I searched the forums and was unable to find an answer to the issue of when I try to start my jeep all I hear is "clicking". I appologize if I just can't find it and this is repost of someone elses previous question.

Background:

Jeep has sat outside for 2 years without attemtpting to start. I charged the battery and the lights are working so I assume there is power. If I try to start the jeep it just makes a clicking noise.

I understand that there is probably several possible causes so I am wondering where to start. Should I replace all the cables and wires from the battery to the starter? Is there a simpler way to determine the cause?

I would just take the starter out and go have it tested

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Then try replacing both battery cables etc... Start with the least co$tly things 1st.

~Good Luck!!

~PS- All I wanna hear is, "She's ALIVE!!!" http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/lexycutie69/emoticons/th_th54e6c16e.gif do it. DO IT.

Electrical testing is usually done using a voltmeter to determine the problem. A load test is used to test the battery.

Starters can be tested right? (never had to do it.)

Aloha, I've seen 'The Goose' wait on your electrical expertise. Is my thinking wrong? Why, if so? Thanks...

Shoot-Dang! I do declare! I FULL - ON Special Request a stickie-basic XJ electrical troubleshooting thread from you my friend!!! Because it's something I/we need help in/on... THANKS!

~Hakuna ma tada? lol

Yep, 12.6 volts at the Bat.. to start..when you crank...it drops to about 10.5 or so...but needs to above 9.6V.

Those are the numbers.

One day, I'll find a link for this, but electricity is like plumbing.. bigger the pipe, more flow. Smaller pipe is causing resistance and less flow. Voltage is pressure. Amperage is like gallons per minute....