Engine not cranking?

2012 JEEP WRANGLER
11,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GOBYSKITTEN
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My engine will not crank. It is not throwing a spark period. It has 110,000 miles. It does not crank period.
Aug 26, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Most commonly, that is the result of a faulty crankshaft position sensor. When you crank the engine, watch the tachometer to see if it moves slightly. If it doesn't replace the crank sensor.

Also, if you have a live data scan tool, you can check for an RPM signal when cranking.

Take a look through this link and let me know if things mirror what you have experienced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

Let me know.

Take care,

joe
Aug 26, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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