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

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
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>>> Have you cleaned the cables and grounds on BOTH ends and checked for
>>> excess
resistance?<<<

Yes, have cleaned them and they really look to be in good condition at both
ends. Thanks anyway, RM~

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

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
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>>> Have you cleaned the cables and grounds on BOTH ends and checked for
>>> excess
resistance?<<<

Yes, have cleaned them and they really look to be in good condition at both
ends. Thanks anyway, RM~

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

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
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>>> Have you cleaned the cables and grounds on BOTH ends and checked for
>>> excess
resistance?<<<

Yes, have cleaned them and they really look to be in good condition at both
ends. Thanks anyway, RM~

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

How old are those cables? Sometimes you can get corrosion between the
cable itself and the connector.

Jeff DeWitt

Rob Mills wrote:
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:c0ba$4543eebe$422afc51$32077@FUSE.NET...
>
>
>>>>Have you cleaned the cables and grounds on BOTH ends and checked for
>>>>excess
>
> resistance?<<<
>
> Yes, have cleaned them and they really look to be in good condition at both
> ends. Thanks anyway, RM~
>
>
>

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

How old are those cables? Sometimes you can get corrosion between the
cable itself and the connector.

Jeff DeWitt

Rob Mills wrote:
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:c0ba$4543eebe$422afc51$32077@FUSE.NET...
>
>
>>>>Have you cleaned the cables and grounds on BOTH ends and checked for
>>>>excess
>
> resistance?<<<
>
> Yes, have cleaned them and they really look to be in good condition at both
> ends. Thanks anyway, RM~
>
>
>

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

How old are those cables? Sometimes you can get corrosion between the
cable itself and the connector.

Jeff DeWitt

Rob Mills wrote:
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:c0ba$4543eebe$422afc51$32077@FUSE.NET...
>
>
>>>>Have you cleaned the cables and grounds on BOTH ends and checked for
>>>>excess
>
> resistance?<<<
>
> Yes, have cleaned them and they really look to be in good condition at both
> ends. Thanks anyway, RM~
>
>
>

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

Could be the solenoid where the positive battery cable runs to
first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

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.

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

Could be the solenoid where the positive battery cable runs to
first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

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.

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

Could be the solenoid where the positive battery cable runs to
first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

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.

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

"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
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>>> Sometimes you can get corrosion between the cable itself and the
>>> connector.<<<

Are you meaning inside (un-seen area) the cable ends where they are
molded/crimped to the cable?
They are the original cables (110 k miles) but look to be okay and have been
cleaned. RM~