Dacrane
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Calera, Alabama
Hey guys,
It's been a while since I have posted. My XJ has been sitting for around 6 months after breaking down and me leaving the state for a while, but now I'm back and trying to get it running again.
When my Jeep broke down I thought it was the crank sensor, but after a similar issue with my van I am fairly certain it was the map sensor. I have replaced the sensor, but now the Jeep won't turn over. When I turn the key the engine will turn slightly, so it is not seized up. I had the starter tested at AutoZone and it tested fine. I have checked the connections and hit the terminals with a wire brush to make sure it has good connections to the battery. I have swapped the relay. When I try it acts like the starter is bad, the lights dim and there is no clicking like I would expect if the starter was engaged. The engine ground and positive to the starter are getting hot. So hot I can smell the insulation burning and it hurts to touch.
I am thinking that the starter is weak, but not completely failed, hence why it worked on the bench. Does this sound right to anyone else? Anything else I might have missed? I am probably going to order a new starter on Amazon instead of getting a reman from the parts house. It is cheaper and has great reviews, but I wanted to get some other opinions first.
Thanks for the help!
It's been a while since I have posted. My XJ has been sitting for around 6 months after breaking down and me leaving the state for a while, but now I'm back and trying to get it running again.
When my Jeep broke down I thought it was the crank sensor, but after a similar issue with my van I am fairly certain it was the map sensor. I have replaced the sensor, but now the Jeep won't turn over. When I turn the key the engine will turn slightly, so it is not seized up. I had the starter tested at AutoZone and it tested fine. I have checked the connections and hit the terminals with a wire brush to make sure it has good connections to the battery. I have swapped the relay. When I try it acts like the starter is bad, the lights dim and there is no clicking like I would expect if the starter was engaged. The engine ground and positive to the starter are getting hot. So hot I can smell the insulation burning and it hurts to touch.
I am thinking that the starter is weak, but not completely failed, hence why it worked on the bench. Does this sound right to anyone else? Anything else I might have missed? I am probably going to order a new starter on Amazon instead of getting a reman from the parts house. It is cheaper and has great reviews, but I wanted to get some other opinions first.
Thanks for the help!