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1990 JEEP CHEROKEE
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JSWELLS
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just bought a new starter and when we put it in, it immediately just clicked. then after a few cranks, it started up. now, when i try to start it, it acts like my battery is dead and wont turn over quickly enough to start. but when i have it jumped, it starts like its new and like its supposed to start.
May 22, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Go to an AutoZone have BATT and tested and starter draw test
May 22, 2013 at 1:21 PM
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JSWELLS
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I have taken the batt in and it's perfect. Could the starter go bad that fast? And could it be the wiring that would cause this?
May 22, 2013 at 1:29 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Yes starters can be faulty out the box. Need to do voltage drop test to determine if cables good but doubt that. go back to where you bought starter and have them do a draw test
May 22, 2013 at 1:33 PM
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JSWELLS
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Will do, thank you for your time and knowledge.
May 22, 2013 at 1:36 PM
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What happened?
Jun 4, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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JSWELLS
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Well both the battery and starter are working the way they should. It's still clicking but the battery hasn't died in a very long time. It clicks a few times and then it kicks in. What could be making it do that?
Jun 4, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Maybe solenoid possible burn spot
Jun 4, 2013 at 8:52 AM
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