Jeep Wrangler Starter Replacement Again

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The Autozone Starter last about 50k untill it started showing signs of failure, so it was time to replace it.

[@ericrudy2504]

I like how you put the heat shield on after the install. Putting it on prior really makes it difficult to reinstall. That open bolt hole btw is for a christmas tree clip to hold the shield in. Toyota tech huh? I worked for a dealership for 10 years. Good video sir. Thank you .

[@naamangeist7843]

You make this job look easy! Took me much longer to remove. One thing I did find easier though, removing the starter before the heat shield and putting it back on before reinstalling it. Also, I too have that middle bolt missing. Think maybe manufacturing may have disagreed with engineering on whether this third bolt was necessary.

[@cottonroberts179]

I like the soft calm music that drowns out the profanity.

[@conniebennett6646]

Yeah woulda went great with all my cussing.

[@AdamNovicki]

Great video. Like the mm graphics

[@troypurnell7479]

I gotta get mine replaced also, it a slot of stuff in the way, nothing like my 95 Silverado

[@scintilae670]

My starter is making a screeching sound.. the Jeep is starting up after not doing so one day, just wondering if it needs replacement.?

[@carpediem4413]

I just gotta say ... while everyone says this is an “easy job”... I totally disagree! I do many many repairs and fixes and have tons of tools. The driveshaft is totally in the way and no room to get any tools up there and get a good fix on the bolts and any room to loosen/tighten. The only thing that worked for me was an impact wrench with long extension jammed way up into the cavity & loosen the bolt (especially the 15 mm top bolt which wouldn’t loosen any other way without stripping - a flex extension DID NOT work). Other than the total PITA EGR valve, this was the most frustrating job I’ve done on a Wrangler. This video doesn’t show the driveshaft??? Different model ? Mine is a JKU 2011 Automatic and it was NOT easy. One more thing is it is easy to ruin the thread in the longer bottom bolt as it comes out - make sure to check threads before reinstall.

[@jessewebb6183]

Currently working on an ‘04 Wrangler that’s got the muffler in the way. Real fun stuff.

[@mr23izbac]

I’m with you I’m under my Jeep now. Going on about an hr trying to get these bolts out

[@διαβόητο23φάντασμα]

Essy stuff just get a small wrench use a 7in or 9in 1/2 pipe galvanized on that weird placed bolt comes right off

[@BajanAlan]

Thanks fo the tip. 2 days of frustration so went out and bought a DTW300Z. Had starter out in 15 Minutes (2011 Sport)

[@conniebennett6646]

@@mr23izbac 😫

[@flemse0306]

Hey, I replaced my starter on my 2012 wrangler. It was a pretty easy job, but it sounds different on startup. Works just fine, and it's not struggling to start, but still sounds different from the factory one. Did it sound different from when you replaced it, on startup? Thanks

[@aaronstuckey2344]

i haven't done the jeep yet but on my C10 the new starter sounded totally different

[@chellisdodge]

Your missing the heat shield over the starter, that could be why your burning through them so quickly. Where it's right next to the Cat that heat and prematurely kill it.

[@nissan300ztt]

What year Wrangler is this on. My new starter looks nothing like this.

[@JohnnyMcFLY100]

Any updates on your Starter? I just bought a PA Performance Starter for my Jeep today.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

no problems at 240k

[@sirspoony2902]

What year group?

[@anicetopontillas8121]

How long did it take to remove/install total time?

[@conniebennett6646]

And bolts were a lot harder to break loose than these in vid. These appear to be pre loosened. So how did u actually break them loose?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Ratchet

[@BiancaGreenJeep]

did you move your drive shaft out of the way before you could get a good amount of room before working on the starter?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

would help, but I did not.

[@Jetski270]

I know this was four years ago, but why didn’t he use the cordless ratchet to remove the mounting bolts.

[@CelticMountainDigs]

What year ?

[@antsplash2691]

Do you what position the metal plate is

[@DescubriendoAustraliaen4x4]

The starter last only 50.000. km or milles? I drive a JKu2013 with 97.000 Km and it died on my not 2 weeks ago and fixed it from below, not the side. i have less space than you, so it took me a while.

[@robgracia509]

if only it was that easy you have alot of obstacales in the way i had to take the driveshaft out of the way to get to it

[@loinslove5853]

I have changed my starter three times already in the space of two years do you know what could be wrong way to start it keeps going bad please help me thank you

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Have you Actually checked these starters.. to confirm they are bad? Three starters, probably not bad unless your burning them up with a seizing engine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIG2iZt8d7qHesk try this next time it won't start.

[@loinslove5853]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech thank you for responding to me the starter lasts for a couple months and then after a while it starts going to click click click and then giving a hard start so I have called my mechanic three times to change them And then everything goes well until maybe 67 months down the line it starts again

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

@Loins Love so... nobody is actually bench testing these starters? You can take them to the auto part stores to actually test them. You probably have a transmission issue ,shifter issue or cable issue.

[@firemarshal17]

Why was that last bolt so long?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

?

[@donlum9128]

It is used to hold heat shield as well as the other bolt not installed. Need to replace top bolt and heat shield heat from cat will kill starter

[@bryanvance6629]

Okay so I need your help. My neighbor has a 2010 Jeep Wrangler sport 2-door and I have replaced the battery and the alternator and the starter but I was wondering if the one prong plug goes on a certain way because her Jeep is still not starting after everything that I've done and she's got power but all she's getting is a clicking noise from the relay in the fuse box under the hood. What am I doing wrong

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

If its auto transmission, try jiggling the shifter around then try to start it. Let my know what happens.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Jiggle it around in park, if that doesn't work try neutral.

[@shnany456]

My jeep is have the same problem jiggling the automatic Shifter in park helped fr a while but now im just getting the click again

[@bryanvance6629]

@@shnany456 she traded her jeep in and got a Toyota. She's had it with all the problems

[@conniebennett6646]

@@shnany456 neutral safety switch maybe.

[@Frankenqueen13]

If my Jeep doesn’t have the heat shielding can I assume the starter has been replaced before?

[@carpediem4413]

Yes

[@dansagumnre]

So I recently replaced my starter twice with a GM one. And both of them have a grinding sound when starting. Not sure why everything looks right any advice on what to do or how to fix it??

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Why did you replace the OEM starter? Both gm starters grind right out of the box. If you so you might have an alignment problem... gears not lining up for some reason. Might need to shim it.. how are the teath on the torque converter?

[@dansagumnre]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech Sorry not GM but OEM The first starter just died the car would not start at all. It is the mopar one from the dealer for the 07 wrangler. Both of the new ones grinded.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Maybe an ignition switch issue.. is it grinding like it being over cranked possibly? The ignition switches are a common failing part usually causing no starts .

[@conniebennett6646]

So what parts did u remove to gain such clear access to the bolts. Drive shaft and exhaust is right up near it. This isn't complete.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Removed nothing. Sorry, this is some of my very first youtube videos from many years ago, not alot of talking or editing. Didn't remove anything to get to the starter, and thus would be the 2nd starter so the bolts aren't oem tight, that really would slow me down to much any how because I do this for a living.

[@conniebennett6646]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech thank you.

[@peteresteves1251]

You probably just had a bad ground,

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Turns out it was the selector switch in the trans