Starter Fails To Engage, Engages And Engine Will Not Turn Or Engages And Disengages Too Soon
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| STARTER ENGAGES, BUT FAILS TO TURN ENGINE | 1. Battery discharged or inoperative | 1. Charge and test battery. Replace battery if required. |
| 2. Starter motor or solenoid inoperative | 2. Test the starter motor and solenoid. Replace starter motor if required. | |
| 3. Starting circuit wiring inoperative | 3. Refer to the Wiring Information. Test and repair starter feed and/or control circuits, if required. | |
| 4. Engine seized | 4. Refer to 6.4L ENGINE, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . Test and repair engine as required. | |
| STARTER ENGAGES, THEN DISENGAGES BEFORE ENGINE STARTS | 1. Starter motor or solenoid inoperative | 1. Test the starter motor and solenoid. Replace starter motor, if required. |
| 2. Starter ring gear damaged | 2. Remove starter motor and inspect starter ring gear. Replace starter ring gear, if required. | |
| STARTER DOES NOT DISENGAGE | 1. Starter motor incorrectly installed or solenoid inoperative | 1. Inspect and test the starter motor and solenoid. Replace starter motor, if required. |
| 2. Starter relay inoperative | 2. Refer to the Wiring Information. Test and replace the starter relay, if required. |