Shut off while driving and will not restart

Tiny
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  • 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 3.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,000 MILES
You can fuel pump working. It's firing wants to start and won't.
Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 AT 6:56 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the crankshaft sensor has gone bad, but we should run the codes first. This guide will help. Also, I can see if the engine is in good shape if you upload a short video of the engine cranking, here are some helpful guides as well with the crankshaft sensor location in the diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 AT 5:53 PM

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