2013 Jeep JK 3.6L CPS Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Code p0339

[@msannamwright]

My Jeep had been randomly dying and throwing no codes. After a lot of research, and cleaned the throttle body, I decided the crankshaft sensor might be the culprit. Ordered one from Mopar, watched your video and installed my new one. Solved my stalling issue and Jeep is running smooth, shifting right and gas mileage improved now! I have no mechanic experience but just saved myself a lot of money. Thanks for this video!

[@thetopher1126]

Awesome, so glad it helped! Love hearing stuff like this!

[@mattwarren1419]

I had a similar problem with my 2011 Wrangler. This was a great video to help diagnose and to repair. I am not very mechanically inclined, basic skills, but this video addressed the specific codes,P0339, P0335, and P0300. It took longer to remove because my exhaust was still too warm. It took about 5 minutes to put back in. Thanks TheTopher!

[@thetopher1126]

Absolutely, glad the video helped!

[@seithlovelace1482]

Thanks for the video! I just had the hesitation with the engine light/traction control mayhem happen yesterday. Watched your video, and bought the part for 21.99 at Autozone. Installing this am. p0339 code was confirmed when I scanned. You should have seen my face though when it went wonky in Phx rush hour traffic lol!

[@h8tnlife]

So what was the torque spec for the bolt?

[@skippyg.5450]

Thank you it happened to me yesterday went to autozone bought the part. Your video helped me 👍🏼

[@thetopher1126]

Skippy G, outstanding, glad it helped and thanks for watching!

[@michaelherring8252]

Good video and I like the explanation of how you diagnosed the issue.

[@thetopher1126]

Thanks man, glad it was helpful!

[@jamesrv1979]

She went into "limp mode" thats when the traction light came on. Thank you for this info. great video

[@thetopher1126]

Thanks James, glad it helped!!

[@bmacneil2008]

Best info. Exactly what was happening with our JK. Probably the least expensive part on the JK, Mopar from the dealer, $32.99. Ten minute fi x for my 2013. After drive and restart, check engine light went off :)

[@robdjones50000]

Very helpful and simply honest video.

[@thetopher1126]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!!

[@chrishemerson379]

Hi, thanks for the video. I'm changing my sensor out now, question please, how do you get the connector off the sensor? I watched a few other videos as well, and everyone says "just pop it off", but mine is on pretty tight and I don't want to break it. Any thoughts? Thank you!

[@nomdeguerre13]

my wife's 2015 Rubicon just did this today, gonna tackle this on Saturday. Appreciate the video.

[@thetopher1126]

Absolutely, glad it could help!!

[@gregvera4140]

My jeep was having trouble with hard starting or not starting and it was throwing a cam sensor code and traction control light. Also was surging some at certain highway speeds. I changed the relay for the fuel pump and it runs like new now. Just in case it happens to your jeep to let you know. Took me a week and 150 $ to figure it out. Thought id share the info with you. Thanks again for the vid man.

[@thetopher1126]

Good info, thanks for sharing Greg. I would say I hope it doesn't happen to me but I'm sure it's just a matter of time! Ha Thanks again man.

[@aadiehl]

Was this the only code you received? I have Camshaft and Crankshaft sensors going off

[@thetopher1126]

Hi April, I believe that was the only code I received!

[@jesusglopez8430]

Excellent very educative and informative Thanks.

[@MK-yg3go]

my jeep is a 2015 with 41k miles on it and its a 6 speed manual and doing the same or losing power sometimes but only at 1rst gear or 2nd and doesn’t have any engine code . cant it be the same thing CPS??

[@rubicon11x]

Sooo easy. Fixed my Jeep! Great video.

[@ahmonguniform]

What code did you have? I got P0349 camshaft sensor...

[@thetopher1126]

ahmonguiform Hi, thanks for the question. Here are the 2 codes I got: P0339 Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent P0300 Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

[@judgejury3230]

P0349 is on the top. It's the driver side bank 2

[@Berserker4999]

How long did the autozone crankshaft position sensor last for you? I’m having the same problem, changed it 4 times in one year, and now yet again having the same problem.

[@thetopher1126]

Knock on wood, still going with the same one from that video. Sorry you're still having issue, not sure what's going on with that, I guess maybe try the OEM from dealer and see if that's it, hard to believe you've gone through so many and it's the CPS sensors that's the problem.

[@jpark1300]

Changed mine last year.had my guy at oil change place pop it in ...threw him a twenty..took all of 2 mins...thx KZbin jeep guys...dealer talkin about around 1k..

