The key when turnrd to start the engine for a moment the dashboard lights come on ane the starter solenoid make a click for a second and nothing happens thereafter..i started the engine with a helper turning the key to startup and me undrt the ca crossed the starter solenoid and the stater motor with a screw driver the jeep started,,
XK jeep. USA (answers)
bad key line (above answer is dead wrong 2 ways, yes solenoids are sold, so 2 time dead wrong. as the rebuild shop how they buy parts...same as me... not at autozoned.)
lesson never listen to a Hyundai guy, LOL
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next time start i neutral , i bet that works.!
park and neutral both work ! (oper guide words)
but park contacts burn up first.
so use N
you hot wired the starter solenoid small wire. (i know)
and it proved the battery ,cables and starter all work PERFECTLY
leaving what, the KEY line. (btw NICE WORK THAT , first ever here)
the wiring is simple need a schematic?, and a volt meter finds this
in what, 5min work?
there may be a starter relay bad. too.
the path is simple, no alarms.etc.
key switch,>> start>>relay>>>PNRDL (or TRS) switch>>> solenoid.
this path is broken,
that is the typical path for 08 jeeps. (i own one a JK)
sadly i dont have a commander FSm book,
but do all others.
, im sure im too late. to help.
do post back the cause,
my wild guess is bad TRS switch.
You need to replace the starter assembly, because you can't get the solenoid separately. Good luck
If he's starting it in park and getting a clicking sound,then more than likely hes getting power to the solenoid. Also yes you can buy a solenoid, but not easy to find. So the best and correct way to check would be to take a multimeter and check for power at starter when cranking/turning key. Should have over 12 volts, which by the way you are describin the problem I think you will. Never trust a guy who wants to bad mouth people who are trying to help people. Also worked for Chrysler for 6 years. Good luck
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