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only can start jeep with jumping starter relay…HELP

Old 06-27-2014, 04:01 PM
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The relay activates the starter solenoid,not the starter itself.
ah thats right. thanks then why use the relay though?
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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.
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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
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7 - 40 Amp (Orange)
Heated Rear Window, Starter Solenoid.
Same fuse for both.
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okay thanks be back in a bit after i mess around more
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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 !

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You are welcome.
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yeah so broken ground and two fuses….not sure if the ignition switch was bad but guess i got a replacement relay and switch now :-)….
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