[caseyLA]

Hi,

I replaced my '98 Wrangler engine last year with a remanufactured one. The crankshaft position sensor was connected when we pulled the old engine out. DOH...it snapped the sensor off it's mount, and so when we got the new engine back in and running, it was no surprise that it spit out a 1391 error code: "intermittent loss of either camshaft or crankshaft position sensor". So I replaced the crankshaft sensor with a new one. Still the error code. So then I replaced the camshaft sensor with a new one. Still the error code. I reset the PCM, but the check engine light keeps coming on.

So, I'm thinking maybe the wiring harness connector was damaged when we pulled the engine out, or possibly a short? Any suggestions would be great. My smog inspection is way past due now.

thanks!
-casey

[GOLENJEEPTJ]

Did the new crank sensor come with the new paper gasket that goes on the tip of sensor?

[GOLENJEEPTJ]

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[DaOne]

Originally Posted by GOLENJEEPTJ

Did the new crank sensor come with the new paper gasket that goes on the tip of sensor?

This is important...if if did come with the sensor, and you didn't install it, it will trigger a code. Not all come with the paper gasket.

Originally Posted by caseyLA

So, I'm thinking maybe the wiring harness connector was damaged when we pulled the engine out, or possibly a short?

Definitely trace the wiring/connections from A to Z for that sensor.

[GOLENJEEPTJ]

Yes it could trigger the code! Out of the FSM

Sensor With One-Bolt Mounting:

New replacement sensors will be equipped with a
paper spacer glued to bottom of sensor. If installing
(returning) a

used sensor to vehicle, a new paper
spacer must be installed to bottom of sensor. This
spacer will be ground off the first time engine is
started. If spacer is not used, sensor will be broken
the first time engine is started.
(4) New Sensors: Be sure paper spacer is installed
to bottom of sensor. If not, obtain spacer
PN05252229.
(5) Used Sensors: Clean bottom of sensor and
install spacer PN05252229.
(6) Install sensor into transmission bellhousing
hole.
(7) Push sensor against flywheel/drive plate. With
sensor pushed against flywheel/drive plate, tighten
mounting bolt to 7 N·m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Connect sensor pigtail harness electrical connector

to main wiring harness.

[DaOne]

Originally Posted by GOLENJEEPTJ

Yes it could trigger the code! Out of the FSM

Nobody said it wouldn't

[BlazinJack]

Also, the cam position sensor and crank position sensor have to be in sync with each other. ive had that cause codes too.

[seabass2020]

Originally Posted by BlazinJack

Also, the cam position sensor and crank position sensor have to be in sync with each other. ive had that cause codes too.

How are they in sync with each other???