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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 12:59 AM
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I went to start my jeep today and it doesn't want to turn over. The voltage is fine, so I know its not the battery, and it sounds like it wants to turn but it doesn't have the strength. I'm assuming its the starter motor, but I wanted to check in here to see what you guys say.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 05:35 AM
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Or bad grounds.check battery connections..its probably starter though jusy had mine rebuilt to
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 06:06 AM
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What does the voltmeter read while it's cranking slow?
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
What does the voltmeter read while it's cranking slow?
It's strait up which I believe is 14 volts. Voltage doesn't drop at all so I'm pretty sure I just need a new starter motor.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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If voltage ISN'T dropping, It's NOT the starter motor.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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check your connections man...
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rackem
check your connections man...
Yup.
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