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

If there is excess resistance there the cable will get hot.

You can also do a voltage drop test with and without a load.


"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:gc91h.1329$nG1.1006@tornado.southeast.rr.com. ..
> Yes, that's just what I mean.
>
> When it's acting up you could try bypassing the cables one at a time with
> jumper cables, or even force a screwdriver between the connector and the
> cable. When it's acting up you could even just try wriggling the cables
> around and see if it makes a difference.
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> Rob Mills wrote:
>> "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:3yV0h.1205$nG1.670@tornado.southeast.rr.com.. .
>>
>>
>>>>>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~
>>
>>

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter prob/thanks all
 

Thanks to all who responded, it's been helpful. I'm going to start the
morning off with a new set of battery cables because this morning it did
start after I jiggled around on them, regardless they have a 110 k on them.
If that doesn't work, looks like I'm looking at a new safety switch :( . Oh
well, I'm 71 and this vehicle has cost me the least of any car I have ever
owned and it is the first I have ever put over 75 - 80k on.
Cheerios, Rob Mills

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter prob/thanks all
 

Thanks to all who responded, it's been helpful. I'm going to start the
morning off with a new set of battery cables because this morning it did
start after I jiggled around on them, regardless they have a 110 k on them.
If that doesn't work, looks like I'm looking at a new safety switch :( . Oh
well, I'm 71 and this vehicle has cost me the least of any car I have ever
owned and it is the first I have ever put over 75 - 80k on.
Cheerios, Rob Mills

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter prob/thanks all
 

Thanks to all who responded, it's been helpful. I'm going to start the
morning off with a new set of battery cables because this morning it did
start after I jiggled around on them, regardless they have a 110 k on them.
If that doesn't work, looks like I'm looking at a new safety switch :( . Oh
well, I'm 71 and this vehicle has cost me the least of any car I have ever
owned and it is the first I have ever put over 75 - 80k on.
Cheerios, Rob Mills

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

does it just crank and not start or not crank at all

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!
 

does it just crank and not start or not crank at all

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!
 

does it just crank and not start or not crank at all

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 prob/thanks all
 

i have a new switch i can sell you for half the price of new and it's in the
sealed package from jeep

Rob Mills wrote:

> Thanks to all who responded, it's been helpful. I'm going to start the
> morning off with a new set of battery cables because this morning it did
> start after I jiggled around on them, regardless they have a 110 k on them.
> If that doesn't work, looks like I'm looking at a new safety switch :( . Oh
> well, I'm 71 and this vehicle has cost me the least of any car I have ever
> owned and it is the first I have ever put over 75 - 80k on.
> Cheerios, Rob Mills

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter prob/thanks all
 

i have a new switch i can sell you for half the price of new and it's in the
sealed package from jeep

Rob Mills wrote:

> Thanks to all who responded, it's been helpful. I'm going to start the
> morning off with a new set of battery cables because this morning it did
> start after I jiggled around on them, regardless they have a 110 k on them.
> If that doesn't work, looks like I'm looking at a new safety switch :( . Oh
> well, I'm 71 and this vehicle has cost me the least of any car I have ever
> owned and it is the first I have ever put over 75 - 80k on.
> Cheerios, Rob Mills

Re: 96 Cherokee 4.0 starter prob/thanks all
 

i have a new switch i can sell you for half the price of new and it's in the
sealed package from jeep

Rob Mills wrote:

> Thanks to all who responded, it's been helpful. I'm going to start the
> morning off with a new set of battery cables because this morning it did
> start after I jiggled around on them, regardless they have a 110 k on them.
> If that doesn't work, looks like I'm looking at a new safety switch :( . Oh
> well, I'm 71 and this vehicle has cost me the least of any car I have ever
> owned and it is the first I have ever put over 75 - 80k on.
> Cheerios, Rob Mills