Jeep trying to start by itself!!! Help

JKLIFE

New member

• Jul 6, 2015

• #1

So I just had to run out to the garage because my jeep was trying to start all by itself. Earlier today I went to pull it into the garage and when I turned it off, the motor was still running. Sounds like the starter is going out. Is it normal for a jeep to try to start by itself?

 

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass

• Jul 6, 2015

• #2

Ghosts!!!

 

JKLIFE

New member

• Jul 6, 2015

• #3

Crazy! I had to run out there and disconnect the battery.

 

BadApple

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #4

Is this a real question.....

Is it normal for a Jeep to try to start by itself?

Is it normal for any vehicle no matter what it is to try and start itself? What is this world coming to? Flag burning, Same sex marriage, banning The Dukes of Hazard and now..... jeeps starting themselves. Hmmm I would say no its not normal.






BTW I'm just messing around I'd hate to offend anyone nowadays

 

JKLIFE

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #5

Hahaha! All good points! But seriously my jeep wouldn't turn off earlier and now it trying to turn itself on. Any recommendations?

 

Big b

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #6

I would think something is up with the ignition switch. Engine not stopping when you turned it off would not be related to the starter.

 

JKbrick

Active Member

• Jul 6, 2015

• #7

I think I'd leave the battery disconnected before you have a fire

 

JKLIFE

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #8

I'm gonna get it checked in the morning. Still pretty crazy.

 

JKLIFE

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #9

So to add to this craziness, about 11pm last night I heard a noise coming from the garage. I went to see what it was and the jeep was trying to start by itself. I ended up disconnecting the battery. Anyone have any ideas as to what's going on?

 

Spudcannons

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #10

JKLIFE said:

So to add to this craziness, about 11pm last night I heard a noise coming from the garage. I went to see what it was and the jeep was trying to start by itself. I ended up disconnecting the battery. Anyone have any ideas as to what's going on?

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Sounds like a short. Do you have a remote starter?

 

JKLIFE

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #11

Spudcannons said:

Sounds like a short. Do you have a remote starter?

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No remote start.

 

Hobolobo

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #12

I think I figured out the problem. Or it could be a chupacabra.

 

Spudcannons

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #13

JKLIFE said:

No remote start.

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Time to check for some shorts to power.

 

JKLIFE

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #14

Hobolobo said:

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I think I figured out the problem. Or it could be a chupacabra.

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That's classic!!! Haha

 

JKLIFE

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #15

Spudcannons said:

Time to check for some shorts to power.

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Copy. Thanks for the help.

 

Spudcannons

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• Jul 6, 2015

• #16

JKLIFE said:

Copy. Thanks for the help.

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No problem. Good luck with finding that. If you have a warranty left on it I would let the dealer sort that out, it could be a whole lot of headaches.

 

JKLIFE

New member

• Jul 8, 2015

• #17

So I found the problem. The foil cover around the starter was touching the wire and was grounding to the block. Every time the foil made contact with the block it would try to start.

 

Spudcannons

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• Jul 8, 2015

• #18

JKLIFE said:

So I found the problem. The foil cover around the starter was touching the wire and was grounding to the block. Every time the foil made contact with the block it would try to start.

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Nice glad you sorted that out!

 

jnabird333

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• Jul 8, 2015

• #19

 

RMC2

Caught the Bug

• Jul 9, 2015

• #20

Glad that was quick and easy. Could have been a real nightmare to figure out.