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jromano624
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Mar 5, 2016, 10:00 AM
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I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty 3.7 with approx 138K miles. The vehicle has a new battery and the alternator was recently checked by my local autoparts store.
The jeep will not start unless it is jumped or you remove the battery cable and reinstall it. Turn the key and no noise, no clicking...nothing. Electrical components come on but does not start. I've checked the battery terminals and termination to the chasis to ensure the ground is tight. My next move is the starter and celenoid. Am I on the right path?
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Discretesignals
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Mar 5, 2016, 11:02 AM
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Did you actually clean the battery terminals with a terminal cleaning tool or wire brush. I've seen terminals that looked good, but where corroded enough to create a large voltage drop. Do you have a volt meter and know how to use it? Does this have an aftermarket alarm system?
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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Mar 5, 2016, 11:04 AM)
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jromano624
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Mar 5, 2016, 11:11 AM
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Re: 2004 Jeep Liberty 3.7
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There was no corrosion on the terminals however, I did remove them, clean them and reinstalled. My next move was to remove the starter and take it to the local autopart store but I could not turn the front drive shaft to remove the bolts. I just cannot afford to take it to a shop and spend hundreds on it. No aftermarket alarm system. Thanks for your reply.
(This post was edited by jromano624 on Mar 5, 2016, 11:12 AM)
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Discretesignals
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Mar 5, 2016, 11:16 AM
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Before you remove the starter get hold of a volt meter and do some voltage checks first. I've seen starters that get removed from vehicles work when they are tested, but won't work on the vehicle just because they were banged around. Doing some voltage measurements may save you from having to remove the starter or going on a wild goose chase trying to isolate the problem.
Another simple test you can do before breaking out the volt meter is to have someone hold the key in the start position while you tap on the starter motor housing. If the starter operates after you tap on it, starter needs changing. Don't smack it too hard or you can damage the magnets inside. If tapping on the starter doesn't work, do some measurements.
Read this post:
http://autoforums.carjunky.com/...search_engine#178831
edit: one step I didn't add to that was to check for battery voltage on the solenoid terminal where the small wire is connected while having the key in the start position. If there is no power on the small wire at the solenoid terminal with the ignition in the start position, let us know.
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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Mar 5, 2016, 11:27 AM)
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jromano624
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Great tip about tapping on the starter. When the key is turned and you tap on the starter, it starts. Now that I know it truely is the starter, my next item is to get the front drive shaft to turn. When I attempt to turn it by hand it moves about an eighth of a turn and stops. Any suggestions?
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Discretesignals
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Mar 6, 2016, 10:21 AM
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The front axle doesn't have a central disconnect or locking hubs to disconnect the front CV axles from the wheels. That means the front driveshaft spins while the vehicle is in motion no matter what mode you have the transfer case in. You won't be able to turn the front drive shaft by hand unless you have the front wheels off the ground.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Mar 6, 2016, 10:23 AM)
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jromano624
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Mar 6, 2016, 11:59 AM
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Thank you, problem solved!
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