mrprostreet

I have a 1995 Cherokee Sport. The Jeep starts when it is cold. After driving the Jeep around every once in a while the starter does absolutely nothing. First I thought it must be a bad starter but you can start it 30-40 times then sometimes nothing - not even a click. I have a new neutral safety switch, new battery, battery cables and terminals, good ground to the block. I swaped the starter relay while it was dead and it did nothing. I also replaced the ignition switch. The reason I did not replace the starter is that usually if it had a flat spot it should click. I have seen alot of people posting the same problem and receiving no answers on other sites. The jeep also had an after market alarm which I flawlessly removed and threw in the garbage. I just dont want to give the Jeep up I want to fix it. It has 190K miles and runs like a top. PLEASE HELP

spahr69

i had the same problem, but mine was corrosion in the cables. but the solinoid on it could be getting stuck. try tapping it with a hammer, then starting it.

spahr69

and i actually have the same year and model u have..

mrprostreet

I did tap on it several times while my wife tried starting it and nothing.
I have to resolve this - its driving me crazy.

spahr69

so there are clean grounds all the way around?no corossion anywhere? and you could try to start it, and slowely move the shifter through the gears. remember the parking brake!

mrprostreet

Parking brake is off. I tried throught the gears moved it 100 dif ways nothing. bat and terminals are new no corossion up top must check where cables attach to starter they are tight but greasy where you see oil or grease usualy no corossion. but i must check tomorrow. thanks for your help. Vinny

guest02

It sound like you took all the logical steps to correct this problem.

Battery, cables, NSS, ignition switch, starter relay... what else could it be besides the starter/solenoid?

Honestly, if it's pissing you off this bad, it might just be worth it to just drop another $70 and install a new starter, or at least remove it and get it bench tested.

It really doesn't seem like it could be your CPS acting up.


Really wish i could do more to help!

mrprostreet

I have to agree I'll put a starter in the morning. Sometime i look to deep at things and it's right in front of you. This happens all the time with race cars headers heat up the starter and it does nothing. Something in the starter must be expanding.

neoboy77

experiencing same problem with my 96 sport. i have not fixed anything yet, & would love to know what will fix this problem. plz post if you fix this problem by getting new starter.

prerunner1982

Did you just "tap" it? Beat on it like a man....

I have the same problem.... will start just fine for awhile then won't. I carry a pipe with me long enough that I can open the hood and still beat on the top of the starter. Works every time..I am afraid one day it won't though and then it will be time for a new starter. This is the first sign that the starter is on it's way out.

prerunner1982

Not sure what this has to do with anything....

Every car I have owned/driven new or old could be started with the parking brake on.

mrprostreet

I took the starter out took it to a rebuilder. there is nothing wrong with the starter. Also with 35 years exp rebuilding starters he said. You should here a click if the solinoid is bad. if the starter is sticking you should see a draw lights dim a little mine a bright as can be with no dim at all if the starter was bad it would not start 20 times in a row. if the starter had a dead spot it would need a good bang to get it to start it just would not start again by doing nothing. he said don't waist my money. the bottom line is when it dones it again i have to get under the truck with a test light and see if the small wire is getting juice when the key is in the start position. This will tell me if the starter has a freaky ghost in it. but my gut says it is not getting the signal to start sometimes. all contacts going to the starter were cleaned when i removed it. and put back.

spahr69

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i ment to have the parking brake on while he was pushing the shifter through the gears. not for starting .. just so it doesnt start and fly forward.