The most common symptom of a bad or failing 5.7 hemi crankshaft position sensor is facing difficulties starting the vehicle or not being able to start at all. As the job of a crankshaft position sensor is to monitor the crankshaft’s speed and position, and other parameters, while starting the engine, it has a vital role to play.
Worst 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems #1: Electronic Throttle Control And Engine Check Lights On 2008 Grand Cherokee Average Cost to Fix: $5,100 Average Mileage: 93,000 mi. Learn More
jeepgcoman. Yes, there are problems with the valve seats (mostly intakes), primarily on the early 5.7's. I have two of them..05 Hemi LX and 06 Hemi WK and, after reading soooo many of the horror stories (from $5000-10000 for new engines/installation), I decided to be proactive and change the seats (and other stuff since the heads were off 2012 Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi. In Feb 2022 My jeep was running rough, I had Check Engine Lgt, Lightening Bold and a bunch of codes, most relating to Throttle Body and Acc Pedal. Sometimes I would lose power while driving, But I could pull over and wait a couple of minutes, then start back up and drive normal. Sometimes it would not start until Wash the engine, radiator, underside completely, then add the dye and drive a bit. Check in a darkened garage or with a blanket over the hood to make it a bit easier to see even small amounts of dye. If all else fails, pressure test it--with dye. If still nothing, compression test all cylinders for a gasket leak. A. Also 05 5.7 Magnum modded the same as Jeep and, Recently Sold, 06 300CSRT8, Comp. Cam, 85 mm TB, HP tuned engine/trans, Foose custom wheels. Replaced with 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid with 1020 hp and 1050 lb. ft. of torque, 9.30 at 148 mph quarter mile in Plaid Mode. Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear of your problem. eCTq7QX. 411 323 409 352 160 392 237 321 263

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