About
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Starter
When you need to get your engine running, it's your 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee starting system that makes the engine spin internally courtesy of a small electric motor known as a starter. This device is strong enough to last thousands of starts under extreme strain, but it can eventually fail. It's easy enough to get your SUV running again by changing your 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee starter, and AutoZone has What it Takes To Do The Job Right.
What Does the Starter Motor Do?
To begin the process of combustion stages within the engine, it needs an external force to get it moving. The starter for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs is a compact electric motor with a gear on a shaft that sticks out and spins when it's powered up. As the ignition key is turned, the starter solenoid completes the circuit to send a high-amperage charge to the starter motor, causing it to spin the flexplate and crank the engine over.
Signs of a Failing Starter
Starters can last for years without requiring any attention, but they aren't impervious to problems. When something goes wrong and the starter needs to be replaced, symptoms will appear such as slow engine cranking, times it will cut out while turning over, or grinding and whining noises that only happen while you try to start your vehicle.
How to Change a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Starter
Access to the starter motor can be tight under the Grand Cherokee, but it's possible to change it at home. Position the Jeep in a manner you can access underneath and secure it, then disconnect the negative battery cable. Once you've moved parts to reach the starter, disconnect the wiring and unbolt the starter. Install the new one in the reverse order.
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