Engine will stall while driving?

Tiny
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  • 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
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  • 265,000 MILES
My engine will stall while driving. Will not start back up. If you let sit for a while then try to start back up it will start
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Friday, May 29th, 2009 AT 5:32 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like you have an issue with the crank position sensor.
Over time with heat and vibration for the engine the crank sensor can loose its internal calibration. When a crank sensor goes bad it will send in correct data to the ECM. That could trigger a engine shout down.
The crank sensor is located on the transmission housing right where the engine meets the transmission (see diagram).

Some times when you have a faulty crank sensor it will turn on the check engine light.
Is your check engine light illuminated?

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

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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