Why does my Jeep Wrangler YJ make clicking noise?
Bottom line is, if you don’t have these symptoms (the clicking noise is the ONLY one that is optional) or are dealing with a pre 91 vehicle, then what follows isn’t going to apply to you. Sorry but you have other issues that I’m not covering here, like faulty fuel pumps, bad coils, burnt fusible links and whole slew of other possible choices.
What makes a Jeep Wrangler YJ not start?
Usually (but not always) this is followed by a rapid clicking sound coming from under the hood and then miraculously the jeep will start. If you’re really observant you might have noticed that the check engine light (CEL) doesn’t come on at first and usually only comes on when you start to hear the clicking noise.
Why does my car make a clicking noise when I try to start it?
If you hear a clicking noise (but nothing else) when trying to start your car, that means the starter solenoid or relay contacts are operating, but the starter isn’t cranking the engine. My Car Clicks But Won’t Start—What Does it Mean?
Why does my Jeep Wrangler have no cel?
The whole reason for that is a) symptom number 1; no CEL means no codes either while the problem is on going, and b) even after you get the jeep started, the computer only sees this as a normal start once it gets power, as if you had just turned the key on right then instead of 10 minutes ago.
Why does my Jeep make a clicking noise?
When there is not enough power to make this happen, it may produce a clicking sound as you describe. The starter solenoid is located on the starter and has internal electrical contacts that transmit electricity to the starter.
Why do I hear one click when starting my car?
If the battery appears to be charged (the headlights, stereo and other accessories work) but you only hear one click, then the problem probably lies with the starter motor or the solenoid. The solenoid is the switch that engages the starter motor so it turns the flywheel and starts the engine.
What to do when your Jeep won’t start?
Other people just put in Neutral and she starts right up. Auto, or manual? If auto, put Jeep in neutral and try to start. I have to tap my shifter up towards park to get it to start sometimes. Other people just put in Neutral and she starts right up.
Why does my car make a noise when I start it?
The noise indicates that the starter solenoid or relay is operating, but there isn’t enough battery current to turn the starter motor. In some cases, if the battery is depleted enough, there won’t be sufficient electrical energy to open and close the solenoid or relay multiple times.