Joshman503

Hey guys, first off been having trouble with the battery lately low power come to find the water level inside was low. filled it up works fine then just an hour ago i went out to leave and nothing the battery gauge reads normal when i go to crank its really slooow then nothing not clicking no nothing. this has happened before if i turn it off then try again sometimes it fires right up like it was a brand new car....Amy input would help thanks!!!

Few ideas -

bad battery?
bad battery cables?
possible starter problems?

1987XJ

check the cables and maybe get the starter tested

Firestorm500

Your battery probably has a dead or weak cell in it.

Or the voltage regulator is overcharging the battery.

Having to add water indicates there is a problem.

Have your system load tested. NAPA can do it. Isolate the problem and repair it.

Joshman503

Alright i have replaced the battery ans the cables. Still have nothing i am suspecting maybe NSS switch? I have read up on it and im thinking about pulling it out and cleaning it.
Does this sound like im going in the right position? When i put it in neutral i get a click from what sounds like the starter then nothing.

Stan6406

Neutral safety switch is an all or nothing when it goes bad you get nothing I've never heard of one causing slow turnover

Joshman503

Awe okay well thats what it was doing before i got nothing. It turn super slow. Did that for a week. And now its dead.

Joshman503

so i tooka apart the NSS and cleaned her up real good greased it put it back in and still wont start...My reverse lights work now...but still no turn over. i get a click when i turn the key thats it.

What else could it be???

DearJimmy

It sounds to me like it could be your starter solanoid or your voltage regulator. Are your wires going to your starter clean and free of any worn spots? My Chevy truck had a worn spot on it's positive lead that made it not start. The reason why I say voltage regulator is maybe it didn't flip back to run off the battery. Usually that would result in a constant clicking as it arc's though. You could but a meter at the starter connections to see if you get power there when trying to start?

Firestorm500

Your main positive and/or negative battery wires could be corroded inside. The insulation hides this problem. Try replacing them with good quality new ones. Jeep dealer, or NAPA.

I have had it happen to me.

Joshman503

I hav replaced the positive wire. Ground looked okay so i left it. And still getting just a click when i turn the key.

GoreXJ95

Get a new battery and maybe a new starter....

Abovetimberline

Get under the jeep and tap on the starter and see if it improves at all,either turn over or it may just click a little louder,the brushes get worn out and dust builds up on them,by tapping on it you remove the dust and provide a better connection,worth a try.