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1996 Jeep Cherokee Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Flexplate.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on July 22, 2011

Ignition problem

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport
Starter
Once the starter has engaged it will not disengage.
Replaced the starter but did not help.
Avatar Asked by davison1054

Answer

Replied on July 22, 2011

Check for a sticking starter relay and also inspect the flexplate

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on July 22, 2011

I'D SAY EITHER YOUR IGNITION SWITCH HAS A PROBLEM (HOW DO YOU MAKE IT STOP?)

OR MAYBE YOU NEED TO SHIM THE STARTER WITH SHIMS

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
6,803 answers provided
Replied on July 22, 2011

the only way I have found to stop the problem is to disconnect the battery

Tiny Response from davison1054
1 question asked

Replied on July 22, 2011

disconnect the battery

Tiny Response from davison1054
1 question asked
Replied on July 22, 2011

I'D GO WITH RASMATAZ, UNLESS THIS ALL STARTED, AFTER DOING SOMETHING TO THE STARTER

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
6,803 answers provided