Jeeps Canada - Jeep Forums - Jeep CJ7 won't start/crank, CO just abuses vehicles

On Jan 13, 11:18 am, Lee Ayrton <layr...@panix.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2008, Rob wrote:
> > So here's an update on the issue, I bridged the solenoid with the key
> > in the power/on position with a screwdriver and it engaged the
> > starter. I replaced the solenoid and the starter(as the old starter
> > was smoking and not disengaging the flywheel.
> > Now I have two issues. The first is that the newvstarter , still is
> > not disengaging from the flywheel but is it maybe b/c of the ignition
> > switch, I set the ignition switch as instructed by the Haynes manual
> > and when I turn the key to power position(you know to power the dash
> > etc..) on my jeep it starts the jeep. I am thinking I need to take the
> > ignition switch down one notch. Would proper ignition switch
> > engagement disengage the starter or is there a worse problem here?
>
> Well that's not good.
>
> Before you do anything else, go to an auto parts store and get a battery
> disconnect switch. It doesn't have to be fancy, just one of the kind you
> attach to the battery post that has either a thumb screw that you tighten
> or a knife switch that you close. Do this so you can disconnect the
> battery quickly, before you burn up another starter, set fire to your jeep
> or hurt yourself. Batteries /do/ explode if loaded too heavily.
>
>
>
> > What happens if you cross your two solenoid terminal wires???
>
> Which terminals? The solenoid has four terminals, two large high current
> and two smaller low current. One low-current terminal takes a signal from
> the START position on the ignition switch to pull in the solenoid. The
> other low-current terminal feeds straight battery power to the coil during
> starting.
>
> > Lastly, and your not gonna beleive this one but when I was screwing
> > the ignition switch back on the screw snapped off, lucky me anyone
> > know a quick fix or good way to fix this?
>
> If there's enough of the screw proud of the hole you might be able to cut
> a slot in it with the edge of a file or a fine blade and back it out
> with a screw driver.

UPDATE - Well guys, I think I figured out the setting on the ignition
switch so that the starter will disengage, but just to be sure I am
gonna get a second set of ears. I am going to attempt to drill out
both holes for the ignition switch and remount it without pulling the
steering column, mainly b/c reconnecting the lower steering shaft was
a pain in the ass last time.

I still think the engie is a straight 6cyl 258 4.2L.

Rob