Starter Solenoid?

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Starter Solenoid? #786682 02/05/07 09:29 PM

Joined: Oct 2002

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Grand Junction, CO

jstritec

Mudrunner

I have a problem with the starter lately. Turn the key and you can hear the starter spinning but its not engaging the flywheel. I'm guessing the starter solenoid is out. If I put in a new starter will that do the trick or is it in the relay on the passenger fender?

Thanks
Josh

80 CJ-7.
It runs

Re: Starter Solenoid? [Re: jstritec] #786683 02/05/07 10:49 PM

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93yj

Wheeler

JS sounds like the bendix is just not popping out to engage the flywheel. The starter is obviously being energized by the starter solonoid if you can hear it spin or whir. Sounds like you need a new starter. I've replaced mine twice. I think it was like 90$ at Advance.

Re: Starter Solenoid? [Re: 93yj] #786684 02/05/07 10:52 PM

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Grand Junction, CO

jstritec

Mudrunner

Thanks 93. Bendix. The BEST word under the hood!

Josh

80 CJ-7.
It runs

Re: Starter Solenoid? [Re: jstritec] #786685 02/05/07 10:57 PM

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Central Texas

BigJim

Web Wheeler

The bendex has a sort of clutch in it. And it will get dirty and stick closed. If you have an extra hour you can take the starter apart and clean up the thing. You might get it to working again. Used to be one could purchase a bendix seperatly from the starer itself...but I have not seen one for years.
Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

professional bovine relocation specialist

Re: Starter Solenoid? [Re: BigJim] #786686 02/05/07 11:04 PM

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RalkClimber Offline

Getting the Wheeling Fever

10 min to replace if you just buy a new one :P

Ralk
'97 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L 105k Miles
Recent Replacements: Cam Shaft, Lifters, Push Rods, Distributor, Dist. Cap/button, Plugs, Oil Pump, Oil Sending Unit, Timing Chain/sprokets, and all associated gaskets.

Re: Starter Solenoid? [Re: RalkClimber] #786687 02/05/07 11:18 PM

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Grand Junction, CO

jstritec

Mudrunner

Thanks for the info guys. I'll probably just stick a rebuilt in.

josh

My jeep has abendixitis.

80 CJ-7.
It runs

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