How do you check the starter on a Jeep Liberty?
The starter is located on the driver’s side of the engine midway between the oil pan and the intake manifold bolted to the bellhousing.
- Lift the hood and check the battery terminal connections for cracking, looseness or corrosion.
- Check the battery cable to the starter solenoid.
Why does my 2005 Jeep Liberty not start?
My 2005 Jeep Liberty decides after driving around a bit not to start. Battery is fine. And it will start again — so far — after 20+ minutes; but I wonder if one time it won’t.
What to do if your Jeep won’t start?
With the key in the “start” position, if the starter motor is getting power but the starter doesn’t work, then the starter is condemned and replaced. Note that starters can and do sometimes develop intermittent faults due to bad spots on the armature.
What happens when a Liberty starter goes bad?
When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your Liberty, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your Liberty to crank, but not start.
When did my 2012 Jeep Liberty not start?
I have a 2012 Jeep Liberty and this started close to 2 years ago now. Randomly would not start every once in a while (it would crank but not start). Went to goodyear, they replaced my throttle body, did a bunch of other work (close to $1,000) and then 6 months later it started again.
Why does my Jeep Liberty not start up?
Found the problem, a mouse had chewed through a wire located near the ECU. The ECU is located on the fender by the right side hood hinge. Spliced the wire and wallah it starts and runs normally!!!! Jeep will start and run fine, then once in a while when turning off it won’t strt. Engine cranks, but won’t actually start.
When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your Liberty, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your Liberty to crank, but not start.
Where is the ECU on a Jeep Liberty?
The ECU is located on the fender by the right side hood hinge. Spliced the wire and wallah it starts and runs normally!!!! Jeep will start and run fine, then once in a while when turning off it won’t strt. Engine cranks, but won’t actually start. Leave it sit for half hour or so and it will start right up!
I have a 2012 Jeep Liberty and this started close to 2 years ago now. Randomly would not start every once in a while (it would crank but not start). Went to goodyear, they replaced my throttle body, did a bunch of other work (close to $1,000) and then 6 months later it started again.