Jeep Patriot Crankshaft Position Sensor replacement, P0315, P0335, P0300

Here's how to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) on a 2008 and newer Jeep Patriot, Compass, Dodge Caliber, Mitsubishi Galant, Outlander, Lancer, and some KIA and Hyundais.
This is for the 1.8, 2.0 and 2.4 World Engine Varients such as the 4B11, 4B12, and Theta II.

[@rbmclassics]

This video helped me out a lot. I've done a lot of work before on my vehicles, but this one was a little hard to get to. I made it a little easier using a handheld mirror. Blessings to all the home mechanics out there 🙏🏾

[@AuthorSebastianCarlisle]

“Imma show you how to replace……” proceeds to talk, like wtf, great job

[@thatjonjackson]

This video was invaluable for a first and hopefully only timer fixing this part. Fixed the "no bus" code on a 2007 jeep compass like a boss. Thanks!

[@SharpAndCunning]

Thanks for posting this! This was super helpful on a 2012 Jeep Compass. Way easier than removing pack of the CV joint. Even with the frustration of putting the heat shield back on blind. I bought an Autozone plug, and it seems like the check engine light is gone. I'll post back in a couple of weeks.

[@Mr92cadi]

your a freakin god send! thank you so much, you relayed exactly what my jeep did yesterday. will try fix and let you know how it went

[@bikenraider99]

Appreciate you posting the video. This was a good start and really helped me finish the switch out. Thanks!

[@johntrela3429]

Thanks to this video I just changed the CPS on my 2008 Jeep Compass 2.4 L 4WD. Must go from the top because you need to remove the transfer case to get at it from underneath. Need to unplug the O2 sensor and its tough to squeeze your arms between the remaining wires and fuel lines but if you get in the right position, you are good to go. I used the 10mm and 13 mm stubby ratchet/open end for the heat shield bolts but I used a 1/4" 10 mm socket with a swivel and short extension for the actual sensor bolt. I put funtack in the socket so I would not drop the bolt. part $14, quote from the garage $500, took me about two hours and believe me I went slow and careful. Could do it in half the time now.

[@luisjimenez-np8bz]

John Trela same I change mine and I have to go from the top

[@vikibailey9428]

Sweet so glad you did this video JasonthePCMD and with the recommendations of using jacks Kenneth Dotson, I can conquer this on my 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport you guys Rock

[@ezequielbella4624]

Thanks so much Jason for this video! It helped me with my 4WD compass 2010!! :)))))

[@JasonthePCMD]

Cool!

[@putv3]

Just replaced mine thanks to this video. Let's hope this was the actual problem.

[@TargetTime]

Dan Jipson was it?

[@iturbo5733]

Thanks for the video. I'm having this exact issue on my 2008 Caliber SRT-4 with the 2.4L Turbo. All the same codes. All the same symptoms. It's a relief to know that the crank position sensor is available and cheap.

[@JasonthePCMD]

Yeah, it's an easy fix.

[@joereyes9276]

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[@BuckStGangsta]

I just changed mine yesterday on my 2011 Patriot. It's working just fine now. Thanks..

[@mikehoncho6489]

Did you clear the codes an drive 70 mph then let the car drift to 40mph or something like that

[@keithphoenix5296]

Changing it seems like no problem I just don’t understand the relearn process Can I drive to the location to do this relearn process or do I have to change the part and immediately due the process

[@BuckStGangsta]

@@keithphoenix5296 You have to do what Mike Honcho said. When I did, I just made sure I got on the highway in a low traffic setting. So you'll have that time to coast down from 70 to 40 without disrupting traffic.

[@karenbickel1154]

Just what I needed. Thank you.

[@skygrizzymodz]

Thank you. Your video was helpful.

