vogelj Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I was working on the Comanche the other day and went out to start it and it would not start. No big deal I jumped it got it running went about my business went out the next day it was dead again. Took the battery to the auto parts store and get a new one. Bring it back and it fires right up no problem so I think problem fixed. Fast forward to yesterday I go out to work on the Comanche and will not start again So I jump it get it running no problem let it run and drove it around the block for a couple of times let it run some more I would say it ran for around 45 min to an hour. When I shut it off I immediately went to start it again and it was dead and would not start. Now maybe I have something wrong but if there was a problem with the alternator it would not stay running because the battery would eventually die. When I turn o my key all my lights come on i can hear the fuel pump start it just won't start! The only way I have been able to start it the last couple of time is by jumping it. Any help would be greatly appreciated! If it helps I have a 1988 MJ Comanche 2.5 4 Cylinder. Thanks :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogelj Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 I know everyone likes pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Does it click when you try to start it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogelj Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 It doesn't click like the starter is going out it just doesn't turn over. It will start if I jump it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSimon Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Put a meter on the alternator and see what its putting out. My money is on it being a bad alternator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogelj Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 That is what I will try next! thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Might have a short or battery drain too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 My 90 is very finicky at the connection between the battery and battery cables. One day it'll start, the next, nothing. But if I fiddle with the battery cable, it'll fire up. Someday I'll get around to replacing those old cables. :shake: Try cleaning up the connections, just for the heck of it. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 My next step would be taking the alternator to be tested. I am agreeing with the thoughts that it is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 My 90 is very finicky at the connection between the battery and battery cables. One day it'll start, the next, nothing. But if I fiddle with the battery cable, it'll fire up. Someday I'll get around to replacing those old cables. :shake: Try cleaning up the connections, just for the heck of it. :thumbsup: Did you do this yet? Quick and free check. You want to see nice shiny lead before putting them back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogelj Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 My 90 is very finicky at the connection between the battery and battery cables. One day it'll start, the next, nothing. But if I fiddle with the battery cable, it'll fire up. Someday I'll get around to replacing those old cables. :shake: Try cleaning up the connections, just for the heck of it. :thumbsup: I believe this is the problem! I was messing with it on Sat and it fired right up I will be replacing all the cables. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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