cor-32

Wife went out a 6am, started first time - I went out a 6.:40 and absolutely nothing.....

Savasa

cor,
Aw rats! Still leaning toward connections BUT (and I hope not) could be a dead spot on starter motor.
Peter.

cor-32

what would that be? - new starter motor? sounds even more expensive than an alternator

Savasa

cor,
Not saying it IS the starter motor. Just a random thought. As I said before...start with the simplest/cheapest things first. I fully appreciate your recent arrival and your lack of equipment. I'm NOT suggesting you start changing parts *****-nilly. We've got to find out what the problem is first!
C'mon fellow members, this guy could use some suggestions OR a GOOD mechanic in the Kitchener area.
I've never heard too many good things about Canadian Tire service so that would probably be the LAST place I would suggest.
cor, what about asking around in the neighbourhood or at work for a mechanic failing any input from the folks on this site?
Peter.

cor-32

I don't work yet! Waiting for my PR!, the wife works in a factory with other women so the advice is (gotta be carfull!), scant!
I will try the wires going into alternator, hopefull its a loose clip (can see 1-2 going into it)

Cormac

beserkur

Alright,First-make sure the battery is fully charged.
Second-check all starting system connections...follow the positive battery cable to the starter,check connection if loose or corroded.
do the same with the negative cable.

The #1 problem is a bad/poor connection somewhere.
If all connections are ok,then it is most likely a component-battery,alternator,solenoid on starter(but is usually integrated on the starter) or possibly a crank position sensor.
To further help you,I'm gonna need more info on your ride-type and size of engine,make and model,year.
I believe you have a "99 WJ from your first post.for which Jeep made three types of engines-
the 4.0L I-6, 4.7L V8, and 4.7L V8 HO
In your case,you should have the 4.0L.correct me if I'm wrong,but humor me and state the info anyway.
I'll get back to when you supply the info.

cor-32

199 Grand Cherokee - Limited - V8, 4.7
I'm picking up a battery tomorrow AM,
i connected a boat FishFinder (powered by a car battery), and nothing, I also connected a current tester light, and got nothing...... so heres hoping...
I removed the terminals, removed the gunk and reattatched them

beserkur

ok,good,so far it sounds like a battery will do the trick.
That gunk-the greenish evil smelling stuff is corroded battery acid-be sure to get it all off and wear gloves!
Hard to believe but that gunk will actually impede conduction if there is enough build up.
tip-when you install your new battery and reattach the terminals-smear a generous amount of Vaseline on the terminals,it will retard the occurrence of corrosion.
Good Luck and post the results.

cor-32

thanks, there was no gunk to remove though!- bone dry bit like dust, intention was to remove gunk - apologies..........

beserkur

that's good news then! no gunk,yaaaaa. lol.