Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP)
Fits:
Jeep Cherokee 1997 to 2001
Location:
he Crankshaft Position Sensor may be located behind the harmonic balancer, on
the front of the crankshaft, inserted into the transmission bell housing or directly into the
engine block at the crankshaft level.
The Crankshaft Position Sensor is required by the computer to locate the
crankshaft position which is used by the computer for ignition timing and fuel injection
timing control.
Failure Symptoms: Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illumination, engine no-start/no-spark
condition, occasional cylinder misfire, engine die-out or no-start after extended driving
condition with an engine re-start after a cool down period.