starting

  1. SolarYellowshortbuss

    Rough idle and takes a minute to get going

    A guys been foolin with his Jeep for the last 94,274 years it feels and I think I finally fixed my electricamadigitals but now while she does turn over fine and all its a little random for how long it takes and along with that the idle is properly rough she sits at 500 rpms and I dont know if id...
  2. War9661

    Hard start in cold weather

    I have a 98 TJ. When weather is cold, it takes priming it twice to start right up. Normal or warmer conditions cause zero issue. Been like this for a year. Anyone have an idea why it would only need primed in cold weather and how to fix it? I’ve seen some people say it’s a coil. Others say a...
  3. C

    Sputtering upon starting

    My 2002 sahara will start up normally then after driving for at least 20 minutes and turning the motor off it sputters and doesn't get a lot of power when I try to start it the next time. It is running a bit warm, not in the red but gets up to around 220 degrees. If I give it more throttle when...
  4. G

    Portland, OR mechanics recommendation (electrical)

    I have a 2002 Jeep TJ SE that has been reliable for me for years. I started having starting issues a couple of months ago and after replacing my starter, battery cables, and an attempt at replacing my multifunction switch pigtail connector, it is still not starting! I have followed some advice...
  5. F

    2006 4.0 TJ Fuel Problem

    Hey everyone I’m new to forums, so forgive me if this is post is in the wrong place. Need help ASAP! I have a 2006 4.0 tj. Yesterday I drove probably 6 hours in it and it ran fine the entire way and restarted fine when I got to my destination. Then this morning I went to start It and it cranks...
  6. C

    Starting issue after replacing starter

    I just replaced the starter due to typical bad starter symptoms. As soon as replaced the vehicle started perfectly about 10-15 times. After driving for about 100 miles on the free way I stopped to get gas. Then when I turned the key..... nothing. After checking fuses and swapping relays still...
  7. 1Blacktj

    Starting issue

    So I am trying to troubleshoot my problem with starting. Not every time I start my Jeep but sometimes, it is harder to crank. I put a new battery in a little over two years ago and just recently changed my spark plugs. Was wondering what else could be going bad to cause this issue?