my starter went out today and now i need a new one for my '01 jeep cherokee sport. how much am i looking to spend? thanks.

 

About $100 unless you buy a new one from a dealer, then $300+

 

well its at the shop and they're gonna contact me in the morning. so your estimate is around $100?

 

If it's at a shop, go get your own, drop it off, and have them install it (make sure you get the old one back for the core charge). I don't even want to imagine what they will charge for parts...

 

man take it home and do it your self, save few hundred dollars

 

x2, why take something that simple to a shop?

 

If you are not mechanically inclined. It is semi understandable. But then, why not have a friend do it.

 

That $100 was the price of a rebuilt after you turn in old one for core charge. You can tack on about another $200 if you have a shop do it for you. BTW, anybody can pull 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 electrical wires.

 

ok guys i found out today that it was not the starter. it was something called the "neutral safety switch". the total cost came out to $360. i have no idea how to repair this **** myself guys...

 

Thats why we are here. Whatever problem you have with an XJ, there is somebody on this forum that has already had it and can help you out. I've cleaned, rebuilt and replaced a Nuetral Safety Switch, too. We're not making fun of you, bro. We're just trying to save you a buck.