2003 jeep tj not starting

[bond039]

I have a 2003 tj sport and when i go to start the engine doesnt make any noise. The lights and radio work but the car doesnt make a noise when trying to start. Any ideas?

 

[Ken72]

Not even a little clicking sound? First thing take your starter out and get it tested. Its free. Sometimes it gets gummed up and you may need a new one.

 

[bond039]

No sound at all. The lights come on and that is about it

 

[bond039]

How much would a starter cost?

 

[clemtiger8]

The solenoid is probably bad on the starter or the wires going to the starter are loose. Mine did the same thing

 

[dylanholley]

Mine did the same thing one time and it turned out to be a main fuze under the hood try getting those checked out

 

[JPNinPA]

Fuse. Solenoid and check the fuses and ground cables. The cables and connections are often overlooked.

Could you jump start it??

 

[bond039]

The car will turn over from time to time and start. But frequently wont start and it is getting worse. Maybe the ignition?

 

[eric m]

I agree with the others...sounds like your starter mine had similar issues. As to cost autozone's replacement starter was $59.99 after core refund, but like anything else you can spend as much as you want by upgradeing . Luck.

 

[jimbob2001]

It sounds like the starter solenoid! I just replaced the Starter on my JEEP! Always a. GOOD IDEA to pull Battery - - Take to Auto Zone (any parts house) Have a Battery Capacity test done - VERIFY the Battery is OK! Are your Battery Connections - Clean and Tight! You can clean with Battery Cleaning Tool. After those two STEPS-- When The Jeep WON'T start -- Are you getting a 12V signal at your Starter Solenoid? (Check with DVM) If you are getting Voltage to the Solenoid - and the JEEP is NOT starting - YOU need another STARTER! Might be- WORN Brushes! A good REBUILT starter might run $ 75 - 80 bucks! Have to check on that one. GOOD LUCK! JB