96 Cherokee 4.0 starter problem. SOS, Help!
 

Having a problem with my 96 Cherokee (100k) 4.0 with 4 spd auto and 4
wheel drive starting.
Have new battery, starter (they even put in a second one, just in case)
and ignition switch. It's doing just like it did before I started replacing
items. It will start up just like it's supposed to for a week or so then it
will suddenly not start, it's DOA when you hit the starter. Let it sit for
awhile and it's ready to go. The problem will never occur when the
mechanics have it so they can really test things.
It's just starting to turn fall here and the mornings have been rather cool
and humid and the problem has worsened. It will start right up but if I
drive it a few blocks and turn it off, it will not start.
I'm real hesitate to just replace the neutral safety switch due to the high
cost, over $300 just for the part Anyone one else have similar problem
or have any ideas. Rob Mills

PS, We did swap the starter relay with the one for the lights, same relay
and it didn't help.

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter problem. SOS, Help!
 

Rob Mills wrote:
> Having a problem with my 96 Cherokee (100k) 4.0 with 4 spd auto and 4
> wheel drive starting.
> Have new battery, starter (they even put in a second one, just in
> case) and ignition switch. It's doing just like it did before I
> started replacing items. It will start up just like it's supposed to
> for a week or so then it will suddenly not start, it's DOA when you
> hit the starter. Let it sit for awhile and it's ready to go. The
> problem will never occur when the mechanics have it so they can
> really test things. It's just starting to turn fall here and the mornings have been
> rather cool and humid and the problem has worsened. It will start
> right up but if I drive it a few blocks and turn it off, it will not
> start. I'm real hesitate to just replace the neutral safety switch due to
> the high cost, over $300 just for the part Anyone one else have
> similar problem or have any ideas. Rob Mills
>
> PS, We did swap the starter relay with the one for the lights, same
> relay and it didn't help.

Fist thought is to try starting in N rather that P
if that solves the problem then it is your safety switch
or the connector to it.

--
DougW

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter problem. SOS, Help!
 

Rob Mills wrote:
> Having a problem with my 96 Cherokee (100k) 4.0 with 4 spd auto and 4
> wheel drive starting.
> Have new battery, starter (they even put in a second one, just in
> case) and ignition switch. It's doing just like it did before I
> started replacing items. It will start up just like it's supposed to
> for a week or so then it will suddenly not start, it's DOA when you
> hit the starter. Let it sit for awhile and it's ready to go. The
> problem will never occur when the mechanics have it so they can
> really test things. It's just starting to turn fall here and the mornings have been
> rather cool and humid and the problem has worsened. It will start
> right up but if I drive it a few blocks and turn it off, it will not
> start. I'm real hesitate to just replace the neutral safety switch due to
> the high cost, over $300 just for the part Anyone one else have
> similar problem or have any ideas. Rob Mills
>
> PS, We did swap the starter relay with the one for the lights, same
> relay and it didn't help.

Fist thought is to try starting in N rather that P
if that solves the problem then it is your safety switch
or the connector to it.

--
DougW

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter problem. SOS, Help!
 

Rob Mills wrote:
> Having a problem with my 96 Cherokee (100k) 4.0 with 4 spd auto and 4
> wheel drive starting.
> Have new battery, starter (they even put in a second one, just in
> case) and ignition switch. It's doing just like it did before I
> started replacing items. It will start up just like it's supposed to
> for a week or so then it will suddenly not start, it's DOA when you
> hit the starter. Let it sit for awhile and it's ready to go. The
> problem will never occur when the mechanics have it so they can
> really test things. It's just starting to turn fall here and the mornings have been
> rather cool and humid and the problem has worsened. It will start
> right up but if I drive it a few blocks and turn it off, it will not
> start. I'm real hesitate to just replace the neutral safety switch due to
> the high cost, over $300 just for the part Anyone one else have
> similar problem or have any ideas. Rob Mills
>
> PS, We did swap the starter relay with the one for the lights, same
> relay and it didn't help.

Fist thought is to try starting in N rather that P
if that solves the problem then it is your safety switch
or the connector to it.

--
DougW

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter problem. SOS, Help!
 

Have you cleaned the cables and grounds on BOTH ends and checked for excess
resistance?


