jay79cj7
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My 79 CJ7 258 has refused to start twice now in the past two weeks. When I turn the key, I hear what I can best describe as a buzzing or fast clicking noise coming from the starter solenoid. The engine does not turn over at all. Both times this has happened I popped the hood, checked all the connections, etc, but found nothing wrong. The first time I took a wire straight from the + battery terminal to the solenoid and it engaged and the motor turned over. I then went and turned the key and it started. It didn't do it again for about 2 weeks until tonight when it nearly stranded me at my parents' house. I tried that same trick again, but no luck. My dad was convinced it was the battery so he gave me a jump, but no improvement. After a while of screwing around with it, I tried the key again and it started.
Anybody deal with something like this before? I don't want to get stranded somewhere, but I don't want to just start replacing stuff and hope it doesn't happen again.
Thanks
Anybody deal with something like this before? I don't want to get stranded somewhere, but I don't want to just start replacing stuff and hope it doesn't happen again.
Thanks