Replaced Crankshaft sensor but car won't start

Tiny
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  • 2006 JEEP LIBERTY
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I parked my Jeep then got up the next morning and it wouldn't start. I had it towed to a shop and they replaced the the crankshaft sensor. It ran beautifully for about three days. I went into a store and came out to find that once again it wouldn't start. It has no signs of anything wrong with it. It just starts once then won't start the next time. It will crank over just fine but no spark going to plugs. Crankshaft sensor was replaced and it ran for a few days but then it idi it again, will crankover but will not fire. I beleive the crankshaft sensor is part of the problem but not the root of it. Any suggestions?
Monday, November 21st, 2011 AT 3:35 PM

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Tiny
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What about the shop that did the repair? If they charged for a diag, then they need to continue and resolve this issue whether it is a control issue or wiring issue. Did they use a dealer part?

Roy
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Monday, November 21st, 2011 AT 3:59 PM
Tiny
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I don't know if they used a dealer part or not. I know that they did do a diag. On the vehicle. Having it towed back in to the shop this evening. I'm just trying to get as much info on this problem so I have a good understanding of the problem, and what I should expect as far as possible repairs to fix it. Thank you for your help on this issue.
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Monday, November 21st, 2011 AT 4:09 PM
Tiny
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Have them keep the car and drive it for themselves and make sure it will not break down again. We use only dealer parts on all these chryslers because of just this issue.

Roy
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Monday, November 21st, 2011 AT 4:14 PM
Tiny
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OK, I will do that. Thank you!
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Monday, November 21st, 2011 AT 4:33 PM
Tiny
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Good luck
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Monday, November 21st, 2011 AT 4:36 PM

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