I just want to thank you wholeheartedly as you just saved me a ton of money. My daughter was in another state and her Jeep suddenly did a no start when she came out of a store. She tried jumping it and nothing worked. I got her car towed to a Jeep service center and they first tried a battery and then said it was probably a starter. Meanwhile I looked for a video how to replace the starter in the 2.4 Multiaire motor and found your video. After watching I got in my truck with some tools and drove to Iowa I grabbed the jumper cables and went from the negative terminal to a exhaust manifold bolt and she fired right up. Went to O'Reilly's bought a battery cable, grounded it to a ground block on the body, and then over to a bolt on the heat shield over the exhaust manifold and its worked perfectly since. Thank you!
I have no words to thank you for what you have explained here. I caught the same issue on a Jeep after following through your information. With great respect thank you again. 🙏🙏
Just found this same issue. Had a no start with three engine codes. U110A, P0443, U0131. I tested battery which was good. Then just went from negative to block with jumper cable with instant start. I put a battery cable from a bracket on block to a new hole drilled by where driver strut is. I removed paint and bolted. Starts every time now. I almost changed starter also.
Try jumper cable directly from the battery. Negative to a solid metal point on the engine. The next time it just clicks. You shouldn't have to try the relays.
Thank you very much. Went out to start the jeep and nothing just one single click. After watching your video I tried the negative battery terminal to the engine and it started so put a new ground on and I’m back in business.
The two main issues with this Jeep is that everything under the sun is electronic on this jeep including the transmission and if it had a toilet on board, it would be electronic too and would tell you how many boats you left in the harbor also. Ok, I spoke of the problem, now for the main problem, the battery terminal connectors are the shittiest ones ever made. I wouldn’t put these pieces of sh+t terminal connectors on a riding lawn mower because they are of the worst design possible and I can’t believe someone was paid to design these POS cables! Because of these poorly designed battery terminal connectors, batteries only last two years if you’re lucky. So this last time, I bought a new battery and cut two 12” lengths of 12ga awg copper wire and stripped off the plastic installation except one inch on both ends. Before putting the cables on, I wrapped the bare copper wire around the base of the battery terminals, thread it through the crappy terminal lugs and then pulls them tight to the 10mm bolts on top of the terminal lug connecters before tightening. I also added a 12 VOLTS LEAD ACID BATTERY DESULFATOR Revival Rejuvenating Battery Life Extender and connected to the battery. They run about $24-$26 each but worth every penny. Plus I added a LED light bar and a 50 watt tri band Ham radio, which I added an extra positive and negative ground to the inside drivers fender where there is an existing grounding bolt attached from the factory. Just remember, everything is electronic and you should inspect these connection points quarterly. Keep spare wire, jumper cables, wire strippers and a pair of needle nose pillars along with extra fuses. It also has a weird cooling system also, so carry extra coolant and water for “Just In Case.” I hope this helps other fellow Jeep owners. 👍
I really think it's something like this with me. Do you think where you did the ground cable on the power steering pump is the same for a 3.2 limited cherokee. Intermittent starts, but always starts on a jump. Had battery tested twice. Went to change battery as it reads 10. 2 to 11 amps on the dashboard after a failed start or two attempt. Which i think would cause the slight drain. lights dim and get about a 1 amp drop when using power windows while car is running. Lots of fluctuating amps on the dash. Going to try the relay trick and jumper from negative to engine block tomorrow. Thank you for the info and possible ideas. The wife hates the fact i need to use her car lol. Plus i don't wear it well.
@@jeremyjoiner2852 use a volt ohm meter or multimeter. Put it on ohms. Touch the negative terminal of the battery and any part of the body of the car where there is bare metal. I can't remember the exact number of ohms of resistance, but I believe it's no more than 4 ohms. Probably less though is better
Use a jumper cable from the negative terminal of the battery to any metal part of the motor that is solid and doesn't move. If you cant find the battery you may want to ask for some help. I wish you the best and good luck.
No my starter was fine originally just a bad ground on the engine. All the effort I put into swapping the starter was a waste. That's why I was quite upset when I discovered the bad ground.
