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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 09:11 AM
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You try wacking the starter to see if it works? If that makes it work, yes replace or repair.
Old Feb 29, 2016 | 09:14 AM
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You try wacking the starter to see if it works? If that makes it work, yes replace or repair.
the starter is less than a year old. It works fine if I hot wire the 2 studs on the back of it, but it seems that the mechanism that switches it from off to on doesn't work when I turn the key. If that makes sense.
Old Feb 29, 2016 | 09:24 AM
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any clicks when turning ignition? Problem could be the ignition switch, ignition relay or even the solenoid.
Old Feb 29, 2016 | 09:29 AM
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any clicks when turning ignition? Problem could be the ignition switch, ignition relay or even the solenoid.
yea,,I can hear a click somewhere down the steering column. Also, the dash lights light up when I turn the key
Old Feb 29, 2016 | 10:08 AM
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Maple Man, I have had this issue with other vehicles. This if typically fixed by opening the door from the inside, removing the door panel, and looking for a broken or missing clip.
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Yep. There's a good chance the clip broke, the rod separated from it.
is there perhaps a thread with pics or anything i can search to help show what i need to be looking for?
Old Feb 29, 2016 | 10:25 AM
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i havent found anything yet for a thread
Old Feb 29, 2016 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Maple__Man
i havent found anything yet for a thread
I'll get you some pics of my door in a lil bit
Old Feb 29, 2016 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Maple__Man
i havent found anything yet for a thread
here you go.
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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by turtlenator
oil pressure while cold is at normal levels (about 40 psi) Once engine warms up to normal operating temp, the oil pressure drops to 0. It does go up on acceleration, but once I reach cruising speed, the pressure returns to zero.
4.2 in my YJ made about 20 psi at cold idle and 4 at hot idle for over a year. About 10 psi at speed once warm. Engine ran great and and was just barely starting to knock when I finally pulled it and built a stroker. Even if it is suffering, you may have some time before catastrophic failure.
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Still can't figure out why my jeep won't start. I replaced the ignition switch and removed and had my starter tested. Still won't start. Does nothing when I turn he key. I check all the fuses and relays as well. Also, NSS is good and clean. Im getting no voltage to the little nut on the starter when I have someone turn the key. Any ideas?

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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 03:32 PM
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did Jeep put a fuse or fusable link in the curcuitry?
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Originally Posted by turtlenator
did Jeep put a fuse or fusable link in the curcuitry?
I'm not sure
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no electricity to the starter? Check for broken or lose link between battery and starter. Double check all relays. Find a known good and swap it with the starter relay
Old Feb 29, 2016 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by turtlenator
no electricity to the starter? Check for broken or lose link between battery and starter. Double check all relays. Find a known good and swap it with the starter relay
there is electricity to the starter but the wire from the ignition switch to the starters shows no voltage at the starters end. Also, I already checked relays and swaped with a known good one.
Old Feb 29, 2016 | 03:48 PM
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Yes there's a fuse in the PDC and a fuse in the junction block. Also a relay in each spot. I don't 1993 wiring so I can't tell you which one. Basically,

battery -> fuse -> key -> NSS -> relay (fused) -> relay (fused) -> starter solenoid

If memory serves, anyway.



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