1986 Jeep Wagoneer Hot Battery Cables

Tiny
ABBARTA
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  • 1986 JEEP WAGONEER
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 131,200 MILES
With a brand new, fully charged battery I have attempted to start the Wagoneer. It will not start, the battery cables and terminals become hot to the touch. What could be the problem? Bad solinoid, bad starter possibly? Any ideas? Thanks so much!
Thursday, June 24th, 2010 AT 1:37 PM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Shorted armature in starter need to replace
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010 AT 3:16 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. We'll give that a try!
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010 AT 5:32 PM

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