Sorry to hear that. It may be that you lost the ground to the motor when you changed the motor mount. Did you try a jumper cable from the negative to a solid metal part of the motor? You also may have not plugged the fuse box back in properly. I am of course just guessing. Best of luck to you.
I have no power on the display at all.. and I’ve tried evrything you’ve mentioned.. and even searched for the braided ground strap couldn’t find it .. any suggestions
@@DavonnWilkes I am sorry to hear about your jeep. It sounds like your problem is much different than mine. I am sorry I can't help since I have not experienced that problem. I wish you the best and hope you find your solution soon.
I wish you the best you may want to contact a mechanic to take a look at that or if you have a friend that works on cars. Do you have a code reader I know that many Auto parts stores have one that you can plug in.
Ive been having this problem for months , new starter , multiple breakdown call outs and now ive just stubbled across your video thank you so much
Glad I could help
😮 thank you
I just want to thank you wholeheartedly as you just saved me a ton of money. My daughter was in another state and her Jeep suddenly did a no start when she came out of a store. She tried jumping it and nothing worked. I got her car towed to a Jeep service center and they first tried a battery and then said it was probably a starter. Meanwhile I looked for a video how to replace the starter in the 2.4 Multiaire motor and found your video. After watching I got in my truck with some tools and drove to Iowa I grabbed the jumper cables and went from the negative terminal to a exhaust manifold bolt and she fired right up. Went to O'Reilly's bought a battery cable, grounded it to a ground block on the body, and then over to a bolt on the heat shield over the exhaust manifold and its worked perfectly since. Thank you!
I have no words to thank you for what you have explained here. I caught the same issue on a Jeep after following through your information.
With great respect thank you again. 🙏🙏
Glad it helped
I been stuck at work all day just too find this video and my car stated up thank you so much 👍🏾
That's awesome! Glad to help out.
Just found this same issue. Had a no start with three engine codes. U110A, P0443, U0131. I tested battery which was good. Then just went from negative to block with jumper cable with instant start. I put a battery cable from a bracket on block to a new hole drilled by where driver strut is. I removed paint and bolted. Starts every time now. I almost changed starter also.
Glad to hear that you were able to fix it
My 2014 jeep latitude is randomly clicking and then starts. I’m going to give it a try
Try jumper cable directly from the battery. Negative to a solid metal point on the engine. The next time it just clicks. You shouldn't have to try the relays.
@@triumphd17 okay ill give it try thanks !!!
@@triumphd17 just tried it out today and it worked !! Saved me 1400 dollars thanks 🙏
@@triumphd17 hey it worked thank you I appreciate the video and the help saved me 1400
@@sebichaos That is great. I am glad it helped.😊
SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME THANK YOU!!
You're welcome! I'm glad I saved you some time.
Thank you very much. Went out to start the jeep and nothing just one single click. After watching your video I tried the negative battery terminal to the engine and it started so put a new ground on and I’m back in business.
Glad I can help out
Thanks for the info. Where on the engine did you clamp the other end of the jumper cable?
Can't remember exactly where I clamped it. However, any part of the engine block that is accessible and you can fit your clamp on.
@@triumphd17 thanks! That's what I assumed but I don't like assuming. I appreciate you.
👍🏻👌 Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome. I hope it helped
My brothers car didn’t start this morning, I sure hope it’s just a ground problem and not the starter
WAS IT???@@liamburgess5029
The two main issues with this Jeep is that everything under the sun is electronic on this jeep including the transmission and if it had a toilet on board, it would be electronic too and would tell you how many boats you left in the harbor also.
Ok, I spoke of the problem, now for the main problem, the battery terminal connectors are the shittiest ones ever made. I wouldn’t put these pieces of sh+t terminal connectors on a riding lawn mower because they are of the worst design possible and I can’t believe someone was paid to design these POS cables!
Because of these poorly designed battery terminal connectors, batteries only last two years if you’re lucky.
So this last time, I bought a new battery and cut two 12” lengths of 12ga awg copper wire and stripped off the plastic installation except one inch on both ends.
Before putting the cables on, I wrapped the bare copper wire around the base of the battery terminals, thread it through the crappy terminal lugs and then pulls them tight to the 10mm bolts on top of the terminal lug connecters before tightening.
