only can start jeep with jumping starter relay…HELP

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Jun 27, 2014 | 04:01 PM

#16

mnewxcv

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From: Cape Cod

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by prcherokee

The relay activates the starter solenoid,not the starter itself.

ah thats right. thanks then why use the relay though?

Jun 27, 2014 | 04:06 PM

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prcherokee

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Year: 2000

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A relay is use to activate a high current device.
Eventually he is going to replace his switch again if he doesn't take care of it.

Jun 27, 2014 | 04:06 PM

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snowskisean3

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From: North las vegas, NV

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: straight 6. 4.0

Yeah … so i just blew the 40 am fuse on the rear window heater…but dunno if that is also the solenoid relay so replacing now…coil ground….which is more detail please

Jun 27, 2014 | 04:10 PM

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prcherokee

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Year: 2000

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7 - 40 Amp (Orange)
Heated Rear Window, Starter Solenoid.
Same fuse for both.

Jun 27, 2014 | 04:34 PM

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snowskisean3

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okay thanks be back in a bit after i mess around more

Jun 27, 2014 | 04:52 PM

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snowskisean3

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From: North las vegas, NV

Year: 1995

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Engine: straight 6. 4.0

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Originally Posted by prcherokee

7 - 40 Amp (Orange)
Heated Rear Window, Starter Solenoid.
Same fuse for both.

HEY BRO THANKS…I been asking for a few weeks and your the first one that new that the heater window rear 40 am fuse is also for the solenoid thank you! jeep cranks every time now…now to put her back to gather…thanks all of you guys for the help! Learned a lot about the electrical side of my jeep !

-Krusty