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Rob Mills wrote:
>> Having a problem with my 96 Cherokee (100k) 4.0 with 4 spd auto and 4
>> wheel drive starting.
>> Have new battery, starter (they even put in a second one, just in
>> case) and ignition switch. It's doing just like it did before I
>> started replacing items. It will start up just like it's supposed to
>> for a week or so then it will suddenly not start, it's DOA when you
>> hit the starter. Let it sit for awhile and it's ready to go. The
>> problem will never occur when the mechanics have it so they can
>> really test things. It's just starting to turn fall here and the mornings
>> have been
>> rather cool and humid and the problem has worsened. It will start
>> right up but if I drive it a few blocks and turn it off, it will not
>> start. I'm real hesitate to just replace the neutral safety switch due to
>> the high cost, over $300 just for the part Anyone one else have
>> similar problem or have any ideas. Rob Mills
>>
>> PS, We did swap the starter relay with the one for the lights, same
>> relay and it didn't help.
>
> Fist thought is to try starting in N rather that P
> if that solves the problem then it is your safety switch
> or the connector to it.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter problem. SOS, Help!
 

Have you cleaned the cables and grounds on BOTH ends and checked for excess
resistance?


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:2ZR0h.866$IC.720@newsfe21.lga...
> Rob Mills wrote:
>> Having a problem with my 96 Cherokee (100k) 4.0 with 4 spd auto and 4
>> wheel drive starting.
>> Have new battery, starter (they even put in a second one, just in
>> case) and ignition switch. It's doing just like it did before I
>> started replacing items. It will start up just like it's supposed to
>> for a week or so then it will suddenly not start, it's DOA when you
>> hit the starter. Let it sit for awhile and it's ready to go. The
>> problem will never occur when the mechanics have it so they can
>> really test things. It's just starting to turn fall here and the mornings
>> have been
>> rather cool and humid and the problem has worsened. It will start
>> right up but if I drive it a few blocks and turn it off, it will not
>> start. I'm real hesitate to just replace the neutral safety switch due to
>> the high cost, over $300 just for the part Anyone one else have
>> similar problem or have any ideas. Rob Mills
>>
>> PS, We did swap the starter relay with the one for the lights, same
>> relay and it didn't help.
>
> Fist thought is to try starting in N rather that P
> if that solves the problem then it is your safety switch
> or the connector to it.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter problem. SOS, Help!
 

Have you cleaned the cables and grounds on BOTH ends and checked for excess
resistance?


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:2ZR0h.866$IC.720@newsfe21.lga...
> Rob Mills wrote:
>> Having a problem with my 96 Cherokee (100k) 4.0 with 4 spd auto and 4
>> wheel drive starting.
>> Have new battery, starter (they even put in a second one, just in
>> case) and ignition switch. It's doing just like it did before I
>> started replacing items. It will start up just like it's supposed to
>> for a week or so then it will suddenly not start, it's DOA when you
>> hit the starter. Let it sit for awhile and it's ready to go. The
>> problem will never occur when the mechanics have it so they can
>> really test things. It's just starting to turn fall here and the mornings
>> have been
>> rather cool and humid and the problem has worsened. It will start
>> right up but if I drive it a few blocks and turn it off, it will not
>> start. I'm real hesitate to just replace the neutral safety switch due to
>> the high cost, over $300 just for the part Anyone one else have
>> similar problem or have any ideas. Rob Mills
>>
>> PS, We did swap the starter relay with the one for the lights, same
>> relay and it didn't help.
>
> Fist thought is to try starting in N rather that P
> if that solves the problem then it is your safety switch
> or the connector to it.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter problem. SOS, Help!
 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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>>> Fist thought is to try starting in N rather that P if that solves the
problem then it is your safety switch or the connector to it.<<<

I don't believe I have tried that. I think I moved it through the gears and
then back to P and tried it again. I'll see if I can get it to act up
tomorrow and give that a whirl. Thanks for the input, RM ~

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter problem. SOS, Help!
 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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>>> Fist thought is to try starting in N rather that P if that solves the
problem then it is your safety switch or the connector to it.<<<

I don't believe I have tried that. I think I moved it through the gears and
then back to P and tried it again. I'll see if I can get it to act up
tomorrow and give that a whirl. Thanks for the input, RM ~

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter problem. SOS, Help!
 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:2ZR0h.866$IC.720@newsfe21.lga...

>>> Fist thought is to try starting in N rather that P if that solves the
problem then it is your safety switch or the connector to it.<<<

I don't believe I have tried that. I think I moved it through the gears and
then back to P and tried it again. I'll see if I can get it to act up
tomorrow and give that a whirl. Thanks for the input, RM ~