I also added a 12 VOLTS LEAD ACID BATTERY DESULFATOR Revival Rejuvenating Battery Life Extender and connected to the battery. They run about $24-$26 each but worth every penny.
Plus I added a LED light bar and a 50 watt tri band Ham radio, which I added an extra positive and negative ground to the inside drivers fender where there is an existing grounding bolt attached from the factory.
Just remember, everything is electronic and you should inspect these connection points quarterly. Keep spare wire, jumper cables, wire strippers and a pair of needle nose pillars along with extra fuses.
It also has a weird cooling system also, so carry extra coolant and water for “Just In Case.” I hope this helps other fellow Jeep owners. 👍
Where did you connect the jumper cable to on the engine when you started it up?
@@Phil-w7y I just clipped it on the engine block by the exhaust manifold somewhere. Just look for anything that is metal and attached to the engine.
You are the best 🎉
DARM Bro, you went through all the work to replace the starter, and ended up having a bad ground connection :o I love and hate my Cherokee LOL
I what to know how you took out the transfercase
@@daveforbes1388 I did not take out the transfer case.
@@triumphd17 ok Thanks
I really think it's something like this with me. Do you think where you did the ground cable on the power steering pump is the same for a 3.2 limited cherokee. Intermittent starts, but always starts on a jump. Had battery tested twice. Went to change battery as it reads 10. 2 to 11 amps on the dashboard after a failed start or two attempt. Which i think would cause the slight drain. lights dim and get about a 1 amp drop when using power windows while car is running. Lots of fluctuating amps on the dash. Going to try the relay trick and jumper from negative to engine block tomorrow. Thank you for the info and possible ideas. The wife hates the fact i need to use her car lol. Plus i don't wear it well.
Where do I connect the positive cable to the engine for this test
How were you able to check the ground from the battery?
@@jeremyjoiner2852 use a volt ohm meter or multimeter. Put it on ohms. Touch the negative terminal of the battery and any part of the body of the car where there is bare metal. I can't remember the exact number of ohms of resistance, but I believe it's no more than 4 ohms. Probably less though is better
I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee same issue. When you say you to the negative over to the engine… what do u mean? I got a little confused
Use a jumper cable from the negative terminal of the battery to any metal part of the motor that is solid and doesn't move. If you cant find the battery you may want to ask for some help. I wish you the best and good luck.
@@triumphd17 thank you so much
What part of the engine you attached the jumper cable?
Any solid metal part of the motor that does not move
@triumphd17 you think that swaping a new starter was part of the solution? Btw Thank you for the video
No my starter was fine originally just a bad ground on the engine. All the effort I put into swapping the starter was a waste. That's why I was quite upset when I discovered the bad ground.
Thanks for getting me home
Dude you are the best thank you
@@andrewsmith3468 You're welcome!
have a falta they changed an engine Mountain an the drivers side and they disconnected the fuse box and when I reconnected it no longer started
Sorry to hear that. It may be that you lost the ground to the motor when you changed the motor mount. Did you try a jumper cable from the negative to a solid metal part of the motor? You also may have not plugged the fuse box back in properly. I am of course just guessing. Best of luck to you.
Was the jeep trying to turn over before not starting?
@@kulafachi9571 it was not turning over at all.
Did your jeep get any power at all during this process? Like radio, display?
@@DavonnWilkes Yes everything was working.Just the starter would not turn over the motor.
I have no power on the display at all.. and I’ve tried evrything you’ve mentioned.. and even searched for the braided ground strap couldn’t find it .. any suggestions
@@DavonnWilkes I am sorry to hear about your jeep. It sounds like your problem is much different than mine. I am sorry I can't help since I have not experienced that problem. I wish you the best and hope you find your solution soon.
Thank you very much
After I tried your fix I got the red lightning bolt warning on my dash and the engine started revving itself. Any idea what’s going on?
@@connorm1985 sorry I have no idea.
I wish you the best you may want to contact a mechanic to take a look at that or if you have a friend that works on cars. Do you have a code reader I know that many Auto parts stores have one that you can plug in.