Dead TJ, any thoughts?
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The video before this in the series is diagnosis of exact issue I have, so that was useful to watch. Covers many of the suggestions in this thread. Thanks for link.
@freedom_in_4low and @Rickyd, my aligator clip leads arrived and I have just carried out the suggested check. The little post connected to the ignition circuit on the starter motor is getting just under 12v when I turn they key. Does this suggest the issue is the new starter motor I fitted only a few months ago has failed already?
beat me to it. that's an easy next move. clip your lead to the little post first, and then touch it to the big post on the starter. (doing it the other order means you have a live conductor that will blow sparks if you accidentally bump it to anything)
This bypasses ALL start protections so make damn sure you have the trans in neutral and the parking brake set, wheels chocked, whatever. Don't take offense if this is all obvious stuff to you, but we have such a wide variety of experience on this forum that I feel like I need to say it because I'd never forgive myself if I gave troubleshooting advice that led to somebody running themselves over with their own Jeep.
Sorry for slow reply. I ended up being pointed to a YouTube video on making some tests on the Starter Motor.
Based on those tests it is pretty clear the Starter Motor has died. A few weeks back I was off road in Wales, at one poiht I got stuck in some muddy water and it looks like that has caused issues with it. I plan to order a replacement, but will alwo open up the Starter Motor to have a look and see if it is possible to clean it up and get it going again. That way I may end up with a useable spare.
Many thanks to all those that provided helpful suggestions.
Waiting for the new one to arrive (shipping 7 to 8 days US to UK), once here will open up the failed one to see what I can see.
New Starter Motor arrived (4 days early - gotta love the RockAuto / Fedex combo). All fitted and TJ back in the land of the living. I even had a bit of help swapping the starter motor out...
Excellent. Eye protection is a good idea too. Ask me how I know. D
Who has the whiter fur ??
Who has the whiter fur ??
eye protection is all over rated ! until it ain't and you wish you had used it !
I've certainly had white fur for longer than the dog has been around!
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