If a 1998 Jeep Cherokee is overheating could the crank sensor be the problem and if so where do you find it?
Hey Tony==The crank sensor is on the rear of some jeeps attached to the bell housing. It in itself won't cause overheating. If you have electric fans, make sure they are operating properly. Make sure the radiator is flowing coolant and not have a bunch of build up. Good luck Joe
Why won't my 94 jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo start?
A sensor could be the reason why a 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo fails to start. The crank position sensor is often the problem. You can try unplugging the sensor for several minutes and then plugging it back in to see if that fixes the problem. Read More
Could overheating on a 1994 jeep grande Cherokee Loredo cause the overdrive to not work?
Overheating the engine shouldn't effect the transmission. Overheating the transmission could. Read More
Why does my 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic keep overheating?
there could be many different factors in the problem could be that your cooling fan does not come on or your radiator is plugged or maybe your thermostat does not open or it could even be low on anti-freeze. Read More
What could make a jeep not run when it gets spark and fuel on a 1993 jeep Cherokee country?
Crank position sensor could be the problem. Worth looking into. Read More
Your check gauge light goes on and temperature gauge reads HOT intermittently and the car is not overheating so what might be the problem?
you could have abad temp sensor Read More
IF a 2000 Chevy Tracker engine shut off while driving what could be the problem?
According to my mechanic, it has something to do with the cam shaft position sensor overheating. Read More
What could be the problem with a 1994 Jeep Cherokee sport that ran the night before but now will not turn over Battery has power.?
You may need to replace the crankshaft position sensor. Not sure about the '94 but I have a 2000 that had this same problem. Replaced the sensor and the problem was solved. Read More
What could the problem be with a 1997 jeep Cherokee sport when driven for a while it will die and then start again in about 30 minutes?
The engine could be overheating and stalling, or it could be the drivetrain system. Whatever it is I would highly consider taking it to a trained automachanic. Read More
1997 grand Cherokee limited your systems monitor is telling you your tailgate is open but its not Any ideas as to what this could be Sensor Monitor malfunction Has anyone seen this problem?
Check the sensor switch first. Read More
1991 Honda Accord overheating?
A 1991 Honda Accord could be overheating if the radiator has a leak. There could also be a problem with the head gasket. Read More
What causes a 1996 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo to just cut off while you are riding down the road?
1996 grand cherokee jeep 4x4 cuts off as if I switched it off going down the road. What could be the problem? Could it be a sensor or computer? Read More
My 1993 Saturn SC2 overheating light comes on and the car looses power and when i turn my lights on it wont let them fold back down could this be an electrical problem or a bad sensor?
check the radiator Read More
Overheating of 1998 Lincoln town car could it be temperature sensor?
Chances are not the temp sensor. It could be a thermostat or a hose that has a leak. And the one you dare not want it to be is a crack head. Read More
Will a faulty crank position sensor keep a car from starting?
Yes. I had this problem on a 2000 Grand Cherokee. The problem came without any warning that I could notice. I parked it at night and the next morning it would crank and crank but not start. - I would imagine that his problem could happen gradually if the sensor had a broken lead wire or was gradually failing. In my case it was immediate and complete failure. Read More
If a 1995 jeep grand Cherokee is not getting spark and the coil was changed already what else could be the problem?
Easiest check would be the cap and rotor then move on to a bad crank sensor Read More
How do you change a throttle position sensor on a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
"how do you change a throttle position sensor on a 1998 jeep grand Cherokee?" could someone without any experience do it? Read More
Could my Chevy silverado valves clatter if I had a radiator problem?
Valves will clatter if the engine is overheating. Read More
What would cause the Temp light to come on in a 91 Chevy Lumina?
could be several things. 1st is the car actually overheating. If so then it could be a stuck thermostat or a bad water pump. If it is not really overheating my bet would be a falty temp sensor. The temp sensor is what actually tells the light to turn on. Read More
Jeep Cherokee check engine light?
It could be an emissions problem or a catalytic converter problem. Read More
Why is the engine overheating when engine coolant was just put in?
The coolant temp. sensor could be bad....or the thermostat could be stuck shut.....there are a few things it could be actually Read More
Why is my 1998 Jeep Cherokee overheating?
Could be a number of reasons. Thermostat, water pump, blown fan relay, bad fan motor. Read More
If you have a 1997 Ford Thunderbird 4.6 V8 that has been overheating could the problem be in the engine fan or the relay switch?
yes...fisrst you need to check if the temp sensor is working. If this has an electric fan, check the relay and the fan motors. or when my 97 4.6 v8 was overheating, it was leaking coolant from the head gaskets. Read More
A 1990 Ford Taurus 3.0 liter gauge shows cold but it is over heating how do you check the heat sensor thermostat and dashboard gauge and what else could be the problem?
The gauge reading has nothing to do with the overheating problem. Misleading and irritating yes, but not involved in causing it. See "Related Questions" below for discussion on replacing the temperature sending unit, and also a comprehensive diagnostic guide for overheating problems. Read More
What causes a crank position sensor to fail?
Overheating from the engine wears down the sensor and will go out when it gets to hot , after awhile it could be completely degraded to where it wont work anymore Read More
Your jeep Cherokee starts fine but will not keep an idle?
