Im lookin for a starter for my new xj. Are they universal with other years? One for a 2000 is like 150 before core, while one for a 97 is only 70 before core. Wtf? When i had to replace one on my old jeep (92) it was like 60 bucks. Can i just get one for a 97 and save some cash or is there somethin different about a 2000 and up? Thanks guys.

 

Have napa cross referance it for you,Any place to have the old one rebuilt? that's cheaper than a new one also.

 

the harness ground was different from my 98 vs 2000


i got one from a 2000 that i can test and sell

40$ shipped if your interested

 

there is an article in XJ write ups on this forum that show how to modify a 97 starter to work on the newer XJs. Apparently it's only where the wire that energizes the solenoid on the starter is different. The newer ones have a plug where the older ones have a terminal connection.
Look it up. It has great pictures and instructions.

Found it.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/87...rite-up-88369/

 

yeah not the ground, the solenoid connection is what i meant

 

Awesome, thanks for the link man.

So it looks really simple. Basically just buy an older style starter, then under the jeep, snip the black connector and replace with a ring terminal?

 

Bump

 

That's what it loks like to me.