[@bradreimer9337]

Ray Benz - The crankshaft position sensor is one of the 5 or 6 things that can cause poor idling and intermittent stalling. Plug in your OBD reader to find out which problem you are having is my advice, in the case of my car it was the crankshaft sensor and symptoms exactly as described including the dash display. Mark Yisser - if you have actually done this repair you would know there is nothing much to show - no room to get a camera in there to see anything. This video did the best you can - show you where it's located, after that you have to use "the force" to feel your way around to making the repair. One thing worth noting for someone making this repair - I was totally unprepared for how screwed up the car will run until the new sensor is "learned" - when I did mine it would run fine for about 10 seconds when driving, then you could literally feel something happen and it would run rough and lose power. Then you shut it off and it runs normal for about another 10 seconds then runs weird again. It was hard to get through the "learning" because you could barely even get it up to 70 mph at all. I had to start the car, accelerate as much as I could for about 10 seconds, then when it went weird put it in neutral and turn off the ignition while still coasting to retain the momentum and restart the car, accelerate again as much as you can during the 10 second "normal" window, and so on until getting up to 70 mph for the first couple of learning cycles. Then it started to run normal and I did a few extra learning cycles just to be sure. Then hook up the OBD reader again and erase the new codes that were generated during the learning (misfire codes and one that literally said "no learned crankshaft sensor installed" or something like that).Hope this tip helps someone attempting the repair - don't panic when your car runs super squirrelly until the new sensor is "learned".

[@c79ar]

Brad Reimer replaced the crankshaft sensor three times now. Fixes the upfront issues but seems to be something else of this continues

[@derekpreder1656]

Thanks for posting this but that is just f@#$d up that a driver has to accelerate to 70mph for the car to relearn. Hopefully I dont get a ticket because theres no way I'm doing this on the interstate.

[@garyb7245]

Thanks so much helped me out!! Sincerely Pooter Dooter

[@johnsmith-pf7uu]

Ok guys..i just did this and I need long arms lol..what a bitch....do everything he said but also remove the 2 heater hoses..NOT AT THE FIREWALL..UTHE OTHER END..VERY EADY..2 SQUEEZE CLAMPS..MOVE THEM OUTTA THE WAY..BE SURE TO CATCH COOLANT IN OIL DRAIN PAN..NOW GO TO FRONT DRIVER FENDER AND HANG AS U REACH TO FEEL THE SENSOR..UNPLUG WIRE BY FEEL..THE BOLT IS 10MM AND ABOVE THE SENSOR..USE 1/4 RATCHET..WITH SMALL EXTENSION..U HAVE ROOM...AFTER SWEARING UP A STORM I COMPLETED THE JOB..

[@charliebronson3213]

thanks so much if you had not mentioned that the small heat shield blocks the sensor I would have never found it that thing is hidden back there and you have to just feel where the bolts and basically work blind you made it easier for me to jump in and get my wifes 09 patriot running perfect again just an fyi to everyone out there removing the large heat shield is reccomended as it gives you that little extra room to work with and I used an oem mopar sensor car started and worked perfect without having to do the learning and the check engine light came off by itself after running it for a little while so I would advise to spend the 25 bucks and get the oem part for this job .. best regards

[@yap_clips]

Thanks bro, this helped a lot

[@joawesomeog4312]

Thank you! Great video

[@qualitycomputer]

jack it up take off the uncover bend the aluminum heat shield out the way and undo bolt. took me 3 mins without unbolting anything else

[@thejimd]

Just completed this on my 2011 Patriot and wanted to say thanks for the vid. Took about 40 mins, as I accidentally removed the cam sensor first (same plug style, it turns out.) Pretty easy to accomplish from the top as well, just a little stretching, and praying to not drop the bolts. Any idea what happens if you don't do the 70-40mph x3 reset thing? She seems to be running just fine without it...

