unibody chassis instead of a body-on-frame setup for better manners on pavement. Luxurious appointments and ample interior volume make it popular with urbanites and families. Still, it’s a genuine Jeep that can go well off the beaten path.
How to replace crankshaft position sensor on Jeep Grand Cherokee?
This is going to be a how to on replacing the crankshaft position sensor on the 4.0L motor in the Grand Cherokee. This is by no means the ONLY way or “correct” way to replace the sensor. This is only the way I changed the sensor.
How do you install CPS on a Jeep Cherokee?
Remove the old CPS and cable from the Jeep. Install the new CPS in the location that you removed the old one from, using the two 7/16-inch bolts. Route the cable from the new CPS up to the clip on the bell housing and install the cable under it.
What happens when the CPS on a Jeep Cherokee stops working?
If the CPS stops working, the Jeep simply will not run, though a malfunctioning CPS can cause the engine to run rough or start hard. The CPS isn’t difficult to change, and if you suspect a defective one, changing it may prevent you from being stranded when it stops working entirely.
Where did I buy the crankshaft position sensor?
The sensor brand was BWD and the part number was CSS819 which I bought at Advanced Auto Parts. The part did have a paper-like material at the end of the sensor which I had read about in other blogs. According to the info sheet that came with the part it says “Do Not remove the paper spacer.
How to replace crank sensors in a Jeep Cherokee?
Route the cable from the new CPS up to the clip on the bell housing and install the cable under it. Route the remaining cable up through the engine compartment and plug in the weather-proof connector. The connector should only go in one way and it should click in when properly seated.
Remove the old CPS and cable from the Jeep. Install the new CPS in the location that you removed the old one from, using the two 7/16-inch bolts. Route the cable from the new CPS up to the clip on the bell housing and install the cable under it.
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee available for lease?
Every 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee offers an impressive set of standard and available safety and security features to help keep you protected on the road. In addition, a 3-year membership in the Jeep Wave® Program is included with the purchase or lease of a new 2021 Jeep Brand vehicle, to provide worry-free maintenance at no additional cost.
What is the camshaft sensor code on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
My 2011 Grand Cherokee V6 has a check engine light with the Camshaft Position Sensor code (P0340). The car goes into limp mode now when the light comes on, but it has cleared on its own before.