Its possible that it is the TPS sensor (throttle position sensor) easy to replace yourself and available at your local parts store. It could also be a transmission issue, change the fluid and filter, but start with the TPS sensor its a common problem and cheaper solution Read More
Im looking at buying a 98 jeep Cherokee sport that has overheating issues he said the radiatorwater pump and thermostat was changed but still hits 260what can be wrongis it worth buying?
Hi have you checked the radiator for blockage if it is blowing water back out the radiator this could be the problem. Read More
Why would coolant spew out from under the cap of a Jeep Grand Cherokee could it be too full?
It could be but most likely the engine is overheating. Could also be that the cap is not holding pressure and needs to be replaced. Read More
Will a bad coolant sensor make radiator leak in 1996 jeep grand Cherokee?
This is one of those yes and no questions. Yes: The sensor could be sending bad info the ECU telling it its cold or hot and depending on that answer could lead to huge pressure problem resulting in a break in a line No: You may need to replace hoses/coolant tank/sensor Read More
Check engine light on on 98 jeep grand Cherokee 4.0 liter IS ON .I REPLACED CONVERTER AND IS STILL ON.?
Run a computer diagnostic test to figure out WHY it's on. Why replace a converter when the problem could be an oxygen sensor? Read More
Your cooling fan will not start on your 99 jeep grand Cherokee even after you changed out the relay- What is the problem?
Make sure that the fuse and sensor for the cooling fan are working. If these are ok then look at the fan motor, it could be bad. Read More
Why would a 2001 Jeep Cherokee fuel gauge read differently at times?
The fuel gauge in a 2001 Cherokee could be having different readings due to a bad fuel sensor. The sensor is mounted inside of the fuel tank. Read More
Why is my 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic suddenly overheating It has 152000 miles what could be causing this?
First check fluid level make sure fans are working when it is hot make sure thermostat is opening when hot check water pump coolant temp sensor Read More
Why is your 1994 cavalier overheating in town?
If it's overheating only in town, but running fine down the highway, it's probably that your radiator fan isn't coming on. Could be a bad sensor, relay or fan motor. Read More
Why does your overdrive light flash in your 2000 windstar?
You have a problem with your transmission. If it is only occasionally on - it could be just overheating. A dealer can retrieve the code to find out what the problem is. Read More
Why does coolant light come on for 1997 cavalier already changed water pump filled coolant?
If it's overheating, it cold be thermostat, radiator or possibly other problems. If it's not overheating it could be the coolant level sensor. Read More
Why is my 2004 jeep Cherokee 4.7 v-8 smoking black smoke out the tailpipe?
black smoke is unburned fuel have car computer scanned a cylinder miss a bad sensor, anyway you are overheating your catalytic converters could cause more damage to engine fix it get codes from pcm g Read More
Where is the Crankshaft Position sensor located on a 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo?
paste this into your browser...i could not get the link box to take.. but this should ansewr the question on the o2 sensor Read More
Where is the cps located on a 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
The cps could be a cam or crank sensor. The cam sensor is inside the distributor. The crank sensor mounts through the top of the bell housing, pointing at the flywheel. Read More
Why does your computer shut down when you dont tell it to shut down?
Could be because of overheating - some motherboards have cutoffs when it reaches a certain temperature Simply adding an extra fan could solve the problem Could be because of overheating - some motherboards have cutoffs when it reaches a certain temperature Simply adding an extra fan could solve the problem Read More
How can you prevent a camshaft sensor from going out over and over again?
You would need to diagnose the problem to determine why the cam sensor is failing. It could be a mechanical problem and they are breaking or an electrical problem and burning out. Read More
You changed the thermostat on your 96 lumina ls but you still have problems with it overheating Could the water pump be the problem?
Yes. However, I would check the other components first. Check the fan relay and temperature sensor, and if that is not the problem then check the fan itself. Also, it could be a leaky head gasket, which causes air to be pumped into the cooling system, thus overheating it. Yes, but.... there are several things that can cause overheating on a water cooled vehicle. The water pump, not enough water or coolant in the system… Read More
What is code p0320 and how to find problem?
The p0320m is a crankshaft position malfunction. The sensor could be bad, it could be a wiring issue, or a distributor problem. Read More
1992 Chevy pick-up gauge show that is overheating but there are no sign of it?
take it to a local shop that reads codes for free... could be a sensor is out Read More
Why does the check gauges light turn on in a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The check gauges light is on when one of the gauges is out of the safe zone. It could be overheating, not charging, or no oil pressure. Read More
What sensor in 2002 Jeep Cherokee will shut off motor?
Just about all of the engine sensors could cause it to not run. Read More
How do you fix O2 sensor heater circuit malfunction bank 1 sensor 2 on a 96 Chevy corsica?
If you have an oxygen sensor problem then there should be a check engine light "on." Have a repair shop scan and diagnosis the problem. You may not truly have a problem with the oxygen sensor as it could be a vacuum leak that makes the o2 sensor set a code. Read More
Your 98 jeep Cherokee dies occasionaly you changed the plugs wires rotor cap and button could it be the fuel strainer or fuel pump?
The fuel strainer of fuel pump in the Cherokee could be bad. It could also be an electrical problem. Run a test of computer codes to see if a problem shows up. Read More
My car is over heating and shaking what could be the problem?
The most common causes of overheating and shaking in a vehicle are the head gaskets. A blown head gasket will produce overheating and shaking and may lead to a cracked head. Read More