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[GREGBLACK]

My Cherokee has got difficult to start sometimes the solenoid clicks but does not spin the starter other times its OK. If it just clicks and I move the wiring harness at the back of the engine it allows it to start but this is not really satisfactory, I suspect  a bad or loose connection on the starter solenoid and would like to check it , is it easier to go at it from the top of the engine or from below I am not contemplating removing the starter motor yet, I just want access to the wiring. I have checked the relays fuses and other wiring connections.
cheers Greg

[isle of man]

If you off road it's not uncommon for the starter to clog up - remove the offending item clean and replace as required - then report back!!!

[GREGBLACK]

H'mm not the way I can go at the moment, gravel drive and no garage ,so I would rather avoid pulling the starter if I can. It isn't used for off roading I have motorbikes for that but it is my main transport the engine starter area is reasonably free from crud (although there is a fair bit of veggy oil spilt over the back of the engine a blanking cap came off on the low pressure fuel return but that's sorted) I am really looking for a short cut to get at the wiring terminals on the starter motor. If after that if I have to pull the starter it will have to wait till the weathers better.
 
cheers greg

[isle of man]

I can understand your caution it's a PITA on the VM to remove the starter sadly I can shed no further on this unless you do as suggested.

[The Smiths]

to get anywhere near the starter you need to go from under.

good luck getting to the connections

[Dave69]

starter motor = engine mount removal.

the veggie oil spill might be the problem if it's leaked into the starter and cooked

[The Smiths]

starter motor is on opposite side to any fuel - so hope it ain't leaked around there

[GREGBLACK]

Oh well  I guess it will have to wait till I can get under it  at least I will be able to replace the oil pressure switch at the same time.
Thanks Chrysler for your well thought out easy access to engine components etc I love my Cherokee, no I really do and so far most things have been easy fixes.

Thanks guys you confirmed what I thought but I was hoping that maybe?.

Cheers Greg

[GREGBLACK]

Hi I strapped the starter cables to the wiring loom(at the back of the engine block) this has effected a temp repair and would seem to bear out the loose connection now I just need a good dry day and I will see if I can do the job properly
thanks all
cheers Greg

[The Smiths]

sounds like a premanent fix to me - well until it goes wrong again

[GREGBLACK]

Aye being the lazy old git that I am it would be good if it could last till the weather warms up and I will fix the oil pressure switch at the same time   
lol greg