Starting problem

inkmonki · 05-22-2006, 02:37 PM

my wife's ZJ has a problem starting after it has been running. It always starts and runs great but after i turn it off and try to restartit it doesnt crank, or make any noise whatsoever. All the indicator lights and instrument panel gauges light up and read properly, i can operate power windows too, but it won't turn at all. This has me stumped if you guys have any suggestion i would much appreciate it. It is a 97 4wd 6 cyl grand ZJ, a/c, and auto tranny.

Can the starter just go bad like that from overheating? i have checked loose wires as well from the starter and alternator. totally stumped.

inkmonki · 05-25-2006, 04:23 PM

here's some fyi....it was my starter. i suppose the solenoid is goin bad on it. i found out using the old hit it a few times with the wrench trick.

**Varkyl** · 05-25-2006, 04:29 PM

The solenoid getting hot will cause the issue that you had. My '70 Chevelle was real bad about that. I seemed like every summer I would have to put in a new starter because of that.

**Texas ZJ1** · 05-25-2006, 04:58 PM

They are very easy to replace. I believe there are three bolts and one electrical connector.

Hunter

05-25-2006, 04:23 PM	#2
inkmonki Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: kansas city Posts: 39 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	here's some fyi....it was my starter. i suppose the solenoid is goin bad on it. i found out using the old hit it a few times with the wrench trick. __________________ [SIZE=2][COLOR=DarkOrange]95 xj was jacked and stripped by 2 homies.[/COLOR][/SIZE] [COLOR=Red][SIZE=2]now i roll in a black 2000 WJ, pics of mods coming soon.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

05-25-2006, 04:29 PM	#3
Varkyl No where near stock Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,924 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The solenoid getting hot will cause the issue that you had. My '70 Chevelle was real bad about that. I seemed like every summer I would have to put in a new starter because of that. __________________ Nathan One slightly modified '96 ZJ new sig coming soon