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lsc910

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New Jersey

• Apr 6, 2009

• #1

I'm working on a 93 xj that for the past 2 days has been turning over real slow. I went to auto zone and checked the battery, alternator, and just took the starter up to them and everything passes. Does anyone have a clue on what it could be? Maybe the ground or something. Thanks in advance.

 

hanaxj87

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cincinnati,Ohio

• Apr 6, 2009

• #2

Will it crank and start the engine??

Nick

 

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lsc910

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New Jersey

• Apr 6, 2009

• #3

Yes but I'm not sure if it will keep it up. When I was at auto zone having the battery tested it was so slow that the auto zone person was going in side to grab the jump box.

 

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wim hoppenbrouwers

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Netherlands europe

• Apr 6, 2009

• #4

Hallo. Try to start on the starter relay. connect #30 and #87 with a jumpwire.
If the Jeep starts, the problem is Ignition switch, starter relay or NSS.
You can also check the starter, by connecting the 2 big contacts on the startermotor. (the cable from the battery is hot!) The motor will only spin.
But condition of the battery and its cables is most important. :spin1:



'92 XJ

 

Last edited: Apr 6, 2009

hanaxj87

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cincinnati,Ohio

• Apr 6, 2009

• #5

Sounds to me like a weak battery .. Maybe go get it checked at a different auto parts store.

If still checking good. Check all connections.

Good Luck

Nick

 

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lsc910

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New Jersey

• Apr 6, 2009

• #6

I just put it back in the jeep and its started just fine. I'm letting it warm up to operating temp and trying to start again. I played with the ground wires from the battery and I hope I don't have any more problems.I leaving for SC on thursday and I don't need any problems on the road. Well I just went out side and shut it off and let it sit for a moment and it seems to be fine.

 

Last edited: Apr 6, 2009

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sw4218

NAXJA Forum User

Location

North Carolina

• Apr 6, 2009

• #7

My starting power improved when I replaced my 16 year old cables on my 93.

 

hanaxj87

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cincinnati,Ohio

• Apr 6, 2009

• #8

Hmm.... sounds like a connection problem after all. Maybe you solved the problem by unhooking and reconnecting everything .

Nick