[@buycensus3047]

This happened to me. God damn Jeep

[@usamaibrahim7069]

Thank you very much for this helpful video, it helped me to solve my vihacl problem I have jeep patriot 2010,I live in Kuwait and thise car's model are very unknown here and nobody know how to change crank sensor here

[@spedteach45]

Thank you so much....this sure helped with my 2008 Dodge Caliber !!! Debra

[@stonent]

Yes, the best advice I can give you is to watch the video above. :)

[@chrism7936]

That was almost helpful thanks

[@gabrielnobles2722]

do you have a video on the relearning process after replacing the crankshaft position sensor

[@stonent]

If I recall it was drive several speeds for set amounts of time. I found it on google.

[@stonent]

If it is a 2.4L engine around the same age as the Jeep Patriot, it should be in nearly the same place. On many cars though, the crankshaft position sensor is near the main drive pulley or flywheel.

[@jimmyfixesalotofstuff8620]

That’s funny I have the same exact jeep and color with the same exact issue lol thanks

[@toddhendricks9290]

I had that issue. 2007 jeep patriot with a p0335 error code. I replaced the crankshaft sensor and reran the codes and had no error codes. However I cannot get my jeep to start. Did you have this issue at all?

[@lost3486]

I had to change the sensor on my daughters car it’s easier to go from underneath

[@boostedpat]

Maybe on a fwd version on AWD the damn transfercase is in the way so can't see anything

[@jimmyandnikkibabcock7715]

It is so much easier to replace this from underneath. Dont waste your time going from the top and it is pretty easy to do.

[@mikestoms4015]

Yeah If you’re not 4x4

[@steveremilli4305]

I am having the same problem with my 2007 patriot. I have heard the fix is a lot harder on the 4x4 model, can anyone verify this? Todd did you end up getting yours started after you replaced the sensor?

[@phillippardo5712]

Isn't here any reason nwhy when replaced my cam sensor, it came out with a greyish film on it?

[@JasonthePCMD]

The 4x4 has a different exhaust manifold because it needs the room for the transfer case. I've not seen one personally so I don't know how it differs for this.

[@dirtylbz304]

Alot... just did one on a 2015 Patriot. And it's nearly impossible to remove the heatshield from the top cant access it at all from underneath. We took passenger side cv axle out disconnected all steering and strut bolts. Got to the heatshield from the side. Once that was removed I had to climb up on top of the motor and lay across and feel 1 handed blind down to the sensor. Got it unclipped and unbolted and put back in with a 1/4drive ratchet 2"extenstion and 10m socket. Very hard and tight to reach.. but it's done now. Pain in the ass.

[@stephon307]

I have a Chrysler Sebring with the same engine. Could you help me find exactly where the crankshaft postion sensor? Thank you for your time!!!

[@Kaylobless]

stephon martinez did this do the trick? Mine was doing the same. Chrysler Sebring 2007.

[@emmanuelflores4844]

I got the same problem with my Jeep I guess Im going to replace the sensor too

[@thomasgronek6469]

Thank you for the viedeo,,,, To anyone out there,,, is it easier to get to it from the bottom?

[@stephon307]

Do I have to disconnect the computer how do I take the clips of to the computer

[@matthewbarbour2913]

Yeah the Achilles heal for the Jeep Patriot is crank shaft position sensor (all sorts of weird symptoms and it can even feel like your transmission is slipping, the jack brake sensation he is referring to), the darn headlight bulbs and brake light bulbs constantly go out (every 3-6 months and if you use LED the power is too low so they will not work and your jeep will think they burnt out), and the only other gripe is the severely underpowered 4x4...it's not REAL 4x4 so don't plan on any REAL offroading...but for a 4 cylinder that is decent in gas and that has lots of room in its class and feels safe and great in the snow...you can't really beat the Patriot. It was only discontinued in 2017 because Jeep had too many midsized SUVs in production. 2017 Patriot was the best year model and Jeep had them on track to surpass Cherokee sales in the last years of production, sad they ended. The Patriot and Dodge Nitro are awesome vehicles. Get them while you can because they will be in demand still. The box style never gets old. Look at the 2000s Cherokees V6s that still sale for 5k with 200k miles and falling apart. Off road enthusiasts can drop a v6 in the Patriot easy

