Why does my 2008 Jeep Liberty not start?

Why does my 2008 Jeep Liberty not start?

The 2008 Jeep Liberty car makes a clicking noise but won’t start: If you turn the key to the “Start” position, but the engine won’t crank; all you hear is a single click or repeated clicking coming from the engine compartment. Very often this could be caused by a low battery or poor connection between the battery and starter.

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.

What should I do if my Jeep won’t start?

The normal sequence would be: start and run for 10 seconds, then quit, if someone tries to use an unauthorized key. It will allow you to do this three times before it shuts down completely. Anti-theft! If you have a second key, try try it and see if the problem goes away. If so, you will need to get the first key reprogrammed.

Why does my Ford liberty not start up?

While the battery cables are not necessarily the most likely issue to cause your Liberty to not start, they are some of the easiest to diagnose. You can take a look at the battery poles where the cables connect. If there appears to be green or white corrosion all around it, cleaning them may help get you back on the road.

Why is my Mercedes-Benz CDI battery not working?

If no lights coming on in the dashboard and no other electrical consumers work, the battery could be completely dead or there is no connection between the battery and the vehicle electrical system. Check if the battery terminals look tight.

The 2008 Jeep Liberty car makes a clicking noise but won’t start: If you turn the key to the “Start” position, but the engine won’t crank; all you hear is a single click or repeated clicking coming from the engine compartment. Very often this could be caused by a low battery or poor connection between the battery and starter.

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.

While the battery cables are not necessarily the most likely issue to cause your Liberty to not start, they are some of the easiest to diagnose. You can take a look at the battery poles where the cables connect. If there appears to be green or white corrosion all around it, cleaning them may help get you back on the road.

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!

Why is my Mercedes Benz SLK350 not starting?

If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key to the “Start” position, it means that the starter motor doesn’t turn over the engine. Most commonly this could be caused by a low/dead battery or there is no connection between the battery and starter. Check the battery and the terminal cable connections.

What to do if your Jeep won’t start?

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!

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!

Why is My Fuse not working on my Jeep?

It seems like the most likely cause is corrosion in the IOD (ignition off draw) fuse contacts in the fusebox under the hood. Sometimes all you need to do is remove and re-seat the fuse.

What does it mean when your Jeep Liberty won’t start?

The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Liberty won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.

What are the fuses on a Jeep Liberty?

Fuse box diagram (fuse layout), location, and assignment of fuses and relays Jeep Liberty & Cherokee (KK) (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). A fuse is an element for protecting the electrical system. A fuse will trip (i.e. it will blow) in the event of a failure or improper interventions in the electrical system.

Is there a problem with my 2008 Jeep Liberty?

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Why does my Jeep not start when it’s warm?

If its a starter issue it WONT crank, when some part of the starter system is failing or failed it wont turn over. Very different from cranking and not starting. If your getting clicking, you may have a weak battery, poor connection or dying starter (likely one of the prior).

Are there any problems with the 2003 Jeep Liberty?

2003 Jeep Liberty Problems In 2003 one of the main issues relating to problems with a 2003 Liberty was the lower ball joints in the front suspension. The NHTSA logs hundreds of complaints about this and there is reportedly one death related to it as well.

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!

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.

Why does my 2008 Jeep Wrangler won’t start?

Starter/Electrical Problem Complaint – I’ve had very similar issues with my 2008 jk (won’t start, windshield wipers won’t shut off, dashboard lights won’t work, cannot shift into park, headlights/breaklights won’t work).

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 not recognize my key?

Most guys can come to your Jeep and program the keys to the Jeep. If the key light is on in the dash, the Jeep is not recognizing the RFID in the key. I am not sure what would cause the ECU to lose the key programing. My locksmith only charges me $35 for the programing (per key). Karen, is the light flashing or steady?

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 to do if your Sentry Key Light is not working?

Call around to your local locksmiths. Most guys can come to your Jeep and program the keys to the Jeep. If the key light is on in the dash, the Jeep is not recognizing the RFID in the key. I am not sure what would cause the ECU to lose the key programing.

What to do if your Jeep starter won’t turn?

Starter doesn’t turn. I’ve tried locking/unlocking with the key fob, I tried all three of my keys. All the same. I suspect I would be hearing the horn, but it started getting the common problem a few months ago that the horn would go off for 30 seconds every time I tried to start the Jeep, so I pulled both horn fuses.

Why does my starter light not turn on?

When I put the key in the ignition and turn it, I get a Christmas tree of lights on the dash and the red security light blinks. Starter doesn’t turn. I’ve tried locking/unlocking with the key fob, I tried all three of my keys.

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