[@79kcirtap]

Thanks I had the same issue with a manual, would flutter on occasion as soon as I accelerate out of 2nd 3rd for about a week. Finally stalled and got a code PO339, PO300, C121C. Why and how does the traction control and abs code go off?

[@ovobuzzkill326]

You can reset codes by taking the positive battery cables off for about 2 minutes

[@swappedoutZ71]

Does the oil need to be drained for this job?

[@thetopher1126]

Hey Tyrell, thanks for the question. No, the oil does not need to be drained for this. Thanks for watching!

[@soundlive7]

Thanks for the vid! Going to replace mine today. I have a '17 with 27k that stalled and through the code.

[@thetopher1126]

Absolutely man, hope it's running back to normal, and thanks for watching

[@spartancaptain5691]

Mine just did the same thing today on my 2017 grand cherokee. Same engine I believe. I am gonna replace it tomorrow.

[@jesusglopez8430]

My 2013 Jeep lose power while I driving on the highway so I have to wait 8 to 10 minutes on the shoulder then start like nothing happened I'm not getting codes, so it's not way to be check.

[@alancontreras8888]

Hi! You ever figure this out? Having the same issue now. Going to get my crankshaft replaced today and going to see if that does it

[@alancontreras8888]

Same thing 2013

[@AlejandroJames]

thanks!!! you save me a trip to the shop! awesome!

[@thetopher1126]

Absolutely brother, glad I could help, love hearing that kind of feedback.

[@tyler6814]

i’m getting cod P0016 and idk what to do. I’ve taken to a shop twice and they haven’t figured it out

[@ahmonguniform]

What’s the part number on Jeep jk 2012?

[@thetopher1126]

ahmonguniform, mine is a 2013 and the part number at Autozone was: Duralast: SU13886

[@judgejury3230]

PC950 top drivers side

[@ThePunisher123pXxbox]

Which brand did you go with for the crankshaft position sensor

[@thetopher1126]

Duralast: SU13886

[@tsautomotive5006]

Mopar was my choice, RockAuto has it for about 20 bucks, but duralast is all right when paired with that warranty offered by AutoZone

[@bheleu021]

Haha I live in vermont.. I was on the highway going 80 around 3100rpm and saw a cop. Let off the gas and my traction control light and check engine light came on. Threw the code p0369. Got a tiny lag when I went to leave the ramp.. so just replace this huh? Factory oem part? Also on my jeep to see the code I have to turn the key 3x on and off.. when I got home check engine light is still on but the code is gone.. any idea?

[@thetopher1126]

Hi Nick, thanks for watching. For that code, replacing the CPS should do the trick, I got the part from Autozone. I have a programmer that clears the codes, you could try disconnecting the battery?

[@bheleu021]

@@thetopher1126 I have a code reader and reset everything. It may be a fluke but ordered 2 crankshaft sensors and a camshaft sensor. Going to play it by ear

[@ralphmortensen7640]

Thank you for sharing. I am having the same problem.

[@thetopher1126]

You're welcome, hope the helped!

[@boGuswrldwdx]

Same problem. Jeep keep dying and I couldn’t figure it out.

[@Yony_Ripz]

Is that the sensor for code p0394?

[@thetopher1126]

No it was P0339, I believe p0394 is for the camshaft position sensor, thanks for the question though, I've added that to the description.

[@Yony_Ripz]

TheTopher thank you so much!

[@useradam5604]

I died when he farted right before moving to show where the sensor is 🤣🤣🤣

[@thetopher1126]

Haha, oh no! I cannot believe I didn't notice that!

[@jamesrv1979]

😂😂

[@CYoung-fv4vu]

Thanks for the vid. I was having same issue. And now I know how to fix it. Appreciate ya

[@thetopher1126]

No problem

[@davidblankenship7599]

Exact same thing mines doing but engine died

[@wranglercody8422]

Thanks for posting this vid. When I found out the cps was the cause for my check engine light I thought “oh fuck how involved is this repair gonna be, cause this v6 is really packed in here and what do I have to remove to get to this crap.” Oh wait it’s right there out in the open, right on bud.

[@thetopher1126]

I know what you mean, I was so relieved when it wasn't stuffed somewhere in the engine bay!

[@gregvera4140]

Good video. Thanks !

[@thetopher1126]

Thanks and my pleasure, take care man!

[@glensouth6769]

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