Question

[Bussiculo]

I'm in the process of putting my 10 away for the winter. Jersey roads and salt last year was an adventure. But I got an 06 jeep laredo. It's running fine 200k + miles all highway. Went to start it the other day. Didn't turn at first. Tried another time and went. Then was fine for a few days. Went to start it the other night when i was in Atlantic City of all places. Done wouldn't turn nothing for about an hour. Started banging on the starter with a hammer. Miraculously it turned on and we made it home. I figure it's the starter but anyone else ever have this problem?

 

[VENOMOUS1 RACING]

Sure sounds like a starter especially with that mileage bud

 

[ViperJeff]

I've seen it happen with a bad battery

 

[Bussiculo]

the battery is fine all power and everything. Just weird that it would work one day then the next not then be fine...looks like ill be installing a new starter though.

 

[shorty]

the battery is fine all power and everything. Just weird that it would work one day then the next not then be fine...looks like ill be installing a new starter though.

Sounds like some of us here---"works one day then the next not". :chain:

 

[VPRPWRD]

That body style grand Cherokee is famous for some starting issues. The starter is very close to the exhaust and there is a heat shield that is supposed to be installed however if the starter was every replaced a lot of techs leave the heat shield off which leads to starters failing continuously (about once a year). It could also be a wireless control module not recognizing the key, also a common issue. I would start with a starter, verify the heat shield is there and if not make sure you put a new one on. Any other questions feel free to PM me.

 

[Bussiculo]

Hey thanks guys. This site really is the best. Sad about putting her away all winter, but I'll have some new goodies come spring time to install

 

[06SRT10]

I have never had that problem, but don't misplace that hammer.

 

[10-1=9]

Ah the Old roulette wheel syndrome. The brushes (electrical contact not tooth) hit the bad spot on the starter winding (commentator) and no go. If the winding stop in a good spot you get to the drive your car