CJ_tiz

have someone try cranking the motor then get under the XJ and take a hammer and tap the starter. If it is "sticking a little" then it should turn over and start.

jhampton

I was thinking about the connection between the computer and the engine compartment.

UJSLOST

It amazes me how many different answers this guy is getting. And especially ones that have nothing to do with his problems. Like people are just shouting out stuff randomly. If you dont know anything about cars honestly and your just yelling out stuff you think it could be. Dont bother posting your just confusing the original poster, and possibly causing that person to buy un-needed parts and wasting time.

UJSLOST

Bro, you dont have a clue, quit confusing folks throwing out your dumbass answers ok. The computer isnt going to keep the starter from turning the engine over. This is not a NO START issue, its a NO CRANK issue, there is a differance.

murfanater

well I charged the battery all the way and is brand new. I can here the clung of the turning I think that it's just old so 2day after school I will replace it and get back to yall on it! Thank you!

murfanater

and thank you UJSLOST! I'm really confudes now. Just to make sure do or do I not replace the starter? I got it tested it worked but sticking and I can hear it clung when I try so do I get a new starter? I'm confused

The Rooster

If the starter is sticking replace it simple as that

murfanater

thank you rooster. i will do so after school and get back to all of yall on what happens!

The Rooster

Ok cool let us know what happens

UJSLOST

I agree. Those bench test they do on starters and alternators at the parts store are inconclusive at best.

If replacing the starter doesn't solve your problem and you still get the clunking. See if you can turn the engine over by hand using a socket and break over bar on the front of the crankshaft. Lets make sure the engine isn't seized up. I'm not sure the condition of the vehicle so Im just throwing that out there.

murfanater

WOW! well i put it in neutral and it started up no problem! wow well im happy and now i need to know how can i fix it so i can have it in park and start it plz help

murfanater

OKAY! fixed that problem 2! put it in neutral and then shut it off put it in park now starts right up in park! well haha this was a fun experience! can anyone xplain this? haha

cruiser54

Your neutral safety switch aka NSS is intermittent. They can be removed and repaired.

tjwalker

Yup. Here's how.

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm

http://bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-neut...ty-switch-nss/

jhampton

dude calm down and quit being an *** just trying to help and didnt understand EXACTLY what the problem was when i posed that...