Sometimes SJ won't turn over

[x2ryder]

I have noticed lately that on my 98 SJ from time to time if I go to start it thre is nothing there when I hit the start buttom. I hit it agin and it turns over fine. My battery is fully charged and the connections are clean and tight. It has an Advent and I TBM flywheel.

 

[SJBrit]

Are you sure that ALL the connections are clean and tight? Including the ones on the starter? I had the same problem and it turned out to be the positive lead on the starter.

 

[x2ryder]

I will check. Thanks

 

[keefer]

When you hit the start button do you hear the solenoid in the ebox clicking? If not then you might have either a dirty start switch or a failing solenoid. If you hear it clicking then you might have a bad solenoid or a failing starter. CHeck the main ground lead that bolts to the back of the starter. If you want to further troubleshoot this you can open the ebox and use a test light on the starter side of the solenoid to see if you are getting voltage or not toward the starter. If you are then it is most likely a starter that needs rebuilding or replacing.