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Replacing Starter!

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Welp the time has come. I dodged the bullet 2 other times w/ the starter freezing up. Happened before, but then would start after sitting for a bit. Last night it finally took a crap!
WORST thing that could possible have to happen is... i have to take it into the STEALERship!!! I normally would do it myself as i do most everything, but work is crazy and w/ the holiday i need to have it ready for Saturday. I hate NEVER having time! So hopefully it will all be done and good to go by Thursday at the latest. Got quoted $325+tax for part and labor. I know the part is only $135, but the piece of mind of not having to mess w/ chaning it, i think acutally outweighs saving the $200 on labor.

I just hate passing the jeep off to someone else to work on it.. just NEVER trust them!!
Will update when i get the bad boy back!!!!

P.S. took pic of the odometer to make sure if any "joyriding" is done, that i know of it!!
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That sucks! Are you taking it somewhere in Bethlehem? My wife is from there and I was wondering if I ever needed to take the beast in when I was down there, where I should go?
Here's a recent thread that should be of some interest - http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58920.

Bernie
this might be interesting for you

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32822&page=9

I have a cheap fix for starter click as well.
The presumption is - one key turn - one click and almost no headlight dimming, if you have a few clicks or light dim - it's probably a battery issue.
Starter itself doesn't fail, brushes, motor basically are good, the weak point in our Mitsubishi starter is solenoid, which is unrepairable, but not expensive unit. It costs 35 $

It's just to unbolt two bolts, to remove and to reinstall new unit. 3 minutes, providing you've removed the starter itself. In total it's one hour to remove and install starter, so it's cheaper than to replace starter even by re-manufactured unit.
To remove a starter front drive shaft must be removed.

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That sucks! Are you taking it somewhere in Bethlehem? My wife is from there and I was wondering if I ever needed to take the beast in when I was down there, where I should go?
Hey man. Yes i am. Taking it to Brown Daub Crysler Jeep.
Would much rather go to Reagle Dodge up in Bangor, but its only a starter so i thought even they could tackle this! if you are ever in the area let me know!

Here's a recent thread that should be of some interest - http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58920.

Bernie
Thanks Bernie! I saw this post before i sent jeep in. Only sending to stealer is b/c i just dont have time this weekend w/ the holiday and i need my jeep to travel! HATE HAVING TO DO THAT!

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32822&page=9

I have a cheap fix for starter click as well.
The presumption is - one key turn - one click and almost no headlight dimming, if you have a few clicks or light dim - it's probably a battery issue.
Starter itself doesn't fail, brushes, motor basically are good, the weak point in our Mitsubishi starter is solenoid, which is unrepairable, but not expensive unit. It costs 35 $

It's just to unbolt two bolts, to remove and to reinstall new unit. 3 minutes, providing you've removed the starter itself. In total it's one hour to remove and install starter, so it's cheaper than to replace starter even by re-manufactured unit.
To remove a starter front drive shaft must be removed.

Thanks so much for this post! I will def keep this in mind if it happens again! Just like i said above, i def would have done this job myself if i had the time! Just didn't want to run into a snag and get stuck b/c i need the jeep the travel this weekend! Thanks again! HATE STEALERS!!!

Thanks all and hopefully should get jeep back today or tomorrow worst case! Happy Holidays all!
I will definitely hit you up the next time I head to Bethlehem. I tend to spend more time with the in-laws at their lake house near Tamaqua though. I know we are heading to the lake house in Feb. during Presidents weekend. Good luck with the starter and enjoy your holidays!
Hey guys. All fixed and ready to roll. goign to get under the jeep Friday to make sure a "new" starter was definitey replaced. Just dont trust the stealerships AT ALLL!!!

Mustbf8, you enjoy the holidays as well and look forward to possibly meeting up.
Welp the time has come. I dodged the bullet 2 other times w/ the starter freezing up. Happened before, but then would start after sitting for a bit. Last night it finally took a crap!
WORST thing that could possible have to happen is... i have to take it into the STEALERship!!! I normally would do it myself as i do most everything, but work is crazy and w/ the holiday i need to have it ready for Saturday. I hate NEVER having time! So hopefully it will all be done and good to go by Thursday at the latest. Got quoted $325+tax for part and labor. I know the part is only $135, but the piece of mind of not having to mess w/ chaning it, i think acutally outweighs saving the $200 on labor.

I just hate passing the jeep off to someone else to work on it.. just NEVER trust them!!
Will update when i get the bad boy back!!!!

P.S. took pic of the odometer to make sure if any "joyriding" is done, that i know of it!!
Just to make you feel better, my dealership quoted $430.88 which includes 24.40 tax. Part was $151.58, labor $219.90, plus shop supplies $35.
Just to make you feel better, my dealership quoted $430.88 which includes 24.40 tax. Part was $151.58, labor $219.90, plus shop supplies $35.
Wow, I had mine done 3 weeks ago. I called the dealer and they told me it was $140 for the starter. I had researched it online and knew the MSRP for the starter is only $120, I was able to talk the dealership down to $115. Paid $90 for install at a local shop. Total including tax was $210.
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