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Jeep Wrangler Crankshaft & Camshaft Sensor

Oct 2, 2007 7:54PM PDT

I'm from Melbourne Australia. I own a 2001 Jeep Wrangler 4 litre manual transmission. Recently the engine started to cut out whilst driving. I had it checked and the code 340 came up most often although others also registered. The mechanic suggested I change the camshaft sensor. After some research I ordered a crankshaft sensor. I would like to know if anyone has experienced the same problem and which of the sensors they changed or if they are both the same. Its exact location would help. A qualified opinion appreciated.

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JW/CS,CASS
Oct 8, 2007 11:47PM PDT

Qualified oponions' costs Money! Crankshaft sensor will cause more of the problem described. $100 for the sensor and $100 @ the dealers for
service and installation. Also check all relays and fuses under the hood. High mileage vehicles' should have a fuel injection cleaning comprised of fuel rail, fuel injectors, throttle body and valves' for rough idle, stalling and hesitation, check distributor cap and rotor,
if applicable! I have worked on my daughter JGCL 96/150K miles with
various engine problems!

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Jeep Wrangler Crankshaft & Camshaft Sensor
Oct 9, 2007 8:15AM PDT

Much appreciated. Unfortunately we in Australia don't have too many options when it comes to a reliable Jeep mechanic. I recently changed the crankshaft sensor but I am still experiencing the same problem. the mechanic told me that I should have changed the camshaft sensor too. My 2001 Wrangler does not have a distributor. Just running rough and misfiring. Will tell the mechanic your suggestion and he'll probably tell me he knows what he's doing. Thanks anyway.