Not starting at random times
10-13-2016, 12:16 PM
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Not starting at random times
At times I will get in and try to start the engine but there is no power. If I wait a few minutes it will eventually start.
Today was a little bit different as my dash lit up but the radio would not come on. I attempted to start it but did not cooperate for about five minutes.
Worth pulling the battery and getting it tested? Are there other issues I need to be concerned about?
Today was a little bit different as my dash lit up but the radio would not come on. I attempted to start it but did not cooperate for about five minutes.
Worth pulling the battery and getting it tested? Are there other issues I need to be concerned about?
10-13-2016, 12:25 PM
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Is it an Auto ? There's a sensor that occasionally and mistakenly thinks the shifter isn't in Park when you turn the ignition, preventing a start. The solution is the hit/wiggle the shifter, and hey presto......
10-14-2016, 01:47 PM
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Check the tightness and cleanliness of the battery connections first (free). Then if necessary have the battery load tested (also free but not the battery if needed).
10-15-2016, 06:16 AM
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https://youtu.be/SkftfQ15m54
This was this morning, it's not every start but more than 50% at this point.
This was this morning, it's not every start but more than 50% at this point.
10-25-2016, 03:31 AM
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This happened to my sons 08 JK. it was diagnosed as a starter by the local Jeep shop. so we replaced it and the issue was still there. It ended up being a ground wire that was dirty. If I recall correctly it was located on the firewall. Hope this helps out.
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10-31-2016, 08:32 AM
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When mine had these symptoms, it was a bad starter. To get it to work temporarily, I put a long screw driver onto the side of the starter and gave the screwdriver a few smacks with a hammer (couldn't fit hammer near the starter). Then the starter would work for a few cycles.
11-01-2016, 08:28 PM
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Same here. They think its the neutral safety switch. My battery tests good and it hasnt left me stranded. Only done it twice but they say it could be a cable adjustment. Rolling the dice....