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Hi,
I have a 1988 YJ 4.2L inline 6. I came out to start it this morning and just heard a click. The starter was trying to engage the flywheel but it was not bumping. I replaced the starter this evening but it is still not fully engaging. I understand that there may be another solenoid mounted on inside the engine compartment but what does it look like and could that be the problem? Please help. thanks
Kevin
 
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this may sound stupid but did u check the obvious bad battery?
have also seen wires to it corrode and need replacing......




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Since last post I have replaced the starter relay and checked the battery (12.5 v) Still not engaging. I'm wondering if it could be a bad ground or loose wire somewhere?
 
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Two areas to look at. First I would have the battery load tested. Easy to do and quick at most any auto parts store. A battery can test good voltage yet not be able to deliver the amps required by the starter. The other thing I would check are all your cable terminals. Make sure that they are tight, have no corrosion, and that the copper wire is good at each terminal. You could have a connector that is still attached to the wire but many of the braids are broken and not able to allow good continuity.
 
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