Jeep stalls, runs rough after cam sensor replaced. 2002 Jeep wrangler 4.0 X manual trans. Replaced shear pin on cam sensor. When cam resensor was installed the vehicle would not start which was accomplished by turning the sensor about 45 degrees from its original position. It ran fine for 12-14 miles then completely died. I turned the key off and it would restat, run fine for a while, then die again. Noo timing to set, fuel filter to replace. did I place the gear on the sensor in the wrong position?

code p0017 refers to crank/ cam oosition sensor bank 1 sensor B -correlation ===causes --wiring--CKP sensor--CMP sensor--mechanical fault.
It also refers to control modules, cooling fan--no signal===causes -- wiring--ECM.
If it has a timing chain then the the advice that it will not be the chain is good. So I suggest checking out the cam/ crank sensors and wiring

Check fuel pressure regulator for a rupture by pulling off the vacuum line and see if it is full of fuel.

My used 97 jeep wrangler fuel / economy problems: My vacuum canister was completely full with crud (replace). also my coolant temp sensor was bad (twice replaced), effects fuel mixture. and O2 sensors were bad (effect fuel mixture) due to being fouled by spraying too much oil on spector air filter (now wipe off excess and let dry in sun), also carb cleaner appeared to foul O2 sensors (stopped using). Also sensor input/output signals were constantly being interrupted by battery sliding into computer harness, which I cured by placing a 1" spacer on rear battery clamp to push battery away from computer. After curing these problems my fuel economy went from 55-60 miles per 1/4 tank to 75-80+ miles per 1/4 tank.

Sounds like the Mass Airflow sensor (or MAF).

Sounds like a faulty cam sensor. ford is known for this to happen. This does not show up because it is a mechanically working peice. get it checked and replaced it necessary.

if its running rough you should have codes stored, have you checked for them yet ??

There is a PCM update for that Have the dealership update the PCM to the latest software level for a rough idle/stumble condition.

Computers aren't ALWAYS correct. If a code wasn't cleared after the original problem, it will read the same codes off to the diagnostic. I would remove the wire connector to each injector while it's running. If one of them makes no difference THAT is your culprit. Let me know please!

You need to check the fuel pressure, if not enough it will run rough.

It does sound like a vacuum leak. Get a can of WD-40 and start spraying around the carb. It will rev up, and U can pin point the loose vacuum hose, are crack vacuum hose.