junkyard part ok?

StylerG · Feb 23, 2009

whats the consensus on picking up a cps sensor from a junkyard jeep. Have a pull a part near me that would make it quite easy to get my hands on a few, with a known mileage. Also is there a year break on these? Looking for spare for a 2000.

edit-crap when did i go black?

5-90 · Feb 23, 2009

You could get one, but I'd even be wary of the "known mileage" bit - you don't know if it's been changed or what. However, aren't the HO ones testable?

If you don't mind grabbing a few for trail spares, go right ahead. I'd be wary of using one as a "permanent replacement part," tho...

StylerG · Feb 23, 2009

thanks 5-90 your word is always appreciated. Just doesnt seem logical to pay full price for a spare, and the HO ones are testable (5 ohm range if i recall)??? But are the HO ones compatible with my 2000?

5-90 · Feb 23, 2009

StylerG said:
thanks 5-90 your word is always appreciated. Just doesnt seem logical to pay full price for a spare, and the HO ones are testable (5 ohm range if i recall)??? But are the HO ones compatible with my 2000?

Yah. Be save and get one 1996-up (OBD-II) just to be sure, but the OBD-I (1991-1995) ones will probably work as well. The RENIX (1987-1990) units work on a different principle - besides having a different connector, the signal just isn't compatible with the ChryCo electronics.

Hammered · Feb 23, 2009

Once you go black...

birchlakeXJ · Feb 23, 2009

Strictly for a spare? Yes; test it to be sure of condition

I know you aren't looking for an immediate replacement because of yours failing, but I would definitely not recommend anyone get a junkyard crank sensor for that. They fail too frequently at higher mileage and they are such a critical piece of hardware.

winterbeater · Feb 23, 2009

If I was going to do that, I'd swap it in at home and then keep your original as the spare. That way you know it works. From many threads, it seems that there is a heat sensitivity type of issue too. One guy's worked whenever he poured cold water on it and then would stop again. He could repeat this over and over.

kujito · Feb 23, 2009

StylerG said:
cps sensor

Crank Positon Sensor sensor?
I think you have to go to the Department of Redundancy Department for one of those.

TheAlmightySam · Feb 23, 2009

kujito said:
Crank Positon Sensor sensor?
I think you have to go to the Department of Redundancy Department for one of those.

Make sure you pay for it with money out of the ATM machine.

bluejeepkid · Feb 23, 2009

kujito said:
Crank Positon Sensor sensor?
I think you have to go to the Department of Redundancy Department for one of those.

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