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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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I have searched but cant find a problem like mine.. I have an intermittent no start... It will start fine a bunch of times but once in awhile all it does is click when warm usually.. new battery, starter, relays, cables, NSS cleaned, new ckp, grounds are good. Alt. tests ok It does crank like 5-6 times before it will start everytime but has always done that After it sits for up to 20+ mins it will start again usually.. Really starting to annoy me. Please help

88 renix 4.0 aw4 trans

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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by naturist
I have searched but cant find a problem like mine.. I have an intermittent no start... It will start fine a bunch of times but once in awhile all it does is click when warm usually.. new battery, starter, relays, cables, NSS cleaned, new ckp, grounds are good. Alt. tests ok It does crank like 5-6 times before it will start everytime but has always done that After it sits for up to 20+ mins it will start again usually.. Really starting to annoy me. Please help

88 renix 4.0 aw4 trans

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Have u checked your cps
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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yep its also been replaced
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by naturist
yep its also been replaced
Have u replaced your ignition switch
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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yep. Ive replaced most everypart on the motor since i got it from the JY
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by naturist
yep. Ive replaced most everypart on the motor since i got it from the JY
Ignition switch isnt in the motor just to, point out
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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well ya i knew that but yes it has been changed since i got jeep with no keys..
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Next time it happens, get a meter and measure the voltage directly at the starter with the key in the ON position.

You may be experiencing a voltage drop between the battery and the starter. Should have approximately the same voltage as you have at the battery as you do at the starter. If not, you need to work your way back into the engine bay to find out why.....
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Originally Posted by naturist
yep its also been replaced
What method did you use to test the CPS?
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What method did you use to test the CPS?
Mine just had a little bit of corrosion on the tip so I replaced with out even thinking twice
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Always good to test the AC voltage output, even on a new sensor. They've been known to be bad right outta the box.
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I didnt test it I just replaced it.. been roughly a yr.
ok i will do that thanx tj
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