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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: ivanidea on May 17, 2008, 02:03:46 PM

Title: TJ Starter Motor
Post by: ivanidea on May 17, 2008, 02:03:46 PM

My starter has decided not to work.

Last weekend, it turned on the 2nd attept of turning the key, now it won't even turn at all.

The battery voltage seems to be fine.

Is there anything I can do to try and get the Jeep started, at least so I can drive to my local friendly mechanic.  I assume I will need a new starter.

Where do I aim the big hammer  (haven't got a clue where the starter is located)?  Could it be a bad electrical connection?

Ivan

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Post by: ivanidea on May 17, 2008, 03:33:51 PM

I've just been told to keep trying, and after 2 minutes it started.

Ivan

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Post by: greggmo on May 17, 2008, 10:12:45 PM

it is most likely in need of a strip down and clean and grease. the solenoid may well be your problem mate. the starter is located on the drivers side of the gearbox bell housing and easy enough to get off. just make sure you disconnect the battery before you take off the starter and you can easily ground em out.

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Post by: Bishops Finger on May 17, 2008, 10:22:14 PM

Clued in auto eectrcal place should be able to rebuild with a warrenty..

CPC in Telford did mine a couple of years ago..

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Post by: Dodster on May 17, 2008, 11:07:51 PM

Here is a 'strip and clean' link if its any use. Its for an XJ but is just the same..

http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoStarterClean.htm (http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoStarterClean.htm)

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Post by: Roland on May 18, 2008, 08:16:58 AM

8-)  8-)