Starter issue

BRIANHO13

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Location

Spring, TX

• Jun 19, 2010

• #1

98 XJ

I turn the jeep on crank it over and it runs fine but the starter stays engaged, even when I turn the key off and take it out of the column.

This makes me think its the starter relay, but from searching on here sometimes an ignition switch causes this???????

 

BRIANHO13

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Location

Spring, TX

• Jun 19, 2010

• #2

A little more info. The engine will shut off but the starter will keep cranking.

 

bcmaxx

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Location

The West Kootenays,B.C. Canada

• Jun 19, 2010

• #3

I would put money on starter solenoid on the starter

 

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dave92cherokee

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Location

Lynchburg, TN

• Jun 19, 2010

• #4

Either starter solenoid is sticking or the starter relay in the PDC is sticking. I'd try swapping the starter relay in the PDC first since it's cheaper and easier to get to.

 

joe_peters

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Location

Grants Pass, OryGun

• Jun 19, 2010

• #5

dave92cherokee said:

Either starter solenoid is sticking or the starter relay in the PDC is sticking. I'd try swapping the starter relay in the PDC first since it's cheaper and easier to get to.

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Agree with dave's advice.

 

BRIANHO13

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Location

Spring, TX

• Jun 24, 2010

• #6

I started it yesterday without doing anything and the issue has gone away.....I went ahead and replaced the relay and will be taking a spare starter / solenoid on my next trip with me incase she acts up again.

 

Shorty

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on the beach in Ocean View, VA

• Jun 25, 2010

• #7

also, make sure the small wire on the starter solenoid isn't touching the large wire. It can be close enough for the electricity to sometimes jump the gap and cause the starter to engage.