[@ElPants21]

much easier to change the sensor from under the car. jack it up, drop the skid plate, 10mm and 13mm on that heat shield and youre right on it. thats how alldata suggests the fix

[@lesedilesedi7036]

What is the price of the crankshaft sensor of jeep compass 2008 2.4 in South Africa

[@asimjanjua12]

hi Jason , i got po 315,335,301,116,and po456. i replaced CPS on my jeep patriot 2008 4x4 but still engine turn off for a second after 10,15 minuets even i drove on highway 115 km to 60 three time.i need help ...

[@kosisanchez6706]

ASIM JANJUA take it to the dr

[@christiangoree9870]

You did all this from the hood?

[@kenster1215]

It's way easier to just jack up the vehicle and remove the larg plastic guard that covers the oil pan. Then you just have two heat shield bolts and the one that holds the sensor in. no need to mess with the air box or anything up top other than discounting the battery.

[@ezequielbella4624]

+kenneth dotson This is not possible mate in AWD cars; you must remove the Power Transfer Unit first!

[@mafu46]

It this the BANK 1 OR BANK 2 ? The sensor you just change sir

[@carlitocoolriosful]

So I replaced the sensor and the issue and code didn’t go away. Any ideas?

[@timspartakus409]

Theres two sensor theres one on the passenger behind axle just found out

[@awalk56]

Put a new crank sensor on 2016 Patriot. Fixed the no start. Now all the idiot lights are on. I followed every suggestion on KZbin including the Cobra Kai hoedown barn dance, nothing. Any ideas?

[@stefan_1989]

my mechanic did this and its still throwing p0300 code :(, anything else that could cause this code? 2010 2.4 4x4 patriot with cvt

[@keithphoenix5296]

That’s exactly what happened to mine Let me know if you figure it out mine still has the check engine light flashing but drives fine

[@oswaldorivera4543]

Did u find the problem mine is doing it to

[@stefan_1989]

@@oswaldorivera4543 I took it to another mechanic. He had to replace all 4 spark plugs and all 4 coil packs and it was running great after.

[@garymancuso5310]

All u did was talk and show a part u showed absolutely nothing

[@dukenukem5392]

My words exactly.

[@Alientraveler003]

Sack of shit corporate money fuck truck for totaly decent Americans 😕😢

[@stonent]

Apparently other people here found it useful, must be just you.

[@garymancuso5310]

@@stonent cool, does that change the fact he showed nothing? simply pointed behind the engine and said its down there. this is the bad part, and showed how to take off air boxes and heat shields....thats great he helped ppl, but it still didnt show anything. thanks for replying a year later lol

[@stonent]

@@garymancuso5310 It's pretty easy, you remove that part and replace it. I found it with no problem.

[@Godzilla20168]

Can anyone advise if the 2016 jeep compass would have the crankshaft position sensor in the same place as this video shows?

[@jmillr63]

Doesnt show the removal of sensor

[@johnsmith-pf7uu]

U can't go from underneath on 4x4

[@nick_dizzle]

You can I promise you lol

[@c19comandante57]

2023 now and the dealers sells that sensor for $57.00.

[@GEO_75X]

1 problem make sure you don't break the bolt lol

[@kosisanchez6706]

son of a b i could have done it myself

[@blakerupersburg1893]

My problem is that i live in venice florida and we have meth head mechanics and its hard to trust them. Helllpp

[@donwest8965]

Don't mess with lol I changed it now the jeep is in limp mode hahaha fucking junky ass jeep

[@guoliangli835]

Say nothing.

[@markyisser9004]

what was the fucking point if you're not going to actually show???!!! like you just did the video to show off how proud you are of yourself

[@ricardo1226]

mark yisser u wack