1999 GC Won't start
06-30-2009, 09:24 PM
#16
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1999 & 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 + 4.7
By erasing memory do you mean it will erase thye error code and allow the car to start? So I touch the negative & positive cables after they're disconnected and I am clear? Does that have to be done immediately after I disconnect from the battery? It's been abot 10-15 mins. I'll wait another half hr to be sure ...
06-30-2009, 09:40 PM
#19
CF Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Tenn. and Mich.
Posts: 28,068
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
6 Posts
Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7L V8
By erasing memory do you mean it will erase thye error code and allow the car to start? So I touch the negative & positive cables after they're disconnected and I am clear? Does that have to be done immediately after I disconnect from the battery? It's been abot 10-15 mins. I'll wait another half hr to be sure ...
06-30-2009, 09:42 PM
#20
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1999 & 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 + 4.7
will I be able to start the car is the question. Stay tuned boys ... I'll be back in a minute after I get wet outside: it's pissing down rain.
06-30-2009, 09:59 PM
#23
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1999 & 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 + 4.7
No luck boys - I got soaked, but it was worth the try. Same code comes up. P0320. I touched the two battery terminals together before re-attaching them. Same - turns over great, but no spark. looks more & more like I need a new Crank position sensor. If I install a new one, will the code reset itself or will I have to erase it ?? On a '99 4.0 - where can I find the CPS? Is this an under the car job as I think it might be?
06-30-2009, 10:07 PM
#26
CF Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Tenn. and Mich.
Posts: 28,068
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
6 Posts
Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7L V8
No luck boys - I got soaked, but it was worth the try. Same code comes up. P0320. I touched the two battery terminals together before re-attaching them. Same - turns over great, but no spark. looks more & more like I need a new Crank position sensor. If I install a new one, will the code reset itself or will I have to erase it ?? On a '99 4.0 - where can I find the CPS? Is this an under the car job as I think it might be?
06-30-2009, 10:09 PM
#27
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1999 & 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 + 4.7
Looks like I'll be making a pit stop at Autozone after work tomorrow. What do you think this'll cost? The guys there are awesome - they'll sell you a part and print out instructions / directions on how to swap parts out. I really appreciate all your help here guys. I will report back to you in the next day or two to folloow up after I install the new CPS. I owe you a beer Seed and ol Blue - wish you were closer. Thanks a million for your help and suggestions.
06-30-2009, 10:30 PM
#29
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1999 & 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 + 4.7
You didn't fail be at all. This time last night I was ready to dump $140 on a new coil pack! Your codes helped me out a ton bud! You saved me three days of grief over spending needless $$$ on new parts I didn't need right away. Not to mention the frustration and that woul have cost me another $20 on beers to soothe my frayed nerves!