GeorgiaJeeper93 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Today I went out to start the mj. It wasn't starting, just turning over. So I popped the hood and noticed white smoke coming from under the oil filter. Upon further inspection I noticed something down there glowing red hot. It was dark and rainy so I couldnt check it out any further. Does anyone have any clue what this could be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Err, the starter motor and battery cables feeding it are below the oil filter.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaJeeper93 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 So maybe a bad ground on the battery cables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 So maybe a bad ground on the battery cables? No, that's not where the ground connection goes. That's where the positive cable attaches to the solenoid (which is mounted on the starter motor). You said it was just turning over -- how much did you crank it? A lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Post some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaJeeper93 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 So maybe a bad ground on the battery cables? No, that's not where the ground connection goes. That's where the positive cable attaches to the solenoid (which is mounted on the starter motor). You said it was just turning over -- how much did you crank it? A lot? Yes. I was trying to get it to start for several minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 So maybe a bad ground on the battery cables? No, that's not where the ground connection goes. That's where the positive cable attaches to the solenoid (which is mounted on the starter motor). You said it was just turning over -- how much did you crank it? A lot? Yes. I was trying to get it to start for several minutes The starter motor is the highest current draw of anything in the vehicle. That's why it has the fattest wire leading to it. You're not supposed to crank an engine for more than a few seconds, so you don't (1) run down the battery, and (2) overheat the cables and perminals. I'd say you overheated the cables and terminals. Now ... the problem is to figure out why it didn't start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaJeeper93 Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 So maybe a bad ground on the battery cables? No, that's not where the ground connection goes. That's where the positive cable attaches to the solenoid (which is mounted on the starter motor). You said it was just turning over -- how much did you crank it? A lot? Yes. I was trying to get it to start for several minutes The starter motor is the highest current draw of anything in the vehicle. That's why it has the fattest wire leading to it. You're not supposed to crank an engine for more than a few seconds, so you don't (1) run down the battery, and (2) overheat the cables and perminals. I'd say you overheated the cables and terminals. Now ... the problem is to figure out why it didn't start. Probably yet another bad CPS. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Is the started coated in engine oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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