03 WJ no start
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Year: 2003
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03 WJ no start
Hey all, have an 03 WJ with 155,000 miles. Went to start it after work today, it unlocked fine, turned the key and nothing. No crank no start. Instrument cluster went a little haywire, but just needles going back and forth. I turned the key again and it cranked once then nothing. On the final attempt i heard the starter click but nothing else. So i thought battery, jumped it and it started but as soon as the idle leveled off at about 500rom, it just died. It did this 2 times before i stomped on the gas and it stayed running. I got about 5 feet and it died again. I then disconnected the negative terminal for about 2 minutes, reconnected it and it started up with a jump and ran fine. I replaced the crank sensor about a year ago. The only thing i could see wrong on the old one was oil buildup from a leaking valve cover. Would it be possible for that to be interfering again or does anyone have any pointers for diagnosing the issue? I'm all ears for any suggestions. If it matters its started up twice since not starting but I'm waiting for the issue to return
Thanks,
Nick
Thanks,
Nick
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Sounds to me like bad battery cable connections. It started after you removed and replaced the negative cable. Check to make sure everything is clean and bright and is actually clamping tight. Just because the bolt is tight doesn't mean it's got a good connection. Those lead ends stretch and lose holding power.
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Sounds to me like bad battery cable connections. It started after you removed and replaced the negative cable. Check to make sure everything is clean and bright and is actually clamping tight. Just because the bolt is tight doesn't mean it's got a good connection. Those lead ends stretch and lose holding power.
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Do ya know what's funny? I just read your description of your WJ and it was like looking in the mirror, except for being 2 years newer. The only thing different is I'm now rolling on BFG Rugged Terrain A/T's. My Grabbers wore out too quickly for my tastes. Tenacious in the snow, however.
BTW, your rear axle is a D35, not a "c". You don't have any c-clips to remove to pull an axle. Check out wjjeeps.com
BTW, your rear axle is a D35, not a "c". You don't have any c-clips to remove to pull an axle. Check out wjjeeps.com
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Do ya know what's funny? I just read your description of your WJ and it was like looking in the mirror, except for being 2 years newer. The only thing different is I'm now rolling on BFG Rugged Terrain A/T's. My Grabbers wore out too quickly for my tastes. Tenacious in the snow, however. BTW, your rear axle is a D35, not a "c". You don't have any c-clips to remove to pull an axle. Check out wjjeeps.com
Nick
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Here's mine. It came from western PA.
No rust yet, 171K miles.
No rust yet, 171K miles.
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