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wont start half time but will redneck start

Old Apr 7, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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my jeep wont start half the time but will redneck start every time any ideas
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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Neutral Starter Safety switch?
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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yeah... define redneck starting...
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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a screwdriver to starter and cylnoed or how ever you spell it
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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then you need a new starter... since the solenoid is bad on the starter... unless your jeep is older where the solenoid is seperate from the starter on the fender... but i dont know since you dont have what your vehicle is listed... buy a starter...
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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it a 1987 jeep cherokee 4x4 4.0 mt
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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i think yours is on the starter correct? then you need a starter...
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Does yours have a neutral switch on the clutch pedal???
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Clutch safety, or a bad starter
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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is no clutch safety... its a BAD STARTER...
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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would eather those make the jeep jump on and off while driveing too
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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no
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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lol damn hoped to fix 2 in 1 guess a other problem a other day
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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mine did the same thing once, even with a new starter. i could redneck start it too. replaced the starter relay and it's all good now
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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hahahaah get some one to turn it over and check for power on the secondary wire on the starter ( the little skinny wire) if ur light lights or meter shows voltage its the starter if not its a wire check the nuetral safty switch
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